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Bennett College - Spring ACES Events

 Bennett College Calendar - Spring ACES Events

 1/26/2012 - 5/2/2012 , at 900 E. Washington St , Greensboro, NC 27401

  

FEBRUARY 2, 2012
MESHELLE’s one act show features her signature ”Indie-Mom” tight in the waist, cute in the face standup comedy where she takes on all things “HOLIDAY”, from the freaky white Santa Clause that traumatized all the black kids who sat on his lap, to the newly “released” relatives that show up to dinner. MESHELLE will introduce you to unforgettable characters that seem all-too-familiar at the church Christmas Pageant, Kwanzaa Celebration, and Dreidel games gone WILD! Diary of a M.I.L.F the HOLIDAY Edition promises to leave you wanting to…FOLLOW this Indie-Mom of Comedy, because the sky is the limit!


FEBRUARY 9, 2012
The Reverend Marcia L. Dyson is a native of Chicago, where she attended high school, the University of Illinois and Chica-go State University. She served as the first chief of staff for Operation Push’s International Trade Bureau. In 1992, she was ap-pointed by Mayor Richard Daley to serve as the Public Information Officer for the Mayor's Office of Special Events for the City of Chicago. Today, Dyson is the national spokesperson for the Congressional Black Caucus’ universal healthcare bill, HR676, and an affiliate with the Center for Social Justice, Research, Teaching and Service at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. President William J. Clinton selected her to be on his 2008 Clinton Global Initiative delegation team, which traveled to Africa and Mexico. In 2007, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright selected Dyson to be on the Women’s Global Summit Leadership.
She is also the Ambassador at Large for the Middle East Peace Civic Forum, an Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution organiza-tion.
 

 Cost: FREE

  Need more information?  336-517-2267    wmobley@bennett.edu    http://www.bennett.edu/

 

 Bunce Island Exhibit Opening Reception

 2/1/2012 - 2:00 PM, at Delta Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem

  An exhibit of the historical Bunce Island in Sierra Leone, West Africa

  Cost: No

  Need more information?  336-722-2625       delta2611@bellsouth.net

 

Red HEARRT - Zumba Flash Mob & Health Fair

2/3/2012 - See details for times,

at Hanes Mall- Lower Level Atrium Front Entrance of Macy’s Winston-Salem

 

  This Photographic Wear Red for Women Event, sponsored by Red H.E.A.R.R.T (Help Educate And Reduce Risk Today) will be

held from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm to educate women about the risks of heart disease and to encourage them to take charge of their health. There will be four Zumba Flash Mobs designed to depict how easy it is to “Get Moving” & have fun while doing it!

 

The Flash Mobs will begin

at 4:30 pm, 4:45pm, 5:10 pm and 5:30 pm. Along with opportunities to get Heart Health Information, play Healthy Quiz games, win gift certificates to local stores and restaurants.

 

Walk up to the standing Red Dress, throw on a red Boaz and take a photo.

 

Body Mass Index computation & Blood Pressure Checks will be sponsored by The Winston Salem State University’s Nursing Program located right inside of Macy’s entrance.

 

All that join the cause and wear red are invited to participate in the city wide Go Red for Women photo. The picture will be taken promptly at 5:45 pm.

  Cost: FREE & Open to public

  Need more information?

  336-665-5101
  lindsay_cheryl@bellsouth.net

 

 East Forsyth Middle School -Teens For Jeans Drive

2/4/2012 - See details for times, at Panera Bread  970 S. Main St., Kernersville

  East Forsyth Middle School `Teens for Jeans` Campaign, Community Drop-Off Day. We will be collecting USED JEANS of any size, to be donated to Homeless Teens living in the Triad Shelters and throughout the United States. The East Forsyth Middle School Goal is to collect 5000 pairs of jeans. We are participating in the 5th Annual Teens For Jeans Campaign, hosted by Aeropostle and DoSomething

  Cost:

  Need more information?    336-776-0791    Teensforjeanstriad@gmail.com
  
www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/domain/1812

 

Opening Reception

 2/4/2012 - 2/26/2012 10:00 AM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 710 E. Washington St, High Point

  High Point: A Memoir of the African American Community is a Black & white photo exhibit displaying images of High Point’s African American community prior 1968

  Cost: Free

  Need more information?   336-989-0047
  webmaster@yaliksmodernart.com    
www.yaliksmodernart.com

 

African American Read-In

2/7/2012 - 12:00 PM, at Reynolda House Museum of American Art 

2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem

  Join a community of more than one million readers across the world observing the twenty-third annual African American Read-In Chain. The event is held in recognition of Black History Month, and the public is invited to the Museum to share favorite passages from the writings of contemporary and historical black authors.

