Posted By: C. Harrison/January 27, 2016
Program Schedule & Activities at JCAL
Curated by MLJ Johnson
On view: February 5-March 24—–Reception Friday, Febryary 20- 4 to 6pm Free-JCAL Robert Miller Gallery/161-04 Jamaica Ave
The exhibit showcases work by WEUSI Artist Collective members. Reminiscent of the Black Arts Movement of African American imagery in a more contemporary context.
WEUSI.com Artist includes: Che Baraka, Stanwyck, Cromwel, Talwo DuVal, Gaylord Hassan, Rod Ivery, MLJ Johnson, Dindga McCannon, Karl McIntosh, Otto Neals, Ademola Olugebefola, Okoe Pyatt, Ed Sherman and Emmett Wigglesworth.
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On view from: February 1 to March 31, 2016 at JCAL Community Gallery-161-04 Jamaica Ave
On loan from African American Museum of Nassau County, this exhibit shows images of Queen Sophia Charlotte of Meckleburg-Strelitz, also known as the ‘grandmother of European royalty’ and 400 years earlier, Queen Philippa of Hainault who was mother of the warrior knight, Edward the Black.
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By: August Wilson/Directed by Arthur French
-Thurs, February 18, / 7:30pm
-Friday, February 19, /7:30pm
-Saturday, February 20, /7:30pm
-Sunday, February 21, /3:00pm
JCAL presents the dramatic presentation of FENCES, written by the award-winning playwright August Wilson and directed by renowned director Arthur French. Winner of 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. FENCES is set on the 1950s, exploring and examining the evolving African American experience and race relations among other themes.
All performances will take place at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (J-PAC), located at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY. For tickets information call our box office at (718) 658-7400 x 2300.
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Friday, February 19, 2016, 6:30pm FREE/ Ghosts of Amistad, in the Footsteps of the Rebels–JCAL’s Black Box Theater -161-04 Jamaica Ave
Join us as we explore the Amistad slave ship rebellion 177 years later with a screening of the documentary film, based on Marcus Rediker’s. The Amistad Rebellion, an Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom (Viking-Penguin, 2012) This film documents his journey to Sierra Leone in 2013 to recover historical accounts and view the slave trading factory, Lomboko. Following the screening is a discussion lead by co-producers Dr. Philip Misevich and DR. Konrad Tuchscerer. To reserve seats: ( 718) 206-0545 x 13.
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Saturday , February 27, 2016-7:30
United African Dance Troupe -The Year of The Calabash
Tickets $10 Children & $ 25 Adults —At Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) Directed by Patricia Ghizamboule Robinson
Experience the United African Dance Troup’s signature libation, drumming and dance performance honoring the ancestors of the African Diaspora. Call (917) 519-3425 for tickets information
