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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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New
York
The
West Indian-American Day Carnival
The West
Indian-American Day Carnival Association
Celebrates its 40th
Anniversary
of New York Carnival
2007
August 30st - September
3, 2006
The Parade takes
place on Monday, September 3, 2007. For all the festivities and
details log on to www.wiadca.org
or www.wiadca.com.
- Thu, Aug 30th, 2007, @7:00pm- 1:00am
Ladies
Nite 2007
- Fri, Aug 31st, 2007, @8:00pm- 2:00am
BRASS
Fest 2007
- Sat, Sep 1st, 2007, @8:00pm- 2:00am
Panorama
2007
- Sat, Sep 1st, 2007, @9:00am- 3:00pm
Junior
Carnival
- Sun, Sep 2nd, 2007, @7:00pm- 1:00am
Dimanche
Gras 2007
- Mon, Sep 3rd, 2007, @8:00am- 6:00pm
Labor
Day Carnival 2007
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WIADCA
- The Official Website of The West Indian American Day Carnival
Association
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Sunday
- September 2, 2007
Los
Angeles, CA
7TH
ANNUAL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
GROOVIN’
ON A
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Soulful
Sundays are for the
entire family to share... a Sunday afternoon
with
family and friends! Bring your picnic
basket filled with
food and drinks and enjoy a day out at the
John
Anson
Ford Amphitheatre where
no seat is farther than 96 feet from
the stage.
Soulful
Sundays
at the Ford where
Urban energy meets the beauty
of nature.
Don’t
miss out! Comedy, Spoken Word, Jazz & Soul.
Gates
Open 3:00pm
Show
Times 4:00-8:00 pm
HOSTED
BY: A.J. JAMA
Information
line: 310-670-6937
http://www.soulfulsundays.com/groovinford.htm
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2007
Virginia Caribbean Carnival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
September. 7, 8 & 9 (Parade is on Saturday Sept. 8)
9 am-9 pm
Begins at 38th Street Newport,
News Virginia
(Virginia
Caribbean Carnival has been cancelled for Chesapeake. Please
see September events for details.)
 
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THIS
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER
8, 2007
11:00am
- 8:00pm
As
They  their 4th Month in
Business
Music
Food
Fun
&
BJ's
International Market in Baltimore (specializes in the sales of
Caribbean and American Groceries)
Join
them this Saturday for this special celebration.
Click
the following link for all the details and their address and
contact information!!. http://www.ariousentertainment.us/BJIntlMarketSA9.5.07.htm
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September 9th, 2007
Adams Morgan Day Festival - Celebrating
the Cultural Diversity & Creativity of a favorite
Washington DC Neighborhood
Another year in the making, this Sunday, September 9th
boasts the famous 29th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival.
Always on the second Sunday in September in Adams Morgan,
one of Washington's most diverse neighborhoods, the namesake
international cultural festival stands behind its
neighborhood roots.
With a unique collection of local acts, specialty
vendors, arts and crafts from around the world, the festival
attracts thousands each year; attendance at AM Day 2006 was
over 24,000. Not only has this much-anticipated tri-state
area event become a local favorite, but attendees come from
up and down the east coast to enjoy the best local flavors
of music, dance, arts and more.
Adams
Morgan Day Festival needs is volunteers. Contact
Cheryl Hardy who is serving as the Volunteer, Promotions
and Dance Plaza Coordinator. Contact Cheryl at
202-
232-1960 Check out their
website www.adamsmorgandayfestival.com
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Saturday, September 15,
2007
Support
the 7th Annual Walk-A-Thon for Special Olympics Virginia
Special Olympics Virginia's 7th Annual
City of Richmond Walk-A-thon will be held at the Byrd Park
Vita course from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday,
September 15, 2007. The 1, 2, and 3 mile walk/run
will raise money for the Special Olympics Virginia Urban
Programs, which benefits over 5000 City of Richmond adults
and children with intellectual disabilities. The
event is being presented by the Department of General
Services' Office of Fleet Management Services. Over
500 volunteers, athletes, and coaches are expected to come
out and support this event! American Family Fitness
Centers will be awarding a free membership to the
participant who raises the most money. Free food,
fun and prizes for all participants. Contact Floyd
Miller at fmiller@specialolympicsva.org
or 804-726-3035 for more information. Or visit our website
at www.specialolympicsva.org.
