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Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes Reception 6:00 p.m.; screening 6:30 p.m.; panel discussion 7:30 p.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Free Admission Byron Hurt's documentary is an in-depth look at machismo in rap music and hip-hop culture, where creativity, poetic ingenuity and mad beats collide with sexism, violence and homophobia. Part of the ITVS Community Cinema Series featuring previews of films scheduled for broadcast on Independent Lens. Produced by the City of Oakland Film Office, KQED, ITVS, the City of Oakland and the museum. (510) 238-2200 or www.itvs.org/outreach | ||||
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| Saturday, January 28, 2007 Family Explorations! Musical Masterpieces. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Included with museum admission What does a painting "sound" like? Can you "hear" colors? In this special Black History family day, listen to Bay Area jazz musicians play music inspired by artwork created by participants in the 100 Families Oakland exhibition and by African American artists in the museum's collection. Paint to live music and create your own masterpiece! (510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org | ||||
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| Friday, February 2, 2007 In Search of Human Culture: Songs and Stories of the African American in the 21st Century 8:00 p.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Admission Fee The acclaimed actress, teacher, singer and writer Rhodessa Jones of San Francisco's Cultural Odyssey examines the African-American experience through songs and stories, reflections, biography, video and more from her repertoire. Supported by the Laney College Black Student Union and Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. (510) 238-3842 | ||||
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| Saturday, February 3, 2007 From the Hearts of Black Artists - Reflections of a Culture 2:00 - 6:00p.m. Barnes & Noble, 98 Broadway, Jack London Square, Oakland Free Admission Celebrate the rich contributions African Americans have made throughout American history with an Art Exhibition of local African American Artists & Silent Art Auction, African Story Time for Children with actor Gregory Bonds (3:15pm), a multimedia display of influential Black Americans, and musical performances by The Renaissance School Elementary Chorus - Voci Pure (3:00pm) and the Zion Tabernacle Church Choir (4:15pm). Free Admission (510) 531-8566 or www.therenaissanceschool.org | ||||
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| Saturday, February 3, 2007 New Era/New Politics Walking Tour 10:00 a.m. Tour starts at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street Free Admission The Oakland Tours Program presents a 90-minute walk in downtown Oakland highlighting African American leaders such as C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. (510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours | ||||
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| Saturday, February 3, 2007 African American Celebration through Poetry 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street Free Admission Poets of all ages - from 8 to 80 - share their work including published writers, award-winning authors and some reading their work in public for the first time. Music, dance and costumes have enhanced past performances as each participant shares her or his unique style. Those involved thoroughly enjoy the diversity of presentations in this setting. Presented by the Oakland Public Library. (510) 238-7352 | ||||
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| Saturday, February 3, 2007 Mindful Drumming for Opening Minds and Healing Hearts 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc., 3278 West Street Admission: $20, some scholarships available Return to the way of the Drum as a tool to build community, increase creativity, harmonize relationships, heal broken hearts and experience joy. This gathering is designed to bring diverse groups together. Participants will utilize the twin concepts of rhythm and sound as a way of raising awareness and consciousness for a rich experience of joy and peace. Drums will be available. Kokomon Clottey, author of Mindful Drumming: Ancient Wisdom for Unleashing the Human Spirit and Building Community, will facilitate this gathering. Presented by Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc. and supports Arts in Schools. (510) 652-5530 or www.ahc-oakland.org | ||||
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| Monday, February 5, 2007 Monday Night Blues Lectures and Performance 8:00 p.m. to midnight Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second Street Admission: $5 donation Lecture on the history of Blues and performance. Series held every Monday during Black History Month. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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| Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Race to Execution Reception 6:00 p.m.; screening 6:30 p.m.; panel discussion 7:30 p.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Free Admission Rachel Lyon's and Jim Lopes's documentary traces the fates of two Death Row inmates and exposes the factors that influence who lives and who dies at the hands of the state. Part of the ITVS Community Cinema Series featuring previews of films scheduled for broadcast on Independent Lens. Produced by the City of Oakland Film Office, KQED, ITVS, the City of Oakland and the museum. (510) 238-2200 or www.itvs.org/outreach | ||||
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| Sunday, February 11, 2007 Soul Food Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm Barnes & Noble, 98 Broadway, Jack London Square, Oakland Free Admission Celebrate the rich contributions that African Americans have made to the culinary arts by warming your taste buds on a sampling of delicious Soul Food while enjoying an African Drumming performance (12:30pm & 2:00pm), Author/Chef Bryant Terry's presentation -- " In Search of Soul Grub" (1:00pm), African Story Time for Children with actor Gregory Bonds (2:15pm), and the Zion Tabernacle Church Choir (3:00pm). (510) 531-8566 or www.therenaissanceschool.org | ||||
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| Sunday, February 11, 2007 (15, 16, 18 and 25) Through The Eyes of Children: Unique Perspectives on Art as a Celebration of Black Culture 11:00am - 2:00pm Additional Gallery hours: February 15, 16, 18 and 25: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 474 Water Street, Jack London Square Free Admission The Renaissance School, in Oakland, will hold an art exhibit titled, "Through The Eyes of Children: Unique Perspectives on Art as a Celebration of Black Culture," which employs a uniquely global artistic approach to Black History, by demonstrating the various influences of African art. This display, featuring the art of The Renaissance School students aged 2 through 15 years, will be on display beginning Sunday, February 11, 2007 and various other dates through February (see dates/times above) Free Admission (510) 531-8566 or www.therenaissanceschool.org | ||||
