Now through March 20, 2009
Bond of Perpetuity: Oakland and the Lincoln Legacy
Mon, Tues & Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wed & Thurs: Noon to 8:00 p.m., Fri: Noon to 5:30 p.m. and Sun: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Oakland History Room, Second Floor, Main Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the Oakland History Room presents an exhibit of materials from its collection that illustrates the enduring legacy of the Lincoln Administration on Oakland, which was transformed into a major transportation hub thanks to the policies and programs that were launched during his presidency. Presented by the Oakland Public Library.
(510) 238-3222 or www.oaklandlibrary.org/Seasonal/Sections/lincoln_oakland.htm
January 12 to February 27, 2009
Sweet Dreams
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery, Atrium of State of California building, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland
Free Admission
“Sweet Dreams” exhibit will showcase the works of internationally known artist Ben Hazard. This exhibition will span four decades (1969 – 2008) and will display Mr. Hazard’s early works and feature his recent “candy like” creations of acrylic sculptures. Mr. Hazard’s acrylic plastic works will be in conjunction with his works in charcoal at the Joyce Gordon Gallery (406 14th Street). Artist reception on Thursday, January 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Presented by the Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery.
(510) 238-7386 / (510) 622-8190 or www.oaklandculturalarts.org
Friday, February 6, 2009
First Fridays After Five
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Oakland
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Admission Fee
Live music in the café. Gallery talk by Loren Holland, a featured artist in the L.A. PAINT exhibition. Panel discussion “Inside/Out: The Voices of Black Immigrants,” a discussion with Afro-Mexican, Afro-Honduran and Belizean immigrants about their experiences and challenges in California. Presented with BAJI: Black Alliance for Just Immigration. Full cash bar. Museum store and café open. All ages welcome.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Walking Tour: New Era/New Politics
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Tour starts at AAMLO, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Stroll through downtown and discover the places where Oakland African American leaders have made their mark including C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. Presented by Oakland Tours Program.
(510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
Saturday, February 7, 2009
19th Annual African American Celebration through Poetry
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland
Free Admission
In celebration of Black History Month, the West Oakland library is hosting the 19th Annual African American Celebration through Poetry. Poets of all ages, especially those sharing their works for the first time, are encouraged to participate. Presented by the Oakland Public Library.
(510) 238-7352 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Let’s Talk
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Rick Moss, AAMLO’s chief curator, and special guest tackle the 2009 Black History Month theme – “The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas.” “YOU” are the panelist – your views are welcome. R.S.V.P. required.
(510) 637-0200 or www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Mindful Drumming for Opening Minds and Healing Hearts
3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc., 3278 West Street, Oakland
Admission Fee; 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 annual gathering is designed to bring diverse groups together to do the heart work to heal the wounds of separation, fear and hatred. 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. We will bring the drum back into the center of community. It will be a time of ancestral healing and personal healing. There will be drums 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.
(510) 652-5530 or www.ahc-oakland.org
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Annual Bay Area Induction Ceremony
7:00 p.m.
Temple on the Hill, 4260 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland
Admission Fee
Induction of Bay Area retired professional athletes, and honoring community leaders and youth. Presented by the African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame. Proceeds benefit underprivileged youth.
(510) 452-2693
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Feminist Leadership: From Africa to America
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Oakland
2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Dr. Amina Mama, Barbara Lee Distinguished Chair in Women’s Leadership at Mills College, discusses her life as a feminist scholar and political activist for women’s rights around the world. Sponsored by the Piedmont League of Women Voters and the museum’s History Guild. Meet Dr. Mama at a reception after the talk. Free Second Sundays are sponsored by Wells Fargo and the City of Oakland
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Thursday, February 12, 2009
21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Join us for an evening of hope. Our annual African American Cultural Celebration is a tribute to the influence of African Americans on the music scene around the world. The children’s choir of St. Paul's will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and other spirituals, student musicians and guest artists play jazz greats, and the sound of drumming fills the hall. Not to be missed. Presented by St. Paul's Episcopal School.
(510) 285-9628 or www.spes.org
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Walking Tour: New Era/New Politics
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Tour starts at AAMLO, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Stroll through downtown and discover the places where Oakland African American leaders have made their mark including C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. Presented by Oakland Tours Program.
(510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
Saturday, February 14, 2009
The Collaboration of the Year
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
AAMLO, The Oakland Community Chorus conducted by William Bell and The Friends of the Negro Spiritual present an afternoon of spiritual enlightenment. R.S.V.P. required.
(510) 637-0200 or www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Family Explorations! African American Rhythms: Oakland by the Bayou
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Oakland
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Admission Fee
Black History Month comes alive Louisiana-style with music, food and activities. Families can make Carnival masks, headdresses and beads as well as take part in a Mardi Gras-style parade. There is a long history of migration from Louisiana to California today’s program celebrates the rich history and cultural contributions of Louisianans.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Big Read Kick-Off
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Oakland
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Admission Fee
Oakland readers of all ages are invited to participate in a month of events inspired by Ernest Gaines’s award-winning novel A Lesson Before Dying. Celebrate the start of this exciting initiative with music, discussion, giveaways, refreshments and fun. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Midwest and California State University East Bay, with the museum and the Oakland Public Library.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Future Vision: The Next Generation of Young Bay Area Architects
AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street
6:30 p.m.
Free admission
Architecture is still a field underrepresented by African Americans. The path has already been blazed by Blacks such as Beverly Greene, Paul R. Williams, Norma Sklarek, Max Bond, Allison Williams and David Adjaye. SFNOMA is proud to present the work of three talented young African America architects: Liz Ogbu, Deanna Van Buren and Yakuh Askew. These architects are building upon the legacy of those men and women who came before them. They represent the next generation of design professionals. The architects will be presenting work that touches upon a variety of aspects of the architecture profession, including but not limited to: social and environmental sustainability, design and construction, architecture education and the collision of art and design. Please join us for a dynamic presentation and panel discussion. Presented by the San Francisco National Association of Minority Architects (SFNOMA) in association with AIA.
www.sfnoma.net or info@sfnoma.net
Saturday, February 28, 2009
African American Quilters of Oakland: Demonstration & Workshop
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland
Free Admission
In celebration of Black History Month, the African American Quilters of Oakland and the West Oakland library invite the public to an annual free demonstration and workshop in quilting. All supplies will be provided and all ages welcome. Presented by the Oakland Public Library.
(510) 238-7352 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Explore – Engage – Enlighten
2:00 to 7:30 p.m.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
400 years Of History: Black Composers. Learn their history through music, vignettes and live musical compositions. R.S.V.P. required, limited seating.
(510) 637-0200 or www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO
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