EVENTS – FOR WEEK Feb. 07-14, 2014 *Friday, February 07 - African American History Month event at UTD James Sweatt III will speak on Minorities and Changing Times, One Person’s Experience for African American History Month at noon Friday, Feb. 7, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center. The African American Faculty and Staff Association sponsors his appearance. A retired board-certified thoracic surgeon, Dr. Sweatt was the first African American to graduate from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. He was the first African American appointed to the board of directors of Parkland Memorial Hospital and the first African American president of the Dallas County Medical Society. He is the nephew of civil rights pioneer Heman Marion Sweatt who successfully challenged UT Austin’s admission policy and became the first African American admitted to the UT School of Law. The event is free, but space is limited. To RSVP, e-mail [email protected] or call 2-5300. Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center, 300 W. First St, in Arlington, TX, 76010 Time: 12 pm to 1 pm Email: [email protected] *Friday, February 07 - Jubilee Theatre: The Mountaintop (theater about Martin Luther King) Winner of the distinguished Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Mountaintop is a vivid and bold reimagining of the last night in the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Set in the now infamous Lorraine Motel, Dr. King has an unexpected visitor whochallenges him to face his own humanity, as well as the fate of our country. Hailed as daring, rousing and provocative by Entertainment Weekly, and Soul Stirring by Variety Magazine,The Mountaintop is a spiritual march through the soul of a great man and the heart of a changing nation. Following in the steps of its recent London and Broadway success, Jubilee Theatre is proud to present the North Texas Premiere of this provocative play. Location: Jubilee Theater, 506 Main Street in Fort Worth, TX 76102 Time: 8 pm and 3 pm Phone: 817-338-4206 Website: jubileetheatre.org/ *Saturday, February 08 - DFW International ESL Citizenship Classes DFW International Community Alliance is proud to partner these FREE classes that will prepare green card holders for the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Exam. Each series is 11 sessions (22 hours) long and we will provide all the books and study materials. DFW International Community Alliance se enorgullece de auspiciar esta nueva clase gratuita que les servirá a los titulares de la Green Card como preparación para el Examen de Naturalización. Cada serie consta de 11 sesiones (22 horas) de duración. No es tarde para empezar.. Location: Central Park Church of God, 1901 E Centerville Rd in Garland, TX 75041 Time: 10:30 pm to 12:30 pm Price: FREE Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-340-9707 Website: dfwinternational.org/Citizenship/ *Saturday, February 08 - Citizenship Information Workshop in Plano Location: Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill in Plano, TX 75093 Presented by: Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable Time: 2 pm Price: FREE Email: [email protected] *Saturday, February 08 - Sounds of Saturday: Hip Hop / Rap at The Dock Bookshop in FW Enjoy the Artistic SOUNDS of Expressions from poets, comedians, authors, vocalists, Hip Hop/Rap Artists, Deejays. With music mix, Food & Drinks Location: The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook Dr in Fort Worth Time: 7 pm Email: thedockbookshop@gmail Phone: 817-457-5700 Website: thedockbookshop *Saturday, February 08 - Jubilee Theatre: The Mountaintop (theater about Martin Luther King) Winner of the distinguished Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Mountaintop is a vivid and bold reimagining of the last night in the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Set in the now infamous Lorraine Motel, Dr. King has an unexpected visitor whochallenges him to face his own humanity, as well as the fate of our country. Hailed as daring, rousing and provocative by Entertainment Weekly, and Soul Stirring by Variety Magazine,The Mountaintop is a spiritual march through the soul of a great man and the heart of a changing nation. Following in the steps of its recent London and Broadway success, Jubilee Theatre is proud to present the North Texas Premiere of this provocative play. Location: Jubilee Theater, 506 Main Street in Fort Worth, TX 76102 Time: 8 pm and 3 pm Phone: 817-338-4206 Website: jubileetheatre.org/ *Saturday, February 08 - Kim Coles: Oh But Wait. Theres More! There’s more to KIM COLES than Synclaire James-Jones. This solo performance is a trek to stand-up comedy, plus-size modeling, career decline, economic woes, clinical depression and being an African American woman in Hollywood. Moving and yet funny, Coles relates how her middle-class Brooklyn upbringing and grade-school gravitas turned into class-clown supremacy and high school popularity. Hosted by Board Member Gwendolyn Hunt. Location: The Black Academy of Arts & Letters - 650 S Griffin St in Dallas, TX 75202 Presented by: The Black Academy of Arts & Letters Time: 8:15 pm Price: $16,50 Phone: 214-743-2440 *Saturday, February 08 - Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents Cultural Awareness Series Performances include these three pieces * His Grace a tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela, from