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| Monday, February 12, 2007 Monday Night Blues Lectures and Performance 8:00 p.m. to midnight Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second Street Admission: $5 donation Lecture on the history of Oakland Blues and performance. Series held every Monday during Black History Month. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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| Tuesday, February 13, 2007 History of San Francisco's Bayview/Hunters Point 10:30 a.m. to Noon Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Free Admission The African American Genealogical Society looks at the early history of Bayview/Hunters Point. Before, during and after World War II, the shipping industry shaped the area's identity and the people, churches, schools and businesses that thrived there. The family history of Sam Jordan (a.k.a. "Mayor of Butchertown"), one of Bayview/Hunters Point's most celebrated African American citizens, will also be examined. In collaboration with the museum's Docent Council. (510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org | ||||
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| Wednesday, February 14, 2007 New Era/New Politics Walking Tour 10:00 a.m. Tour starts at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street Free Admission The Oakland Tours Program presents a 90-minute walk in downtown Oakland highlighting African American leaders such as C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. (510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours | ||||
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| Thursday, February 15, 2007 19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free admission Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive St. Paul’s Episcopal School observes Black History Month with an evening of live music including St. Paul’s three choirs, 7th graders on African drums and instrumentalists. Performance by Grammy-nominated vocalist Melanie DeMore. Musical selections will include jazz, blues, freedom songs from the Civil Rights Movement, African music, spirituals and hip hop.Presented by St. Paul's Episcopal School Free and open to the public. (510) 285-9600 or www.spes.org | ||||
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| Saturday, February 17, 2007 "Wake Up Black America" Book Signing and Author Talk 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue Free Admission Robert Johnson will talk about his book and his "movement" to "wake up Black America". Presented by the Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library. (510) 597-5017 or www.oaklandlibrary.org | ||||
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| Monday, February 19, 2007 Monday Night Blues Lectures and Performance 8:00 p.m. to midnight Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second Street Admission: $5 donation Lecture on Blues Today and Yesterday and performance. Series held every Monday during Black History Month. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Screening of American Blackout 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue Admission: $12 advance at independent bookstores; $15 at the door Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) will deliver remarks at 7:00 p.m. A screening of American Blackout, a 2006 Sundance Film Festival award-winning film, will follow at 8:30 p.m. The film features McKinney's career in the U.S. House of Representatives and deals with the historical suppression of black voters in the United States. (415) 255-7296 ext. 253 or www.globalexchange.org | ||||
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| Thursday, February 22, 2007 We Are Africa and Africa Is Us 10:00 a.m.; repeats at 11:30 a.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Renowned storyteller, actor, writer, director and griot Marijo presents African folktales, American stories and instruments from Africa that have now become part of our musical landscape. This interactive performance will entertain audiences of all ages. (510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org | ||||
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| Saturday, February 24, 2007 New Era/New Politics Walking Tour 10:00 a.m. Tour starts at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street Free Admission The Oakland Tours Program presents a 90-minute walk in downtown Oakland highlighting African American leaders such as C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. (510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours | ||||
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| Saturday, February 24, 2007 African American Quilters' Workshop Noon to 3:00 p.m. West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street Free Admission The African American Quilters Guild introduce the art of quilting and provide the supplies, guidance and inspiration to get started. They are widely displayed and interested in helping others develop their skills. Presented by the Oakland Public Library. (510) 238-7352 | ||||
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| Saturday, February 24, 2007 California West Coast Blues Summit and Seminar 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. 554 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Admission: $5 donation In celebration of Black History Month, this seminar will help inform Bay Area and West Coast musicians on how to advance their musical careers. Topics will include understanding contract law, how to publish your songs and how to market yourself. The seminar will have award-winning panelists who will share the many aspects of the music business. Presented by Bay Area Blues Society and East Bay Law School. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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| Saturday, February 24, 2007 Castlemont Casteleers in Concert Noon to 12:30 p.m. Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market, Splashpad Park at Grand Avene and Lakepark Way Free admission In celebration of Black History Month, the Castlemont Castleers will perform during the popular farmers’ market. Presented by Citibank in association with the Grand Avenue Business Association. | ||||
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| Sunday, February 25, 2007 Jubilee Singers and the Rebirth of the Negro Spiritual 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline Street Free admission Dr. Sandra Graham, Assistant Professor of Music at UC Davis and author of forthcoming book From Slave Song to America's Music: The Popularization of Negro Spirituals, will present the little known story of Spirituals’ move from the plantation to the public area. Join us in singing Spirituals and learning about their historic transitions. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. An activity table for children will be available. (510) 869-4359 | ||||
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| Monday, February 26, 2007 Monday Night Blues Lectures and Performance 8:00 p.m. to midnight Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second Street Admission: $5 donation Lecture on where the Blues came from and performance. Series held every Monday during Black History Month. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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| Saturday, March 10, 2007 West Coast Blues Hall of Fame and Awards Show Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second Street 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Admission: $30 Awards show honors blues, jazz and gospel artists for their contribution to America's music. Evening includes live performances and after party. Presented by Bay Area Blues Society. (510) 836-2227/(707) 647-3962 or www.bayareabluessociety.net | ||||
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