Archive for June, 2008

MOJA Arts Festival – SC

Events

[ September 25, 2008 to October 5, 2008. ] MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts 
September 25 – October 5, 2008
Charleston, South Carolina
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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 2008 MOJA Arts Festival promises an [...]

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Femme2008–Conference Update!

Culture, Resources

Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme
August 15-17, 2008
Chicago Wyndham O’Hare
The Femme Collective proudly announces its Program Schedule, Performance Schedule and Keynote Lineup!
YaY! Our programming schedule is FINALLY here!!!!!! We have an exciting lineup of workshops, skillshares, presenters, keynotes and caucuses. Please look over our jam packed three days of programing and register, register, register!
Friday Schedule
Saturday Schedule
Sunday [...]

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German Ethnic Notions

Culture

Okay, I’m adding this image to my virtual Ethnic Notions collection.
So much for fine German craftsmanship and precision.

Off The Shelf (Potential) Head Of State
From Spiegel Online:
“Offermann explained that he was forced to adapt an off-the-shelf black doll’s head for his tribute to Obama, which is his first attempt at making a black doll.”

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Back Porch Concert Series

Culture

The organizers of this event offer some of the best in Oakland underground entertainment.  The private property were the outdoor performances are held is centrally located off Hwy 580 and Park Avenue within walking distance to Lake Merritt and accessible by public transportation.

Raks Africa is worth the price of admission alone—these women can move!
 
 
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Announcement
 
Hello everyone!
 
We [...]

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A Conversation and Workshop Facilitated By Skye

Culture, Global Sisterhood, Resources

What: National Black Lesbian Conference
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
When: July 10-13, 2008 (conference dates)
Who: Skye Ward. International Education Professional
Workshop: Conjuring Wellness and Renewal Through International Travel
Description:
This interactive workshop is an introduction to international travel as a means for transformational healing, self-discovery and the development of global sisterhoods. Participants will explore notions of self-worth, scarcity, and financial [...]

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Soul of Pride Stage / Pride After Party(CA)

Events

[ June 29, 2008; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 29, 2008 7:00 pm to June 30, 2008 12:00 am. ] 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

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Mo’ Butta – Hottest Party For Women In The Bay Area (CA)

Events

[ June 28, 2008 9:00 pm to June 29, 2008 4:00 am. ] 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 we’re doin it bigger and better this [...]

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4th Annual Serafemme Queer Women of Color Music Festival (CA)

Events

[ August 17, 2008; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

What: The 4th Annual Serafemme Queer Women of Color Music Festival

Who: Rock – Hip Hop – Acoustic – Poetry – Comedy – Reggae – Interpretative Dance it’s all welcome Latin, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, etc. bisexual and lesbian women are especially encouraged to participate

When: Sunday, August 17, 2008 2pm-8pm

Where: West Hollywood Park Baseball [...]

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Women’s Drum Sundays (Oakland, CA)

Events

[ May 18, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. June 15, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come Play With Us!
The launch of Drum Sunday’s at the OPCM in downtown Oakland on 4/20 was a huge success. Perhaps you’ve heard of the circle but wasn’t sure if you’d fit in or have the “right” drum. No worry check out the slide show on the Women Drummers International web page and [...]

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Amsterdam Roots Festival

Events

[ June 14, 2008 to June 21, 2008. ] June 14-21, 2008

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam Roots Festival

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