Posted By: C. Harrison\/January 27, 2016<\/p>\n
Curated by MLJ Johnson<\/p>\n
On view: February 5-March 24—–Reception Friday, Febryary 20- 4 to 6pm Free-JCAL Robert Miller Gallery\/161-04 Jamaica Ave<\/strong><\/p>\n The exhibit showcases work by WEUSI Artist Collective members. Reminiscent of the Black Arts Movement of African American imagery in a more contemporary context.<\/p>\n WEUSI.com Artist includes: Che Baraka, Stanwyck, \u00a0Cromwel, Talwo DuVal, Gaylord Hassan, Rod Ivery, MLJ Johnson, Dindga McCannon, Karl McIntosh, Otto Neals, Ademola Olugebefola,\u00a0 Okoe Pyatt, Ed Sherman and Emmett Wigglesworth.<\/p>\n ————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n On view from: February 1 to March 31, 2016 at JCAL Community Gallery-161-04 Jamaica Ave<\/p>\n ———————————————————————————-<\/p>\n By: August Wilson\/Directed by Arthur French<\/p>\n -Thurs, February 18, \/ 7:30pm<\/p>\n -Friday, February 19, \/7:30pm<\/p>\n -Saturday, February 20, \/7:30pm<\/p>\n -Sunday, February 21, \/3:00pm<\/p>\n JCAL presents the dramatic presentation of FENCES,<\/span><\/strong> 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<\/span><\/strong> is set on the 1950s, exploring and examining the evolving African\u00a0American experience and race relations among other themes.<\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n ———————————————————————————-<\/p>\n 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<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 To reserve seats: ( 718) 206-0545 x 13.<\/strong><\/p>\n ————————————————————————————<\/p>\n Saturday , February 27, 2016-7:30<\/p>\n United African Dance Troupe -The Year of The Calabash<\/strong><\/p>\n Tickets $10 Children & $ 25 Adults —At Jamaica\u00a0 Performing Arts Center (JPAC) Directed by Patricia Ghizamboule Robinson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Experience the United African Dance Troup’s signature libation, drumming and dance performance honoring the ancestors of the African Diaspora.\u00a0 Call\u00a0 (917) 519-3425 for tickets information<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/h4>\n