African American Heritage & Culture 2012

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16

The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is pleased to partner with the Flint Public Library (FPL) in providing FREE activities in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• FIA, 12:00-6:00pm
  Galleries open free of charge.
• FPL, 1:00-3:00pm
  Martin Luther King Jr. Day Drop-In Craft. Children and families make and take a craft that celebrates African American history.
• FPL, 2:00pm
  Speaker Dr. Raymond Gist, first African American president of the American Dental Association. Master of Ceremonies Erycka Hunter, director, Human Relations Commission, City of Flint. Musical Guest Mott Community College Jazz Trio. Presentation by the Gamma Delta Kudos and the Kappa Leadership League under the mentorship of John Rhymes.
• FIA’s Isabel Hall, 4:00pm
  Inspirational Performance by the Gamma Delta Kudos and the Kappa Leadership League.
• FIA’s Art School Studios, 4:00–6:00pm
  Create and display your own sign of peace using a simple message and paper hearts to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.
• FIA’s Isabel Hall, 4:30–6:00pm
  Listen to the music of Eric Majied, “Mr. Majestic,” vibraphone, while enjoying refreshments and the community conversation!

Other African American Heritage & Culture Events in January

Reception for “Celebrating A Cultural Heritage Exhibit”

Flint Public Library - January 11, 5:30pm
Presentation by Stephanie James, Assistant Curator, Reading Room Alcoves

Free Public Screening of The Michigan Experience: The American Civil War Years

Flint Public Library - January 18, 6:00pm
Produced by iMichigan Productions, Room 205

Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney Community Gala

Flint Institute of Arts - January 21, 6:00-9:30pm
$35 pp - Members, $50 pp - Non-members

Reading, Book Signing & Lunch with Jerry Pinkney

Flint Institute of Arts - January 22, 2:00pm
Free Family Activity. Light Refreshments.

Race by David Mamet

Flint Youth Theatre - January 22, 6:00pm

FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney
January 22 – April 15

Caldecott Award winner, Jerry Pinkney, is a master of the American picture book whose heart-warming stories reflect personal and cultural themes and explore the African American experience in words and pictures.
FIA members and 12 & under - Free, Adults - $7, Students and Senior Citizens - $5, Target Free Saturdays.

FOMA Films (Independent, International, classic, & Avant-garde Films)
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30pm
Sundays, 2:00pm
$6 non-members, $5 members, $4 FOMA members.

Art a la Carte Films Presents African American Arts
Wednesdays in February, 12:15pm

FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

Sixth Annual Black Classical Music Family Festival
February 16 - 25

The 10-day Black Classical Music Family Festival is changing African American children’s lives in our community with scholarships that give deserving students the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun.

FLINT SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

When I Lay My Burden Down
February 16 & 17, 7:30pm at the FIM
February 18, 7:30pm at Woodside Church, Flint

When I Lay My Burden Down tells the personal struggles of five African American composers born in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Family Dinner
February 17, 6:00 - 7:15pm at the FIM

Enjoy a family-friendly catered dinner. Includes reserved seating for that evening’s performance of When I Lay My Burden Down.
$30 per Adult. Adult tickets includes performance, Family Dinner and FSO concert ticket. $15 per Child (Ages 5-12).
Add $10 to Child ticket for FSO concert ticket.
Under 5 are Free (Family Dinner only). Tickets required in advance. RSVP by February 10, 2012.

FLINT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Master Class
February 23, 4:30pm in the FIM Anderson Room
with FSO Harp Soloist, Ann Hobson Pilot

Student Interactive Workshop
February 24, 1:00pm at the FIM
with FSO Harp Soloist, Ann Hobson Pilot

BCMFF Scholarship Fundraising Dinner
February 25, 5:30-6:30pm in the FIM Atrium

Join us to help raise scholarship funds to assist African American students in realizing their dreams of studying music or dance at the Flint School of Performing Arts.

FSO Preconcert Champagne Reception
February 25, 6:30-7:30pm in the FIM Anderson Room

FSO Classical Concert
February 25, 8:00pm at The Whiting
with FSO Harp Soloist, Ann Hobson Pilot

BCMFF Conductor & Soloist Meet & Greet
February 25, 10:00pm at The Whiting
following FSO Classical Concert

FLINT YOUTH THEATRE

Ruined
Written by Lynn Nottage
February 19, 6:00pm

In a small mining town in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, bar owner Mama Nadi’s establishment has simple rules—no arguments, no politics, no guns. But as tales of atrocities spread and tensions between rebels and government militia rise, Mama is forced to reassess her business priorities and personal loyalties. In this 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the realities of life in civil war provide the ultimate test of the human spirit.
$7 ticket includes the Off the Press Series staged reading, a talk-back with the performers and light refreshments.

FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Female Voices in Art: African American Women Artists
Through April 5 on 2nd Floor

Inspired by the 2012 Black History Month theme, “Black Women in American Culture and History,” this exhibit from the Mott-Warsh Collection features works by African American women.

Community Service
January 28–February 25 on 2nd Floor

Local alumni chapters of fraternity and sorority member organizations of the Flint Pan-Hellenic Council share examples of their work.

African American Leadership: Closing the Gap
February 4, 3:00-5:00pm

This panel of local leaders will share their vision and ways we can be actively involved in improving the quality of life in our community.

Greater Flint Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame Induction Announcement Reception
February 7, 6:30pm

Join us to hear the announcement of this year’s inductees.

Dream Launch: Navigating the Journey of Life with pilot Jamail
February 9, 6:00pm in the Larkins Room 205

Jamail Larkins developed a love of aviation at age 12. Hear this young African American pilot share his story and opportunities available in the aviation industry, aviation youth programs and how to overcome obstacles.

African American Read-In
February 11, 11:00am-1:00pm

Celebrate literary works by and/or about African Americans! The Read-In will begin with Follow the Drinking Gourd storytime followed by special presentations.

Footsteps to Freedom Michigan: Michigan Opera Theater
February 15, 6:30pm in the Opera Reading Room Program made possible by a generous gift from former Board President Sally Kagerer.

A journey of African American History told through music, dance, and spoken word.

Footsteps to Freedom Michigan: Michigan Opera Theater
February 15, 6:30pm in the Opera Reading Room Program made possible by a generous gift from former Board President Sally Kagerer.

A journey of African American History told through music, dance, and spoken word.

Free Jazz Concert
Sunday, February 19, 4:00pm with vocalist, Kimmie Horne

SLOAN*LONGWAY

Helping Others
January 1–February 29 at Buick Automotive Gallery, Longway Planetarium, and Sloan Museum

In the spirit of Dr. King’s legacy to combat poverty and hunger, please consider bringing a home/health care product such as detergent, toothpaste, dish soap, etc. Items will be collected at Buick Automotive Gallery, Longway Planetarium, and Sloan Museum through February 29, and donated to the North End Food Kitchen.
African American storytellers will be located at Sloan Museum throughout the month of February.

THE WHITING

Wayne Brady
February 11, 8:00pm

Emmy® award winning WAYNE BRADY is one of the most versatile performers in show business today! Known for his improvisational skills on ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway, multi-talented WAYNE BRADY brings his variety show to The Whiting stage. Treat that special someone with our Valentine’s Dinner Package that includes dinner at Fandangles’, preferred seating to WAYNE BRADY, and pre-show drinks and dessert.
Tickets on sale now.