From: Barbea Williams [mailto:dancebmw@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:23 PM
Subject: African American History - Kuumba Market and Showcase Feb 14th and 15th 2009 - Please Forward
Special Tribute to Singer and Friend Johnny Greenwood (Saturday, 2:30pm).....
Support the Johnny Greenwood Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts.
His widow Vicky Greenwood will be in attendance.
Folklorist Sule Greg Wilson (Saturday, 1pm)
And Black Memorabilia Collector and Historian James Christopher (Sunday 2:15pm)......
Lot’s of free performances, workshops, and presentations......
Find something special for your Valentine and Support our Local Vendors.
Vel’s Catering Service will have dinner and sandwiches available to purchase.
Barbea Williams Performing Company presents
African American History Month - Kuumba Market and Showcase
@ Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 West 2" Street
(520) 628-7785 or barbeabwpc@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION, PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS
DINNER, SANDWICHES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE*
Saturday, February 14th, Sam-5pm
1-1:45pm, Folklorist/Musician/Author/Dancer Sule Greg Wilson "A Drummer's Path"
"An interactive program with his "Down Home Bantaba" will draw listeners in with exuberant
sound and poignant story. Wielding djembe and banjo, udu and ukulele, Wilson spins old tunes
into new context, and infuses ancient tales with contemporary meanings. Come clap and slap and sing along!"
Workshops and Mini Performances Schedule
8-8:45am, African, Ballet, Creative, 3-6 years
9-10am, Dunham Technique
10-11 am, Hip Hop - Shakayla Byrd and Eric Mitchell
11-12:00pm, West African Dance
2-2:30pm: Dunbar Barber Academy and Pima Partnership High School Dancers
Merengue/Salsa
2:30-3:15pm: West African Drum Workshop - Tariq Rasool
Tribute: Johnny Greenwood Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts
3:15- 4pm: Line Dances (Learn the Love Slide and others)
Afro-Photos — Lobby Gallery and Face Painting
Sunday, February 15th, llam-5pm
2:15-3pm James Christopher — Black Memorabilia Historian and Collector
presenting Black Sugar Sweet Romance History. A rendition of true romance captured through
love letters and more celebrating Black History and Love.
Workshops and Mini Performances Schedule
11:15am-11-45am: African Praise Dance - Workshop
11:45am-12: 30pm: Drum and Song Workshop — Beyah Rasool
3-3:30pm Welcome Dancers — African Dance
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Step Dance — Eta Psi Lambda Chapter 3:45-4:45pm West African Dance Workshop - Barbea Williams
Program Subject to Change
(520) 628-7785 or barbeabwpc@gmail.com
*Vet's Catering Service: Chicken, Hot Links (dinner or sandwich) with Cole Slaw,
Potato Salad, Corn Bread, Peach Cobbler.
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