Announcement: Marriage Equality and Homophobia in African American Churches Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:30 am to 11:00 am Location Mudd 100 Pacific School of Religion 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA BREAKFAST PROVIDED Many of our Brothers and Sisters are suffering from the homophobia that is a serious problem in society at large and within the […]
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Marriage Equality and Homophobia in African American Churches
Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble (SYTE)
SYTE is a terrific ensemble! Ellen Reiko Bepp, a principal drummer with the ensemble is sheer poetry in motion. Don’t miss this free performance. Upcoming Performance Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Target Family Day – Free Outdoor Event Sunday, October 19, 2008 11am to 4 pm SYTE performs from 12 noon to 12:50 pm Esplanade Stage […]
Read more...CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN PERFORMANCE
Hosted by the Dept. of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies, University of California, Berkeley As studies of African and Afro-Caribbean performance have acquired a wider relevance during the last decade, it is now time to examine the diverse critical approaches currently being practiced within these fields. How are African and Afro-Caribbean cultures being constructed, analyzed, […]
Read more...Ghana’s Only Female Master Drummer (CA)
Antoinette Adwoa Kudoto Saturday September 06, 2008 $10 gen. $8 students w/ID – 8pm La Peña Cultural Ctr. 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. www.lapena.org 510-849-2568 Ghana’s only female master drummer Antoinette Adwoa Kudoto and troupe bring us an exciting evening of traditional West African drumming, dancing and storytelling direct from Cape Coast, Ghana. ———- Skyeview: I […]
Read more...Linda Tillery & Cultural Heritage Choir & Rajaton (Bay Area)
Bay Area Event Vocal Summit Linda Tillery & Cultural Heritage Choir & Rajaton Sunday September 07, 2008 $22 adv./$25 door – Two shows! 6:30pm & 8:30pm La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94703 (510) 849-2568 Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir will be joined by Finland¹s stunning a cappella ensemble, Rajaton. […]
Read more...THE 7TH ANNUAL SISTAHS STEPPIN’ WEEKEND
Announcement —————————————————— AUGUST 23-24, 2008 in OAKLAND, CA SATURDAY, 8/23: EAST BAY DYKE MARCH & FESTIVAL March: Meet 11am @ Astro Park (across fr. Lake Merritt pillars) Festival: 1-5pm @ Snow Park, 19th/20th St. & Harrison, Oakland SATURDAY, 8/23, 9pm-2am, $15: AFTERPARTY The Vibe Lounge, 2272 Telegraph Ave., Oakland SUNDAY, 8/24, 12 noon – 3pm: […]
Read more...The Music Returns to Bobby G’s
Skye Pick. Bluegrass, blues, jazz and friendly staff—be sure to check out the black and white photograph of Big Mama Thorton all decked out in masculine attire. Bobby G’s Pizzeria 2072 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 95704 510-665-8866 www.bobbygspizzeria.com Announcement The Music Returns to Bobby G’s Pizzeria! We are once again providing […]
Read more...MOJA Arts Festival – SC
MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts September 25 – October 5, 2008 Charleston, South Carolina ———————————————- The MOJA Arts Festival 2008 marks Charleston’s 25th annual MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events for many different years, the […]
Read more...Soul of Pride Stage / Pride After Party(CA)
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA What: Soul of Pride Stage @ Civic Center. SF. 12pm-6pm What: SF Pride After party 7pm – Midnight When: Sunday June 29th Where: Groove Theory @ Milk Bar 1540 Haight Street. SF. URL: http://butterflyproductions.org
Read more...Mo’ Butta – Hottest Party For Women In The Bay Area (CA)
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA What: Mo’ Butta The Hottest Party For Women in the Bay Area Who: Predominately women of color When: Saturday June 28th 9m-4am Cost: $20.00 Where: Club Mighty 119 Utah Street. San Francisco, CA URL: http://butterflyproductions.org MO’ BUTTA had nearly 2000 women from all over the country in attendance last year in S.F. and […]
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