Miami-Dade, Fl – The Miami-Dade Public Library System celebrates Black History Month 2007, with an extensive line up of programs at library branches throughout the county. The public is invited to enjoy nationally renowned authors, jazz concerts, storytelling performances and art exhibitions.
Highlights of the month include author/storyteller Donna Washington, who will perform stories from around the world; storyteller Awele Makeba who will interpret her rendition of I’m Not Getting On Until Jim Crow Gets Off: The Untaught History of the Montgomery Bus Boycott; The Core Ensemble a chamber music theatre production, which will celebrate the life and times of four powerful African American women; and the Freddick Bratcher and Company Contemporary Dance Theater who will delight audiences of all ages with a “Storydance on Anansi.”
View the history of black barbershops at the Main Library in To the Barbershop: Call and Response Series #2, a photographic exhibition by Richard Davenport, depicting black barbershops in Miami during the early 1980’s. The North Dade Regional Library will host an exhibition and performance around the sounds and influence of jazz. A Jazz Renaissance: Images from the Permanent Collection isanexhibition which presents jazz in a historical and contemporary form. Visitors can enjoy a live performance by vocalist/violinist Nicole Yarling on February 21, at 7 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Dr. Jeffrey Dean Swain, Dr. Sandra Billingslea, Dr. Steve Gallon, and Dr. John Eaves
These authors and educators will share their poetry, discuss educational issues and tools for positive parenting.
Thursday, January 25, 6:30 p.m.
North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305.625.6424
Donna Washington
Beloved author and dynamic storyteller will present stories from all over the world.
Thursday, January 25, 10 a.m.
West Flagler Branch - 5050 West Flagler Street – 305.442.8710
Thursday, January 25, 4 p.m.
Culmer/Overtown Branch - 350 NW 13th Street – 305.579.5322
Saturday, January 27, 11 a.m.
Golden Glades Branch - 100 N.E. 166 Street – 305.787.1544
Saturday, January 27, 2 p.m.
Little River Branch - 160 NE 79th Street 305.751.8689
Freddick Bratcher and Company Contemporary Dance Theater presents “A Storydance on Anansi.”
Anansi the mischievous spider and his cast of characters will leap from the storybook pages as this magical folk tale comes to life through dance, music and narration.
Saturday, January 27, 3 p.m.
West Dade Regional - 9445 Coral Way – 305.553.1134
Saturday, February 3, 3 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional - 227 22nd Street – 305.535.4219
Saturday, February 10, 3 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch - 6699 Windmill Gate Rd – 305.822.6520
Saturday, February 17, 3 p.m.
North Central Branch - 9590 NW 27 Avenue – 305.693.4541
Saturday, February 24, 11a.m.
South Dade Regional - 10750 SW 211th Street – 305.233.8140
Saturday, February 24, 3 p.m.
Coral Reef Branch - 9211 Coral Reef Drive – 305.233.8324
Madafo
This storyteller and musician will entice you with his ancient fables and lullabies.
Saturday, February 3, 2 p.m.
South Miami Branch - 6000 Sunset Drive – 305-667-6121
Saturday, February 17, 2 p.m.
Main Library – 101 W Flagler Street – 305-375-2665
Black Leaders Symposium
Come and be a part of the Annual Black Leaders Symposium featuring Carol City Senior High School’s Choral Group, members of the Men of Tomorrow mentoring organization and Velma R. Lawrence, Esq., founder of the Embrace Girls Foundation Inc’s. Embrace Girl Power! Enjoy live discussions on entertainment and important issues such as being a positive role model and improving self-confidence.
Thursday, February 15, 6 p.m.
North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305-625-6424
Speaking Hands
Hear gospel music and see a spectacular group of young ambassadors interpret powerful songs using American Sign Language.
Saturday, February 17, 3 p.m.
Coral Gables Branch - 3443 Segovia Street – 305. 442.8706
Saturday, February 24, 3 p.m.
Miami Lakes Branch - 6699 Windmill Gate Rd – 305. 822.6520
All events are made possible through the support of Citibank and are free and open to the public.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please contact branch managers at least five days in advance.
Media Contact:
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org
Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org |
