Thursday, February 11, 2010
February Events at Ashé Cultural Arts Center
KUUMBA INSTITUTE
Saturday, February 6, 20, 27, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CLOSED SAT., FEB. 13
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Kuumba Institute Winter Saturday Program for children ages 6 to 16. The institute is directed by Kesha McKey, with instructors that include professional dancers, actors, singers, poets, drummers, and other artisans. The 12-week program started on January 26 and ends April 10, 2010. The per-day cost is $20 per child. However, monthly costs are $50 for one child; $70 for a family of up to three children. Registration is still open. Call (504) 569-9070.
SISTAH'S MAKING A CHANGE – February Schedule
Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Get fit with the “sistahs” as you exercise and dance your way to wellness. A nutritious meal is served after each class.
Mon., Feb. 1 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 4 ► 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 8 ► 6:00–7:00 –Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 11 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 15 ► NO CLASS
Thurs., Feb.18 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 22 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 25 ► 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sistah's Night Out at Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club (see description below)
For more information, call (504) 569-9070.
ROCK NOLA
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Panel discussion presented by the Restaurant Opportunity Center of New Orleans.
MERCY ENDEAVORS MARDI GRAS BALL
Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
The seniors of Mercy Endeavors will celebrate at their annual Mardi Gras Ball. By invitation.
PRESS CONFERENCE & BLACK HISTORY FILM SCREENING
Friday, February 19, 2010 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
A press conference has been scheduled to provide information on the Hope for Hatian Children Foundation, Inc. initiative. The organization supports and advocates for Foyer Espoir Pour Les Enfants Orphanage and Foyer Pour La Renovation D’Haiti Orphanage, both located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The organization is committed to fostering a structured nourishing communal environment to further serve children’s emotional, educational, medical and social needs through the development of alternative programs that will help guide them on life’s journey and prepare them well for their destinations in life. Marie Jose Poux is the founder and director of the foundation. She is a native of Haiti and works and resides in New Orleans. She is a hospice nurse who makes several trips a year to Haiti to work with orphans, traveling at her own expense and with whatever donations she can get in order to distribute those donations to the orphanages.
A COMMUNITY SINGS
Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
On Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 4-6 p.m., the community is invited to gather for a sing-along, led by local vocalists. Given the success of, and community involvement in the Lift Every Voice and Sing Concert in January, Ashé Cultural Arts Center will host A Community Sings. Producer Michaela Harrison calls it an opportunity for reconnecting with friends and family in a positive and fun way. It gives individuals a chance to forget about their problems, leave their stressors behind, meet new people, and just sing. Participants are encouraged to share one or two of their favorite songs, and hear them come alive when the entire group gets involved in the crooning. If you plan to share a song, please e-mail the lyrics to Michaela Harrison by February 18 at irawoomi@hotmail.com so that they can be projected during the sing-along. Bring a notebook to write down the words so that you can keep singing and sharing them when you go home.
BLACK HISTORY FILM SCREENING
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Stay tuned for film titles.
SISTAH'S MAKING A CHANGE - RED DRESS NIGHT
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club
1931 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA
The sistah's will step out for a night on the town. Join them at “Desire Cabaret” at Sweet Lorraine's, 1931 St. Claude Avenue. Call (504) 569-9070 for special pricing if you would like to go as part of the “Sistahs Making a Change” group. Tickets $12 at the door. Call Sweet Lorraine’s at 504) 945-9654.
COUPLES TALK
Friday, February 26, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Join renowned clinical social worker and ordained minister Torin Sanders, PhD, as he presents a series of discussion topics relevant to rebuilding and/or strengthening your relationship with your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend. This month's discussion is entitled Everything You Need to Know about Infidelity. Cost: $25 per person, $45 per couple. Refreshments will be served. For reservations and information, visit www.TorinSanders.com, or call (504) 579-4499.
THE ORIGIN OF LIFE ON EARTH: AN AFRICAN CREATION MYTH
Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Crowley Rice Theater
424 N. Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA
RESERVED SEATING - Admission, $20; Students and Senior Citizens, $15 ¨ Door Prizes
Ashé Cultural Arts Center's award winning original theater piece, The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth, based on the book of the same name by Dr. David Anderson, is headed to Crowley, LA for a matinee performance at the newly renovated Crowley Rice Theater. The dance/theater adaptation is directed by Dollie Eaglin-Monroe, choreographed by Michelle Gibson with original music by Lloyd Daly. Carol Bebelle is the executive producer. The story is an African Myth about how the first people on Earth were created, according to Yoruba Culture of West Africa. This creation story connects the African Diaspora to the arrival of West Africans in New Orleans and their legacy in New Orleans culture and tradition. This spectacular work includes master dancers, theater artists and musicians that bring the story to life. Further, it includes videography and music that take you from the beginning of time in Africa to the here-and-now in New Orleans.
Tickets can be purchased at: 1) The Crowley Art Gallery, 222 N. Parkerson, Crowley, LA. Call Susie at 337-783-3747; 2) Crowley Flower Shop, 1414 N. Parkerson, Crowley, LA. Call 337-783-1512; 3) Acadia Parish School Board, Title I Parental Involvement Office. Call 337-783-3664, ext. 253; 4) Crowley Middle School. Call Ms. Yolanda Langham at 337-785-2839; 5) Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Call 504-569-9070. Admission, $20; Students and Senior Citizens, $15 – Door Prizes
Saturday, February 6, 20, 27, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CLOSED SAT., FEB. 13
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Kuumba Institute Winter Saturday Program for children ages 6 to 16. The institute is directed by Kesha McKey, with instructors that include professional dancers, actors, singers, poets, drummers, and other artisans. The 12-week program started on January 26 and ends April 10, 2010. The per-day cost is $20 per child. However, monthly costs are $50 for one child; $70 for a family of up to three children. Registration is still open. Call (504) 569-9070.
