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Soccer
Extravaganza 2007
SATURDAY
- AUGUST 11, 2007
28TH
ANNUAL TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ROUND ROBIN SOCCER
TOURNAMENT CELEBRATING T&T SOCA WARRIORS
@
HERRING
RUN PARK
HARFORD
ROAD & CHESTER FIELD AVENUE
BALTIMORE
MD
8AM TO
8PM
FOR
INFORMATION CALL
MARK
KENDAL 410-866-0250 OR 410-245-0200
westindiannat@aol.com
FREE
ADMISSION
Teams
from the United States, Canada and Trinidad &
Tobago are invited
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This
Weekend - Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August
12,
2007
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
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August 14 to August
20, 2007
A RYTHMNS
& HEALING FESTIVAL IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
Burnette
Travel presents a Rythmns & Healing Festival celebration at
the Caribbean Soul Villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica on August 14 to
August 20, 2007. A week of fun, health awareness is scheduled
for all genres as the world has now endorsed better health
related to longer life.
Your
health is your wealth when you attend the week of traditional
healing as lectures and seminars will present a guide to a
healthier lifestyle on issues of diabetes, high blood
pressure, cancer, aids, obesity just to name a few…
Healer
Mama Nyaah is the CEO and Natural Scientist of De Healing
Village and who was tutored at a very early age by her
paternal grandmother, a traditional healer and midwife from
Trinidad & Tobago, as well as working with renowned
Traditional Healer Dr. Sebi, director of Usha Herbal Research
Institute. This is the foundation that has
nurtured Mama Nyaah and catapulted her to be one of the most
effective and sought after Natural Lifestyle Consultant Mama
Nyaah will be one of the healers at this festival offering her
expertise and support.
Baba
Mpho is a Griot in the full consciousness of the word, and
started to learn about herbalist modalities in Bourda Market
with his grandmother. Baba became a medic after he attended
Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes and Field Medical School
in Camp Le Jeune in North Carolina; thence the start of his
traditional culture in the healing arts began which has
spanned the past 25 years. Baba has also decided to join the
festival and do what he does best helping folks in his
traditional healing.
The
above healers are just some of the traditional healers who
will be attending, lending their expertise through seminars
and workshops. Healing is a continuous journey and should be
dealt with consistently, so it becomes necessary for these
traditional healing festivals being held to reach everyone.
Music will also be an integral part of this festival with
entertainers such as Marlon Jahpan Man, M & M Sounds,
Marlon Jardine King of Folk, Harmonica Man, Nigerian Lynch,
drumming, reggae, shanto, soca mentos and more. Food
preparation, yoga, deep breathing exercise is all a part of
this healing festival event.
Relax at the beautiful
Caribbean Soul Villa in warm sunshine, whilst certified
masseuse, Acupuncturist, and Therapist, eases your stress.
This
festival promises to be a fun filled and health conscious
affair. For more info and booking call Burnette Travel at
954-584-6780 or email burnettetravel@yahoo.com.
Contact:
Ardene Cannon
Burnette Travel
954-584-6780/954-584-6783
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EsoWon
Books
4331
Degnan Blvd. in Leimert Park
(between 43rd St. and Leimert Park)
323.290.1048
BOOK
READING AND SIGNING
"GUMBO
FOR THE SOUL:
THE RECIPE FOR LITERACY
IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY"
"Gumbo for the
Soul"Literacy Program Founder Beverly Black Johnson
Author Barbara Perkins and the Book's Cover Artist Synthia SAINT JAMES
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FEATURING:
Beverly Black Johnson, "Gumbo for the Soul"
Literacy Program founder and anthology compiler
Barbara
Perkins, author, life coach, motivational speaker, and
anthology contributor
Synthia
SAINT JAMES, author, songwriter, illustrator of the Kwanzaa
postage stamp, and "Gumbo" book cover artist
Friday,
August 17, 2007
6:00-8:00 pm
COST:
FREE Admittance
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Gumbo for the
Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community,
compiled by Beverly Black Johnson (iUniverse, Inc./Gumbo for the Soul
Publications, paperback, 308pp., $24.95), is the first in a series of
compilations of delicious poetry, essays, quotes, and personal
reflectional accounts of contributors' respective educational and
occupational experiences that address adversity, obstacles, perseverance
and determination, as well as assorted gumbo recipes. This book is an
easy, enjoyable read for everyone; its inspirational and motivational
qualities make it appropriate (and highly recommended) for youth and
young adults as well.