  Cost: Free

  Need more information?  (336) 758-5150      www.reynoldahouse.org

 

Introduction to Government Contracting

  2/8/2012 - 2/8/2012 10:00 AM, at The Enterprise Center 1922 S. MLK Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem

  Learn how to win government contracts for your business. Event is free and open to the public. To register call 336-734-6900 or email sgatkinscdc@gmail.com

  Cost: FREE

  Need more information?    336-734-6900    sgatkinscdc@gmail.com
  
sgacdc.org

 

Documentary: Looking for Lincoln

 2/9/2012 - 2/9/2012 6:00 PM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 710 E. Washington St, High Point

  Documentary by Henry Louis Gates Jr. This documentary dissects the myths around Abraham Lincoln regarding race, equality, religion, depression and sexuality. Limited seating, call to reserve a seat.

  Cost: Free

  Need more information?    336-989-0047    webmaster@yaliksmodernart.com
  
www.yaliksmodernart.com

 

2nd Annual Valentines Banquet

 2/10/2012 - 7:00 PM, at Central Triad Church 2935 Cole Rd., Winston-Salem

  `Love Is In the Air with Beauty & Beast: Secial Music Interpertations: Percy Sledge, Luther Vandrous, Elvis Presley, Bobby Mc Ferrin, Catered Food, Games, Fun & Fellowship

  Cost: Couples $30 Singles $15

  Need more information?   3369650726
  rtatumsmarketing@aol.com    
www.centraltriadchurch.com

 

 MESDA Saturday Seminar

2/11/2012 - See details for times, at Old Salem Museums & Gardens Main Street, Winston-Salem

  MESDA Saturday Seminar: `tell me your names...`: Images and Artifacts of the African American Story. In sessions moderated by Anthony Parent, Professor of History at Wake Forest University, Dr. Freddie L. Parker, Professor of History, North Carolina Central University will present a lecture on slave runaways in North Carolina and Dr. Tekla Agbala Ali Johnson, Assistant Professor of History, Salem College will discuss African American Archives. Other lectures will be presented.

  Cost: $65, Students: $25

  Need more information?   336-721-7360
  MESDAPrograms@oldsalem.org    
www.oldsalem.org

 

Lecture: Colored Confederate Soldiers

2/11/2012 - 2/11/2012 1:00 PM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 

710 E. Washington St, High Point

  Lecture by Earl Ijames,Historian & Curator of the NC Museum of History. Colored Confederate Soldiers & U.S. Colored Troops. Limited seating, call to reserve a seat.

  Cost: Free

  Need more information?  336-989-0047
  webmaster@yaliksmodernart.com    
www.yaliksmodernart.com

 

 My Funny Valentine

2/11/2012 - 7:30 PM, at Jon Kuhn Studio Gallery 701 N. Liberty St., 

Winston-Salem

  The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players present love songs by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and others. Martha Bassett, vocals; Federico Pivetta, piano; Matt Kendrick, bass and John Wilson, drums\.

  Cost: $25

  Need more information?  336-725-1343
  scott@capturevalue.com    
www.carolinachambersymphony.org

 

 

(Matt Kendrick)

 
 

Opening Reception: Three Centuries of Black Dolls`

  2/12/2012 - 3:00 PM, at Delta Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem

  `Loved Through The Years: Three Centuries of Black Dolls` Exhibit: February 12th – March 31st. Opening Reception: 3pm – 5pm Gallery talks by doll maker, Wendy Barber, and collectors Joyce Stamps and Carolyn Allen, on this exhibit showcasing black dolls from the 19th, 20th, & 21st centuries.

“Loved Through The Years: Three Centuries of Black Dolls” chronicles early handmade dolls beginning in the 1800’s and follows their development through 20th Century. Along with cloth, dolls were created using new materials (rubber, plastic and resin) and made on assembly lines. In addition, the work of a modern doll maker focusing her talents on reproducing early doll designs and their costumes is included.

  Cost: FREE & Open to public

  Need more information?

  (336) 722-2625
  delta2611@bellsouth.net

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Red Tails : An epic story of the Tuskegee Airmen

Red Tails Opening January 20th at a theatre Near You - Check local listings

  Red Tails is based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American U.S. service members during

  World War II.  George Lucas served as the executive producer for the project.

 

 

      

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