choreographer Christopher Huggins. * Una Familia, Todos Unidos a collaboration from Gumaro Armando Silva (MECA) and Richard A. Freeman, Jr. (DBDT) that depicts the lives of civil rights icons Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. * Requiem a powerful duet from choreographer Chang Yong Sung that follows two men who alternate between friendly and antagonistic interactions Location: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St in Dallas, TX 75201 Time: 2 pm Phone: 214-880-0202 *Sunday, February 09 - African Bridal Show The African Bridal Affair was created to offer brides a relaxed and fun opportunity to meet face-to-face with the vendors they need to make their wedding dreams come true. This show will feature an African traditional marriage Location: The Westin Hotel DFW 4545 West John W Carpenter Freeway, Presented by: Africa Fashion Week Dallas Time: 12pm - 4pm Price: $10 Email: ezianosike@amoize Phone: 972-513-3555 Website: afwdallas *Sunday, February 09 - Reflections of a 1914 Vintage Valentine Party REFLECTIONS OF A 1914 VINTAGE VALENTINE PARTY IRVING HERITAGE HOUSE, 303 SOUTH O’CONNOR FEBRUARY 9, SUNDAY, 2PM-4PM The Irving Heritage House at 303 South O’Connor will be abuzz with activity as the Irving Heritage Society presents the annual Vintage Valentine Tea on February 9, Sunday, 2pm-4pm. This 100th anniversary of the first housewarming party held by new homeowners C.P. and Virginia Schulze will find the home decorations reminiscent of the hearts and cupids used in 1914. The tea table will be lavishly filled with special treats; some taken from recipes of yesteryear. A special ensemble of historical figures has been gathered to present the Reflections of a 1914 Vintage Valentine Party. The Irving Heritage House was built in 1912 and is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. This year’s celebration is chaired by Heritage Society past presidents Mary Oberlin and Barbara Terrill. The public is invited to the Valentine Tea on February 9 and admission is free. For more information about Heritage Society activities, visit irvingheritage or call 972-252-3838. Location: Irving Heritage House, 303 South OConnor in Irving 75060 Presented by: Irving Heritage Society Time: 2pm-4pm Price: FREE Email: irvingheritagesociety@yahoo Phone: 972-252-3838 Website: irvingheritage *Monday, February 10 - DFW International ESL Citizenship Classes DFW International Community Alliance is proud to partner these FREE classes that will prepare green card holders for the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Exam. Each series is 11 sessions (22 hours) long and we will provide all the books and study materials. DFW International Community Alliance se enorgullece de auspiciar esta nueva clase gratuita que les servirá a los titulares de la Green Card como preparación para el Examen de Naturalización. Cada serie consta de 11 sesiones (22 horas) de duración. No es tarde para empezar.. Location: Iglesia Palacio del Rey in Oak Cliff, 2825 W Illinois Avenue. Es dificil de ver pero esta AL LADO de la THRIFT MART que tiene un letrero blanco enorme. Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Price: FREE Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-340-9707 Website: dfwinternational.org/Citizenship/ *Tuesday, February 11 - National Day of Prayer Citywide Prayer Rally Rally in preparation for our National Observance Day, May 1, 2014. Location: The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Pkwy in Plano Presented by: North Texas Regional NDP Team Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Email: [email protected] Phone: 972-424-2074 Website: northtexasndp.org *Tuesday, February 11 - Free Egyptian Belly Dance Class and Demonstration Mini class and performance by professional dancer Tamra Henna Location: Little Egypt Studio, 2840 S Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75041 in Garland Presented by: Little Egypt and Tamra Henna Time: 7-8pm Price: FREE Email: tamrahennatx@gmail Phone: 469-777-8391 Website: tamrahennatx *Friday, February 14 - 10th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance: Rhythm and Soul of a People Location: The Black Academy of Arts & Letters - 650 S Griffin St in Dallas, TX 75202 Presented by: Dallas Black Dance theater Time: 8 pm and 10 pm Price: Student Morning Performance $5 Public Performance $10 Phone: 214-743-2440 *Friday, February 14 - Jubilee Theatre: The Mountaintop (theater about Martin Luther King) Winner of the distinguished Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Mountaintop is a vivid and bold reimagining of the last night in the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Set in the now infamous Lorraine Motel, Dr. King has an unexpected visitor whochallenges him to face his own humanity, as well as the fate of our country. Hailed as daring, rousing and provocative by Entertainment Weekly, and Soul Stirring by Variety Magazine,The Mountaintop is a spiritual march through the soul of a great man and the heart of a changing nation. Following in the steps of its recent London and Broadway success, Jubilee Theatre is proud to present the North Texas Premiere of this provocative play. Location: Jubilee Theater, 506 Main Street in Fort Worth, TX 76102 Time: 8 pm and 3 pm Phone: 817-338-4206 Website: jubileetheatre.org/ Enjoy!!
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