PRAISE
FOR "GUMBO FOR THE SOUL" ANTHOLOGY: "Gumbo for the
Soul" dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a
must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor, and all who believe it is
important that our children can read and comprehend the English
language." -- Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host
"Gumbo
for the Soul" tells African-Americans exactly what the recipe for a
good life is... It is inspirational, uplifting, and recommended for
people of all ages, colors and aspirations." -- Alice Holman, The
RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
THE
LITERACY PROGRAM: Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit
the "Gumbo for the Soul" Literacy Program - a 501(c)(4) public
service initiative. To learn more about the program, and how you can
support it, please visit www.gumboforthesoul.net.
Corporate and organizational sponsorships are welcome; call 209-947-4743
or email gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com.
The anthology is available online at www.BarnesandNoble.com.
INFO: Beverly
Black Johnson | 209-947-4743 | gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com |
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Washington
DC
Saturday
- 18th August 2007
Book
Signing
of the new Bible of Calypso & Soca
"THE
FINALISTS:
A
Graphical Look Back at Trinidad & Tobago’s
Calypso and Soca Monarch Finals
"
Author
John E. H. Barry introduces his new book to the
Washington DC area
At
Crown Caribbean
Style Bakery
5329
Georgia Ave., NW Washington DC 20011
Starting
at 2:00pm
For
the first time anywhere!!!
Every
finalist, the songs, the placing, the tents and
much more
All
in one publication!!!
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A Note from
Luzette King for A WPFW 89.3 FM Special
Program
www.wpfw.org
2007 Marks 200 years since
the abolition of the trans Atlantic Slave
Trade. Join me Luzette King and guest
panelists at WPFW at 10:00
p.m. till midnight, this Saturday, August 18,
2007, as we recall pioneers who are
not normally mentioned such as Mary Prince of
Bermuda, Sarah Ann Gill and Bussa of Barbados,
Run Away Slaves of Dominica, Joseph Chatoyer of
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Nanny of
Jamaica. The panelists will highlight a
much more complex and disruptive struggle that
led to the first major rebellion on the island
of Hispaniola now known as Haiti and the
Dominican Republic, and the lasting legacy of
this struggle for freedom.
If you
are out of town, log on to www.wpfw.org
to listen!!!! |
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Chicago
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Georgia
Decatur
Georgia
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AUGUST
25, 2007
THE
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN INTERCULTURAL
ORGANIZATION
FORTY NINTH YEAR
INDEPENDENCE
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
AUGUST
25, 2007
THEME:
The Struggle for
independence, freedom and justice
SUNDAY-August
25, 2007:
Awards Luncheon
1
p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Hilton Silver Spring, 8727
Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, Md.,
20910 - Free parking available
Awardees: Acklyn Lynch, PhD -- Trinidad; Winston Anderson, PhD. -
Jamaica; and Roy Mitchell, DDS-Jamaica
Keynote
Speaker: The Honorable
Michael King
Barbados
Ambassador to
the U.S and Chairman of the CARICOM
Caucus of Ambassadors
For Information Contact:
Suzanne Williams, (301)
839-2572; Carmen Edwards (301)
949-4249; Rayness Mayne
(301)592-0170
*Donation:
$60.00 per person |
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Trinidad
& Tobago Embassy of Washington DC
Presents
for T & T Independence Week
Friday,
August 24, 2007
Screening
of the Feature-Length Documentary
Calypso Dreams
Produced
& Directed by Geoffrey Francis
dunn, Ph.D.
@
The
Blackburn Center Auditorium-Howard
University, 2397 6th Street, N.W.,
Washington DC
FREE
FREE FREE
FREE FREE
Showtime
7:00 pm
FREE
FREE FREE
FREE FREE
FREE
FREE FREE
FREE FREE
Sunday,
August 26, 2007
RBTT
Redemption Sound Setters Steel
Orchestra In Concert @ The National
Aquarium- Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Maryland @ 3:00 pm
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Saturday,
August 25, 2007
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Trinidad
& Tobago Embassy of Washington DC
Presents
for T & T Independence
FREE
FREE FREE
FREE FREE
Sunday,
August 26, 2007
RBTT
Redemption Sound Setters Steel
Orchestra In Concert @ The National
Aquarium- Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Maryland @ 3:00 pm
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August 29, 2007 & August 30,
2007
Shreveport LA
Storm Stories
(On the Anniversary of Katrina)
Extensions of
Excellence, Community Foundation of Shreveport, the Shreveport
Regional Arts Council, and Multicultural Center of the South
Presents
A
collection of monologues and duo acting scenes compiled to document
some of the true stories of Hurricane Katrina.
The tragedy will be
documented with music, dance, and drama in a multimedia show, written
by Judy Ann Mason and directed by Vincent Williams. Orchesis Dance
Company from Grambling University will be among the performers.
10 am August 29 (the anniversary of
Katrina) - Tickets $5.00 Wednesday
7:30 pm August 30 - Tickets $10
Thursday night.
@
Performing Arts
Center head of Texas Street, Shreveport LA.
