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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, […]

MADCAT 12 IS HERE! Special screenings Sept 19 and 23 at Artists’ Television Access and El Rio, including live music by Silian Rail and Tartufi. Plus local filmmakers Samara Halperin, Phoebe Tooke, Kerry Laitala and more. MadCat is a highly acclaimed festival that exhibits independent and experimental films and videos directed by women from around […]

Enjoy the Sistahs Steppin In Pride Photos! —— Bonus Link Muscial dedication to all my Yeah Area homegirls. “I am giving you props, respect and dignity”. Rachelle Ferrell – Sista (live)   Rachelle Ferrell “Sista” You got that certain thang that can’t quite be described Copied all over the world, it can’t be denied And […]

In support of my long-time comrade, sistahfriend, and daddi-dyke Pippa Fleming I want to direct Skyeview readers to the announcement below. The Ms. K.I.A. Chronicles is important cultural work and will surely serve to increase Black butch visibility in the performing arts. The project is still a work-in-progress but these women are off to a […]

Oakland Art & Soul Festival Labor Day Weekend ——————– August 30, 31 & Sept. 1, 2008 Noon-6pm $10 at door; $5 Youth 13-18 & Senior 65+; 12 & under free Enjoy music by the Indigo Girls, Stephanie Mills, The Matches, Bobby Hutcherson, Rose Royce, Walter Hawkins and more during the 8th Annual Comcast Art & […]

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: […]

Wow! What a nice set at Yoshi’s on 7/21. Half the fun was just sitting in the audience with so many fans that obviously admire, love and respect Anna Maria Flechero and appreciate her sassy jazz vocal styling. She performed to a full house, and I do mean full, not a single available seat at […]

            Anna Maria Flechero With Special Guest Cedar Walton *       Jul 21, 2008 *       Both shows $16 *       CD Release Singer/songwriter Anna Maria Flechero is known locally for her interpretation of jazz standards.  Born and raised in San Francisco, Ms. Flechero is a force to be reckoned with as she […]

National Black Lesbian Conference          July 10-13, 2008 Big up and maximum respect due to the NBLC planning committee and to all of the conference participants! By all accounts and as I observed with my own eyes the NBLC was a huge success. For many, the spa/resort environment helped to underscore the conference theme “Time To […]

Conjuring Wellness & Renewal A Transnational Feminist Approach To Global Travel Presenter: Skye Ward National Black Lesbian Conference July 12 2008 Las Vegas, NV ———————————————————– Workshop Preview Overview (Word file) Slide Presentation (PowerPoint Download) Travel Resources Visualization/Writing Photo: Diego Samper/Earth Series