A
message from Floyd E. Miller, II:
I'm taking part in the 2007
Urban Programs Walk-A-Thon to raise money for Special Olympics
Virginia and would really welcome your support.
Please take a moment to support
Special Olympics Virginia. It's really easy - you can
donate online by credit card and receive a record of your
donation. Here's my page:
http://www.firstgiving.com/walk-a-thon
. All donations are secure and sent directly to Special
Olympics Virginia. Please join me in supporting Special
Olympics Virginia and a fabulous cause!
Thanks and best wishes,
Floyd
E. Miller, II
*** About donating online ***
It's very easy to support Special Olympics
Virginia online - just go to their page at the following web
address and click "Give Now"
. Web Address: http://www.firstgiving.com/walk-a-thon.
It takes a matter of minutes, is totally secure and you can
leave a message with your donation too.
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The
10th Annual National Black L.U.V.
Taking place @ 4th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
WDC
This is the most recognized cultural arts and
community awareness outdoor event for FREE, which
features artists, poets and community leaders gracing
the main stage, there will be food, crafts and community
organizations vendors.
Black LUV Festival
Frederick Douglas Station
PO Box 31243
Washington, DC 20030
202-547-2459 - Voicemail
301-768-4007-FAX
info@blackluvfest.info
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September
19-22, 2007
Community
College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
Third
Annual World Dance Festival
From September 19 - 22, CCBC will present the 3rd Annual
World Dance Festival. This event will include 3 days
of free performances and workshops on the CCBC campuses.
On Saturday, September 22, the Annual Gala Concert will
feature THE
KRUMP KINGS & FARAFINA KAN. For
more information about classes, performances and cost, visit
the CCBC website at: http://ccbcmd.edu/dance/wdf
.html or call Christian Richards at (410) 780-6347
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September
28 - 30, 2007
Folk and
Traditional Dance Go Full Swing
at the 4th Annual Dance DC Festival
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will
present its
4th annual Dance DC Festival on
September 28 – September 30, 2007. The Festival
celebrates the vitality of folk and traditional dance in
Washington and introduces audiences to distinctive and
culturally diverse dance expressions. Dancers will come
alive at venues around the city in over 37 free
performances and interactive workshops, including
flamenco, capoeira, belly dance, hand dancing, and Asian
dance. The 3-day
festival is free and open to the public. For
a complete listing of events and locations call
202-724-5613 or visit http://dcarts.dc.gov.
The Dance DC Festival opening night
performances and reception is Friday, September 28h at the
National Music Center at 801 K St, NW, 6:00 pm (see
attached complete schedule). Many of this year’s
performances will feature open dance floors for the public
to join right in! We
hope you will join us for an exciting weekend full of
dynamic and inspiring dance performances. For
Press Release and more details click here or the following
link http://www.dancedcfestival.org/press.html.
For The
Schedule of Events Click Here or the following link http://www.dancedcfestival.org/schedule.html
For
more information on the Dance
DC Festival,
call 202.724.5613
for further details contact the following people
via e-mail: • Ebony C. Blanks, Festival
Coordinator - ebony.blanks@dc.gov
• Carell Kent, Festival Associate
- carell.kent@dc.go
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Washington,
DC
Saturday,
September 29, 2006
Sisters Sharing…
Building Foundations for Life
A Women & Girls Conference
9:00am – 4:30 p.m.
The
University of the District of Columbia
- 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC
20015
, Auditorium,
Building 46. Free
parking or take
Metro Red line to Van Ness Station
Sister Sharing Conference - "A conference for women and girls addressing
issues that impact health, self-image, wealth building
strategies, and our future"
Log
on to the site for all the details, including schedule and
Speakers
www.akaxo.org
Free
for students with ID; Adults (non-students) $1
5 & at door $20.00
Sponsored by: Xi
Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
In
partnership with The University of the
District of Columbia
Supported
by
: DC
Dept of Health Step Up! & B-Ready Prevention Blitz;
River Source Annuities
; Citibank; Honesty Gourmet
Caterers; Southwest Airlines
; Planned Parenthood of
Metropolitan Washington
Questions
email programs@akaxo.org
or call Edith Johnson 202-276-9589 or Merriette Pollard
202- 686-957
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more information visit www.akaxo.org |
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