Thursday, October 27, 2011
Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Festival AND Ecuadorian Festival; November 12, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ritual Murder - Last Show Free and Open to the Public
Crowley Goes NUTZ For Health
The last two decades have produced study after study that have quantified the increasing morbidity and mortality rates in the African American community from chronic, treatable and avoidable illnesses, such as the unholy trinity of diabetes, hypertension and the attendant heart disease. Treatable cancers (breast, prostate, colon, lung) are flourishing, as early diagnosis opportunities are lost due to poor or absent preventative health habits.
It is abundantly clear that the knowledge and the means have been insufficient in efforts to improve the commitment and intention of African Americans to be healthy.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center has built its work on a philosophy that suggests that all things work better when they are grounded in culture and when creative or art-focused strategies are employed to fuel change and transformation.
We have a history of making headway in consciousness surrounding illiteracy, dialogue and awareness around race and racism; and improved wellness for elders, women and youth in our various programs.
Health Nutz is a more focused effort to create cheerleaders for good health who are learning how, why and what must be done to improve the quality of their own lives and health, as well as that of their loved ones. This ensemble of young actors are everyday Joes and Janes who are learning more about health, struggling to accept the implications of new information, while working to break bad habits and create new ones. This tension is the heart of the stories that Health Nutz shares with its audiences.
The ensemble is being created to accommodate various types of venues and audience opportunities. There is the 45-minute show, the vignette for health fairs, shared billing situations, solo performances and the possibility for commercials. In all instances, this “art for life” is an engagement tool with the audience, and we use our Nurse “Mama Jamilah” to answer questions, make referrals and hammer home the importance of working to change now.
It is abundantly clear that the knowledge and the means have been insufficient in efforts to improve the commitment and intention of African Americans to be healthy.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center has built its work on a philosophy that suggests that all things work better when they are grounded in culture and when creative or art-focused strategies are employed to fuel change and transformation.
We have a history of making headway in consciousness surrounding illiteracy, dialogue and awareness around race and racism; and improved wellness for elders, women and youth in our various programs.
Health Nutz is a more focused effort to create cheerleaders for good health who are learning how, why and what must be done to improve the quality of their own lives and health, as well as that of their loved ones. This ensemble of young actors are everyday Joes and Janes who are learning more about health, struggling to accept the implications of new information, while working to break bad habits and create new ones. This tension is the heart of the stories that Health Nutz shares with its audiences.
The ensemble is being created to accommodate various types of venues and audience opportunities. There is the 45-minute show, the vignette for health fairs, shared billing situations, solo performances and the possibility for commercials. In all instances, this “art for life” is an engagement tool with the audience, and we use our Nurse “Mama Jamilah” to answer questions, make referrals and hammer home the importance of working to change now.
Available for workshops, health and wellness retreats, conferences and health fairs.
OFFERING IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES IN ACADIA PARISH SCHOOLS
Thursday, November 17, 2011 and Friday, November 18, 2011
$2.00 per Student
Contact: Doll-E-Monroe at (504) 239-0126
$2.00 per Student
Contact: Doll-E-Monroe at (504) 239-0126
Free Screening of "Rejoice and Shout" -- Includes footage of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson
