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In 2017, celebrate African American arts and artists in the Triangle!
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Highlighted Events
This is Ballet! --Becoming a Professional Dancer
August 27: 2:15 pm - Workshop for Experienced Dancers
3:00 pm - Panel Discussion
3:45 pm - Workshop for Beginning Dancers
Meet Carmen Felder, a ballerina from the Carolina Ballet and gain insights from parents whose daughters joined the Martha Graham and Atlanta Ballet Dance Companies. Information will be provided about how children can audition for the Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker. The program will also include a short workshop for “future dancers”. Both boys and girls are welcome. Admission is free, but registration is required. Presented by the Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Event Location:
Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham
August 27: 2:15 pm - Workshop for Experienced Dancers
3:00 pm - Panel Discussion
3:45 pm - Workshop for Beginning Dancers
Meet Carmen Felder, a ballerina from the Carolina Ballet and gain insights from parents whose daughters joined the Martha Graham and Atlanta Ballet Dance Companies. Information will be provided about how children can audition for the Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker. The program will also include a short workshop for “future dancers”. Both boys and girls are welcome. Admission is free, but registration is required. Presented by the Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Event Location:
Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham
Walltown Senior & Jr. Dance Company Auditions
August 25, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Walltown's Dance Company lead by former Alvin Ailey dancer, Cynthia Penn- Halal provides an opportunity for young dancers to rise to a level of high expectations, exceptional training and unique performance opportunities that teach them about the craft of dance. Who: Ages 10 – 18 years
What: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary Dance combinations followed by solo auditions. Please come with a short solo choreography in the dance style of your choice. Free Admission.
Walltown Children's Theatre
1225 Berkeley Street
(919) 286-4545
www.walltownschildrentheatre.org
August 25, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Walltown's Dance Company lead by former Alvin Ailey dancer, Cynthia Penn- Halal provides an opportunity for young dancers to rise to a level of high expectations, exceptional training and unique performance opportunities that teach them about the craft of dance. Who: Ages 10 – 18 years
What: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary Dance combinations followed by solo auditions. Please come with a short solo choreography in the dance style of your choice. Free Admission.
Walltown Children's Theatre
1225 Berkeley Street
(919) 286-4545
www.walltownschildrentheatre.org
Beyu Caffe - Kamara Thomas
August 26 at 7pm
The Beyu Caffe is one of the best places in the Triangle to hear live music. Kamara Thomas is a songwriter, storyteller, and mythology fanatic. This year she is working on her debut solo album TULAROSA: AN AMERICAN DREAMTIME, a collection of character narratives from inside the elusive and complicated American Dream. Admission: $13. To sit with Triangle FAAA, purchase seats next to Table 67, seat 2. If you want to enjoy a meal before the concert with friends, meet at the restaurant at 6pm.
Beyu Caffe
341 West Main Street
August 26 at 7pm
The Beyu Caffe is one of the best places in the Triangle to hear live music. Kamara Thomas is a songwriter, storyteller, and mythology fanatic. This year she is working on her debut solo album TULAROSA: AN AMERICAN DREAMTIME, a collection of character narratives from inside the elusive and complicated American Dream. Admission: $13. To sit with Triangle FAAA, purchase seats next to Table 67, seat 2. If you want to enjoy a meal before the concert with friends, meet at the restaurant at 6pm.
Beyu Caffe
341 West Main Street
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County
September 2 & 3
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is a celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our Family Village! The Festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. The Triangle Friends of African American Arts will be able the festival doing outreach. Be sure to stop by our booth!
www.aacfestival.org
September 2 & 3
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is a celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. Explore the work of visual artists in our Art Gallery Walk; music & dance performances on our Main Stage; and interactive family activities in our Family Village! The Festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. The Triangle Friends of African American Arts will be able the festival doing outreach. Be sure to stop by our booth!
www.aacfestival.org
Crowns
September 9 at 8pm
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity is seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery to the New Testament and current fashion. Triangle FAAA reduced ticket price: $27 (Regular), $24 (Senior). To get seats with the group, tickets must be purchased by August 24.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St, Raleigh
(919) 821-4579
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
Philadanco! & Rennie Harris Puremovement
October 18 at 8pm
Two of the country’s premiere dance companies collaborate on Straight Outta’ Philly, a timely fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance – a joyous blend of rhythm and physicality. Save $6.60 off ticket price! Admission: $26.40.
Stewart Theatre
Talley Student Union - NC State University
2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh
RACE
On view until October 22, 2017
What does the word “race” mean to you? This exhibition looks at race through the lens of science, history, and personal experiences to promote a better understanding of human variation. Interactive exhibit components, historical artifacts, iconic objects, compelling photographs, multimedia presentations, and attractive graphic displays offer visitors to RACE an eye-opening look at its important subject matter. Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, RACE tells the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States. Free tickets can be obtained at the Museum or its website. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones Street , Raleigh
(919) 707-9800
www.naturalsciences.org
On view until October 22, 2017
What does the word “race” mean to you? This exhibition looks at race through the lens of science, history, and personal experiences to promote a better understanding of human variation. Interactive exhibit components, historical artifacts, iconic objects, compelling photographs, multimedia presentations, and attractive graphic displays offer visitors to RACE an eye-opening look at its important subject matter. Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, RACE tells the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States. Free tickets can be obtained at the Museum or its website. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones Street , Raleigh
(919) 707-9800
www.naturalsciences.org
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