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NOVEMBER
2005
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Ongoing Events
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
of African Art Calendar of
Events
National Museum of Natural History - Calendar
of Events
Affrica Art
Gallery
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley
Memorial
Moorland-Spingarn Research
Center
Northampton Plantation Slave
Quarters
Try
African Yoga
Zawadi
Gallery
Sundays, 9:00
- 10:00 PM
Africa
Meets Africa. WPFW 89.3 FM - Pacifica
Radio, Washington, DC. Weekly radio magazine
showcasing Africa and the Diaspora.
Thursdays,
8:00 - 9:00pm
"On Africa" - WHUT-TV -
TV32
(Howard University)
- Schedules
Daily
Wild Safari: A South African Adventure
(3D). National Museum of
Natural History IMAX Theater. This IMAX adventure offers you a
personally guided South African safari. Get an up-close view of
Africa’s “Big Five”— elephants, Cape buffaloes, rhinos, leopards and
lions. 45 minutes. Showtimes - 11:10 am, 1:00 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:40
pm--daily; 5:40 pm, 7:30 pm--Fridays and Saturdays Closed Captioned,
Descriptive Video
Wednesdays, 10pm-2am: Open Mike Poetry Night. Harambe African Cafe. 1771 U St. NW, Washington, DC. 202-332-6435
Fridays & Saturdays:
International Caribbean African Nite.
Kili's Kafé &
Lounge. 2009 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
November Event Listings
The following organizations' Events Pages provide
listings of additional events that may not be listed here:
Africa Action - Events
Calendar
afrikafé -
Events
TransAfrica Forum - Community
Events
Young
African Professionals Network
October 15 -
November 13, 2005
South African Art
Exhibit. Contemporary works by Peter Sibeko, David Mbele, Duke
Ketye, Grand Maghandeta, Basil Baqwa, Prince Matsika, and others.
Roxanne's Artiques.
Friday,
November 4, 2005. 7 PM
- 9 PM
afrikafé International First Friday. Featuring:
Anna Mwalagho, Actress/Poet (Kenya). Bossa Bistro & Lounge (Adams
Morgan), 2463 18th St. NW, Washington, DC. FREE; Complimentary Hors
D'Oeuvres - Cash Bar. Dress: Casual. Contact:
events@afrikafe.com; No need to RSVP. More information:
http://www.transafricaforum.org/communityevents.html#afrikafefri
Saturday,
November 5, 2005. 7pm-12am
2nd Annual African Women's Cancer
Awareness Gala.
African Women's
Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA).
Flyer:
http://www.nenyeproductions.com/images/awcaa_animatedflyer.html
Monday, November 7,
2005. 6:00pm – 9:30pm
An African Art Exhibit & Reception.
District of
Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th Street, NW, Washington,
DC. Featuring Stella Mercy Atal, Artist/Painter of Uganda. Host:
Angelique Shofar, Executive Producer & Host of “Africa Meets Africa”
on WPFW 89.3 FM. To RSVP Call 202-588-0999 ext 319 Or email
info@africameetsafrica.com. A drawing
will take place for fabulous gifts and prizes; bring your business
cards. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated.
www.africameetsafrica.com.
www.dcartscenter.org
November 11,
2005 - November 12, 2005
Tall Horse.
Kennedy Center Etcetera! Series.
Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater,
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC.
Handspring Puppet Company and Sogolon Puppet Troupe present
Tall Horse,
By Khephra Burns,
Choreographed by Koffi Kôkô,
Directed by Marthinus Basson
November 17-20, 2005
New African Films Festival. Presented by
TransAfrica Forum, afrikafé, and BET Jazz. BUSBOYS AND POETS, 2021
14th Street, NW, Washington, DC. *Featuring new films from Africa.*
*Films awarded prizes at FESPACO 2005, Africa’s largest film
festival.* More information to come. Call 202.223.1960 ext. 137
Thursday, November 17, 2005.
4:30pm-6:30pm
The Essence
of African Culture.
The African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation invites you to A Reception
Presenting: The Essence of African Culture, By Dr. Wanjiru Kamau, Ph.D,
(Founding Director). Contact: Danielle Cole, 202.234.2473
Sunday,
November 20, 2005.
3:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
CURIOUS GEORGE -
TheatreWorks USA. Candlelight Family Series.
Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, Columbia,
MD. When the Man in the Yellow Hat goes to Africa to bring back a monkey for the
zoo, he meets George, a mischievous, loveable little monkey. Phone: 410-480-9950
November 22, 2005. 12 Noon
The Swenkas -
"Tuesdays at Noon" Film Series - National
Geographic.
This film, from the NGCI No Borders series, looks at a South
African social club where working-class men compete by modeling
their most stylish suits. (72 minutes)
Saturday, November 26, 2005, 5:00
PM
The African Film Showcase
presents the World Premiere of The Widow.
AFI Silver Theatre, 8633
Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD. 20910 301.495.6720 301.495.6777 Fax.
Recorded Program Information: 301.495.6700. Join XXIV/VII Africa, AFI Silver
Theatre, Giant Strides Media, Kingsley Ogoro Production and Stella Damasus
Aboderin. Stella Damasus Aboderin will
discuss her film, life, her art etc. She comes to the United States for the
first time after her husband's passing last December.
For
more information contact Alore Damilola
of XXIV/VII AFRICA, a media and entertainment group,
16503 Eastview Lane, Bowie, MD 20716,
Tel: 1.888.263.8534; Tel: 301.332.2918 (cell).
Fax: 202-536-4656
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