SISTAH'S MAKING A CHANGE – February Schedule
Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Get fit with the “sistahs” as you exercise and dance your way to wellness. A nutritious meal is served after each class.
Mon., Feb. 1 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 4 ► 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 8 ► 6:00–7:00 –Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 11 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 15 ► NO CLASS
Thurs., Feb.18 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., A Free Style with Stephanie
Mon., Feb. 22 ► 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Dance with Giselle 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., With Every Heart Beat There is Life
Thurs., Feb. 25 ► 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sistah's Night Out at Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club (see description below)
For more information, call (504) 569-9070.
ROCK NOLA
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Panel discussion presented by the Restaurant Opportunity Center of New Orleans.
MERCY ENDEAVORS MARDI GRAS BALL
Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
The seniors of Mercy Endeavors will celebrate at their annual Mardi Gras Ball. By invitation.
PRESS CONFERENCE & BLACK HISTORY FILM SCREENING
Friday, February 19, 2010 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
A press conference has been scheduled to provide information on the Hope for Hatian Children Foundation, Inc. initiative. The organization supports and advocates for Foyer Espoir Pour Les Enfants Orphanage and Foyer Pour La Renovation D’Haiti Orphanage, both located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The organization is committed to fostering a structured nourishing communal environment to further serve children’s emotional, educational, medical and social needs through the development of alternative programs that will help guide them on life’s journey and prepare them well for their destinations in life. Marie Jose Poux is the founder and director of the foundation. She is a native of Haiti and works and resides in New Orleans. She is a hospice nurse who makes several trips a year to Haiti to work with orphans, traveling at her own expense and with whatever donations she can get in order to distribute those donations to the orphanages.
A COMMUNITY SINGS
Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
On Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 4-6 p.m., the community is invited to gather for a sing-along, led by local vocalists. Given the success of, and community involvement in the Lift Every Voice and Sing Concert in January, Ashé Cultural Arts Center will host A Community Sings. Producer Michaela Harrison calls it an opportunity for reconnecting with friends and family in a positive and fun way. It gives individuals a chance to forget about their problems, leave their stressors behind, meet new people, and just sing. Participants are encouraged to share one or two of their favorite songs, and hear them come alive when the entire group gets involved in the crooning. If you plan to share a song, please e-mail the lyrics to Michaela Harrison by February 18 at irawoomi@hotmail.com so that they can be projected during the sing-along. Bring a notebook to write down the words so that you can keep singing and sharing them when you go home.
BLACK HISTORY FILM SCREENING
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Stay tuned for film titles.
SISTAH'S MAKING A CHANGE - RED DRESS NIGHT
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club
1931 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA
The sistah's will step out for a night on the town. Join them at “Desire Cabaret” at Sweet Lorraine's, 1931 St. Claude Avenue. Call (504) 569-9070 for special pricing if you would like to go as part of the “Sistahs Making a Change” group. Tickets $12 at the door. Call Sweet Lorraine’s at 504) 945-9654.
COUPLES TALK
Friday, February 26, 2010 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Join renowned clinical social worker and ordained minister Torin Sanders, PhD, as he presents a series of discussion topics relevant to rebuilding and/or strengthening your relationship with your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend. This month's discussion is entitled Everything You Need to Know about Infidelity. Cost: $25 per person, $45 per couple. Refreshments will be served. For reservations and information, visit www.TorinSanders.com, or call (504) 579-4499.
THE ORIGIN OF LIFE ON EARTH: AN AFRICAN CREATION MYTH
Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Crowley Rice Theater
424 N. Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA
RESERVED SEATING - Admission, $20; Students and Senior Citizens, $15 ¨ Door Prizes
Ashé Cultural Arts Center's award winning original theater piece, The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth, based on the book of the same name by Dr. David Anderson, is headed to Crowley, LA for a matinee performance at the newly renovated Crowley Rice Theater. The dance/theater adaptation is directed by Dollie Eaglin-Monroe, choreographed by Michelle Gibson with original music by Lloyd Daly. Carol Bebelle is the executive producer. The story is an African Myth about how the first people on Earth were created, according to Yoruba Culture of West Africa. This creation story connects the African Diaspora to the arrival of West Africans in New Orleans and their legacy in New Orleans culture and tradition. This spectacular work includes master dancers, theater artists and musicians that bring the story to life. Further, it includes videography and music that take you from the beginning of time in Africa to the here-and-now in New Orleans.
Tickets can be purchased at: 1) The Crowley Art Gallery, 222 N. Parkerson, Crowley, LA. Call Susie at 337-783-3747; 2) Crowley Flower Shop, 1414 N. Parkerson, Crowley, LA. Call 337-783-1512; 3) Acadia Parish School Board, Title I Parental Involvement Office. Call 337-783-3664, ext. 253; 4) Crowley Middle School. Call Ms. Yolanda Langham at 337-785-2839; 5) Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Call 504-569-9070. Admission, $20; Students and Senior Citizens, $15 – Door Prizes
