BLACK HISTORY
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CELEBRATION 2017
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Program Schedule & Activities
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Exhibition: The Genius of Geoffrey Holder
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents this exhibition, as part of the Lincoln Center Boro-Linc program
On View: February 1 - May 30, 2017
Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm, FREE
JCAL-Robert Miller Gallery /161-04 Jamaica Ave
Born and raised in Trinidad, Geoffrey Holder revealed his genius in his long career through dance, theater, film, music, and art. As a choreographer, designer, director, and actor, Holder is well represented in the research and circulating collections of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. In this exhibition, he is honored for his career in dance and theater, his Tony Award-winning work as director and costume designer for The WIZ, and contributions to the repertory of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem.
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Reading: Drama from the Diaspora
by writer and playwright Amba Chevannes
Curated by Karl Williams, Adjunct Professor at BMCC
Saturday, February 4, 2017, 7pm - FREE
at JPAC-153 Jamaica Avenue
Amba Chevannes, professor, lecturer, screen writer and playwright, has taught across the Caribbean and adjudicating playwriting festivals in Jamaica W.I. Ms. Chevannes brings her work, presented in Europe and North and South America, to JPAC. Her stories take us into the hidden spaces of our societies and invite us, through laughter and tears, to face our own humanity.
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Performance: The WIZ
performed by New York Black Arts
ONE-TIME SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Saturday, February 11, 2017, 7:30pm
General Admission:
Adults - $15
JCAL Members/Seniors/Students - $10
at Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY
To commemorate the Genius of Geoffrey Holder Exhibition opening on Feb 1, 2017, JCAL proudly presents the WIZ, the Broadway smash hit and musical, performed by the New York Black Arts Festival.
So, Ease On Down while tickets last!
ONLY ONE SHOW - a special Black History
Month presentation for the entire family!
Get your tickets online NOW or
call our box office at (718) 618-6170.
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Film: HAPI
The Role of Economics in the Development of Civilization
a documentary film on the commerce and empires of Africa
Saturday, February 18, 2017, 6pm,
Tickets $25
at JPAC
153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY
NYC native and executive producer, Taaqiy Grant debuts his documentary film, titled HAPI - the Role of Economics on the Development of Civilization, at JPAC.
Through in-depth analysis and commentary by some of today's foremost scholars, the film explores how trade along the Nile River diminished and how it can regain dominance. From systemic poverty, disenfranchisement, and the decline of entrepreneurship, to group economics, social networking and independent startup, HAPI addresses the many complex problems that affect the African Diaspora as well as innovative solutions for successful competition in the global economy.
Panel Discussion after the film with:
Dr. Leonard Jeffries / Professor James Small / Mfundishi Jhutyms / Dr. Wade Nobles / Dr. Tyrene Wright / Dr. Julianne Malveaux / Dr. Georgiana Falu
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PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 25, 2017, 7:30pm
United African Dance Troupe
PRICELESS!
Directed by Patricia Ghizamboule Robinson
at Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY
Experience the United African Dance Troupe's signature libation, drumming and dance performance, honoring the ancestors of the African Diaspora.
Call (917) 519-3425 for ticket information
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TICKETS: $10 Children / $25 Adults
This performance is in partnership with the United African Dance Troupe.
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Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL)
receives ongoing operating support from the Mayor's Office and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Programmatic support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the
New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
, the Queens Delegation of the New York City Council and NYC Councilman I. Daneek Miller, Councilman Rory Lancman, Councilman Donovan Richards. Corporate support for JCAL Black History Month events comes from the Resort World Casino New York, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Healthcare Education Project and many individual donors and volunteers.
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