For more information call:
318.866.9916
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August
29th to September 2nd
GUYANESE
LABOR DAY WEEKEND REUNION
GUYANA CULTURAL
EXTRAVAGANZA
FOLK
FESTIVAL 2007
The theme: Oii--Origins,
Identity and Influence.
AWARDS
CEREMONY
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Brooklyn
Borough Hall - STRICTLY
BY INVITATION
The Celebration of the contributions
of the 2007 GCA Awardees to Guyanese culture, at a invitation
only reception and Awards Ceremony at the Brooklyn Borough Hall.
The 2007 Awardees are: Dr. Ivan Van Sertima, Lifetime Achievement
Award; Dr. E.R.. Braithwaite, Exemplary Award
Menes DeGroit, Vibert "Cookie" Bernard, Pauline McKenzie
Thomas, Brindley H. Benn, Cy Grant, Eusi Kwayana, Petamber Persaud, Tots
& Teens in Focus, Mighty Rebel-Geoffrey Phillips, The Paul Brothers.
Friday, August 31,
2007 - 3 to 6 pm.
LITERARY
HANG -
Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center
Flatbush Library, 22
Linden Blvd. Brooklyn NY
The Literary Hang, an off
shoot of the Annual Symposium will take place at the Caribbean Literary
and Cultural Center, Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn NY, on
August 31 from 3 to 6 pm.
Each year since 2003, writers of many voices from all over the world
gather for the Symposium. However, because of limitations of space
and time, writers have not been able to meet together exclusively. There
have been many conversations about writing at the Symposia, the most
noteworthy being 2004 when, in a room overflowing with an appreciative
and interacting audience at Columbia University, it became clear that
Guyanese have been busy recording their memories and creating an
exciting new thrust in word. We remember that Wordsworth McAndrew
refused to move and Ken Corsbie told the surprised audience that nearly
four hours had gone by. The Literary Hang, 2007, gives to these men and
women of the word their own space to present and discuss their works
within our community.
Slated to attend, either to present their works or introduce the writers
are Cyril Browne, Godfrey Chin, Godfrey Wray, Yvonne McCallum-Peters,
Cicely Rodway, Lloyd Andries, Oronde Giddings, Oliver Hinckson, Claud
Leandro, Shakoor Manraj, Peter Kempadoo, Maurice Braithwaite and Roslin
Khan. Cyril Dabydeen who presents the Symposium Address this year will
be reading from a selection of his award winning works. Poets,
dramatists, novelists and non fiction writers such as Rosalind Kilkenny
McLymont and Ken Corsbie are invited. Books by Frank Thomasson,
Bernard Heydorn, Paloma Mohamed, Mike and Trevor Phillips and
others will be on display.
At this event Godfrey Chin will be premiering his long awaited docutext,
Nostalgias
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We welcome this
opportunity to celebrate the Guyanese Word.
Friday,
August 31st - 3:00 to 6:00 pm
Join Scholars, authors and poets at
The Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center, 22 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn
(bet. Flatbush and Bedford)
For the Symposium Literary Hang Featuring readings, book
signings and real good conversation.
Friday evening, August 31st. - 8:00p.m. -2:00 a.m.
COME
TO MY KWE-KWE
Come Show Yuh
Sciunce!
Kwe-Kwe Master Lio Britton, live
from Guyana
to lead the
Kwe Kwe team of Rose October-Edun, Hilton Hemerding,
Akoyah Rudder and Verna Walcott
The pre-wedding ceremony of Come
To My Kwe-Kwe" featuring ceremonies and music from Guyana,
Ghana and a special Matticore presentation by Terry Gajraj. @ The
Rising Star School Auditorium 1234 East 87Th Street, Brooklyn (bet.Ave.
L& M).
Saturday, September
1st - 9:00 a.m.
SYMPOSIUM
2007
@ The 8th floor Theresa Towers of
the Teachers College, Columbia University 2090 Adam Clayton Blvd.,
Harlem, NY
Scholars, authors and folk
anthropologists shift their attention to the "Folk Festival
Symposium." In keeping with the theme of the
festival, "Oii"- Origins, Identity and Influence,
this folk/scholastic experience will reflect on the multiple expressions
of "Oii"in all aspects of Guyanese life, religion, commerce,
education, politics, history and a lot more.
Sunday September 2nd
- 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Folk
Festival FAMILY FUN DAY 2007
@ The Grounds
of Myer Levin School For The Performing Arts, Ralph Ave. Brooklyn,
NY
The culmination of the three
wonderful days of Guyana Folk Festival 2007. Bring
your entire family friends and relatives. Enjoy tasty
Guyanese cuisine, arts/craft, Maypole, masquerade, Ghanaian craft,
foods, dancers music and musicians. a special Children's program.
Kite making workshop, folk games, costume and dancing competitions and
exciting prizes
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