NBCC Black History Opening Ceremonies
AfroQuiz and CCACH will have a table here to promote our 20th Anniversary AfroQuiz event. Come out and pick up some flyers. NBCC also has a full line up of performers, speakers and exhibitions that pay tribute to this special month!
 
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
Where: West Edmonton Mall New Cap Radio Stage ( near HMV )

5 Artists 1 Love
Darren Jordan’s popular showcase of black artists is back for its 5th installment .This year’s theme is ‘The Civil Rights Movement’. Although the showcase will be at the Alberta Gallery of Art for the entire month of February, you definitely don’t want to miss the launch event on February 4th.
 
This year, following the launch event the “United Colours of Soul” Music show will be held in the Alberta Gallery of Arts Theater immediately following the exhibition launch. Poets, vocalists and musicians come together to depict the evolution of black music.
 
Cost: Gallery: Free, Music Show: $30 (Buy tickets here)
When: February 4, 2012 – March 3, 2012
Where: Alberta Gallery of Art

The Carrot Celebrates Black History Month
The Carrot Coffeehouse is holding down Black History all month long with their “Rhythms of the Earth” event list.

Visual Art Gallery - comprised feature work by Edmonton’s own Khiry Crooks, Lorien Maheu, Adrian Louden, Brett Miles, and Elsa Robinson.

A Poetry Slam – Spoken word poets wax poetic @ the Coffeehouse. There is also an open mic (if you think you can hang with the best!)

Adje Performers – ground shaking, body moving drum beats from Edmonton’s best African drum troupe and performers. African Drumming Workshop with DrumAdrumDRUM will be offered as well!

Black Oral Tradition – CCACH’s very own Junetta Jamerson is joined by other local black griots Dr. Bitupu and Tololwa Mollel to continue this honoured tradition of storytelling. Immersive, stories you won’t find in books!

Stay Fly – Get your hair right with Mama Afro’s braiding demonstration, and Jean Nipp’s clothing designs, inspired by Northern and Western Africa tradition.

Full Schedule of events at The Carrot
 
Cost: Free
When: February 2, 2012 – Feb 29, 2012 at The Carrot
Where: 9351-118 ave

Mighty Jerome
From filmmaker Charles Officer comes the story of the rise, fall and redemption of Harry Jerome, track and field star and one of Canada’s greatest athletes. Jerome’s life and career were riddled with both triumph and tribulation, but he ultimately proved himself a champion both on and off the track. Interviews and archival footage are used to tell the story of what Jerome’s coach, the legendary Bill Bowerman, called “the greatest comeback in track and field history.” Compelling, surprising and urgently paced, Mighty Jerome will electrify sports fans, history buffs and all those with an appreciation for tales of courage and achievement.

The film is based on the book, Running Uphill, by Edmontonian filmmaker, teacher and historian, Fil Fraser

Mighty Jerome
 
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Where: Edmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner Branch,7, Sir Winston Churchill Square T5J 2V4

LZEntertainment.com presents Black History Month 2012 party on Sunday, Feb 19, at The Warehouse Night Club, 10220 – 103 Street featuring SQ Productions and DJ Patrick from LightItUpRadio.com

20% OF PROCEEDS FROM THE PARTY WILL GO TOWARDS AFROQUIZ 2012!

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Cost: Cover charge @ The Door
When: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Where: The Warehouse Nightclub – 10220 103 Street NW, EDMONTON, AB T5J 0Y8