Events

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2008
THEME
AFRO - INGENUITY
“ MANY ROOTS – ONE TREE”

You are invited to join us in the Opening Ceremonies of Black History Month on:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2008

Vancouver Public Library

350 W. Georgia, Vancouver
 Alice Mc. Kay Room.
Guest Speaker: MR. DAVID CHARIANDY (Trinidadian descent)
Author  of Soucouyant.
A novel that explores memory and generation gaps in a family balancing between a Caribbean past and a Canadian present.
Exhibition of Visual Art, Sculpture, Performances etc., all by local artists.
Time: 6 p.m. - Followed by Reception
Admission: $5.00

NUBIA ( FEBRUARY 10TH, 2008)
Simon Fraser University - La Batt Room.
580 W. Hasting Street, Vancouver.
Lecture Demonstration – A town hall forum.
Film Screening – ‘Go Do Some Great Thing” by Vancouver’s Tony Brown -  Followed by Discussion
 Discussion on: How Art Relates to the Borders that Separates us.
Time: 1-4 pm
Admission: $5.00

MAHOGANY MOMENTS (SUN., FEBRUARY 17, 2008)
Bonsor Recreation Centre
6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby
INCLUDES ‘EBONY EXPRESSIONS’
Live entertainment ALL DAY, Music, spoken word, slam poetry, steel pan music, gospel and soul – showcasing an explosion of local community art and artists.
Amateur Hour  ‘Show me what you got’
Showcasing Local Talent
Lots of Prizes and Give- aways.
OPEN TO AL L  - seniors, youth Adults, Everyone.
African and Caribbean Food on sale all day.
Eat-in and take-out!
Time: 11 am- 8 pm
Admission: $8.00 – Children 15 and under Free.

Sponsored by National Congress of Black Women Foundation

Co-sponsored by CBC & Simon Fraser School of Contemporary & Performing Arts

CHILDREN FESTIVAL

(SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008) 11am – 3 pm

Eastburn Community Center

7435 Edmond Street, Burnaby

For children and youth. Entire presentation by youth themselves.

Activities will include face painting, storytelling, drumming, poetry and art performing.

Admission: Children 15 and under FREE

Adults: $2.00

TRAVELLING by bus or skytrain take bus #106 from Edmonds Station or New Westminster Station .

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