HEALING & JOY is the theme for
Philadelphia’s 8th Annual Black Women's Arts Festival
Wed July 27 thru Sun July 31, 2011
An exciting, inclusive community event, the Black Women's Arts Festival features multi-media artistic and creative performance and exhibits by self-identified women and girls of African heritage. This year will include a rich variety of healing arts and more of a focus on personal growth and spirituality as well as the creative arts.
Music, Films, Spoken Word, Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, Children's Events, Workshops, Open Mics, Food, Vendors, and After Parties
LOCATIONS
The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St (at Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19107
Most events are free! Donations always appreciated. No one turned away except*.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 27
7:00pm-9:00pm – Acclaimed, controversial Sudanese author Kola Boof discusses her unique novel “The Sexy Parts of the Bible”
Where: Moonstone Arts Center
Admission: Free. Light refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, July 28
12:00pm – 5:00pm – Films, Networking/Community Announcements, Clothing & Book Swap and TBA (Free)
Where: The Rotunda
Bring gently worn clothing and/or books to leave for others to take and enjoy as a special souvenir of the Festival! Mail us your fliers/business cards and they’ll be put on the Artists Merch Table (as space allows) for the duration of the Festival. Free advertising! (Mail to: BWAF Merch Table, c/o The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
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Thursday, July 28
7:00pm – 9:00pm All People's Open Mic featuring Wings of Worth. ($8/Advance with Sign-Up Option, $10/Door)
Where: Moonstone Arts Center
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Friday, July 29 – All Events at The Rotunda, Free Admission until 8pm. Ticketed events after 8pm.
11:30am Doors Open
12:00noon-1:30pm – Beautiful/Ugly Workshop by Alyesha Wise (Free)
1:40pm-2:00pm – Spoken Word Performance by Ms. Wise (Free)
2:10pm – 2:40pm – Music by Cassendre Xavier (Free)
2:50pm – 3:30pm – The Spiritual Laws of Abundance: Learning to Wo/Manifest Prosperity, Lecture & Discussion with Amethyste Rah (Free)
3:40pm – 4:15pm – Listening Room – Creating Money: Keys to Abundance, an Orin Meditation by Sanaya Roman followed by Discussion moderated by Amethyste Rah (Free)
4:25pm – 5:15pm – Listening Room – Creating Money: Releasing Doubts & Fears, an Orin Meditation by Sanaya Roman followed by Discussion moderated by Amethyste Rah (Free)
5:20pm – 6:00pm – Listening Room – Affirmations for Survivors: Self-Love by Amethyste Rah (Free)
6:05pm – 7:55pm – To Be Announced (TBA)
8:00pm – 11:00pm - Erotic Open Mic (All Genders.Parental Advisory) hosted by Taj El (Admission: $10 - $5 Sliding Scale)
6:00pm-11:00pm –Marketplace/Vendors & Visual Art Exhibits by Valerie Smith and Amira Whitfield
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Saturday, July 30
11:00am – 1:00pm Children's Storytime at Big Blue Marble Bookstore (Free)
12:00pm – 11:00pm Events at The Rotunda (12pm-8pm Free, except where noted. A “block” ticket is $10/Advance, $15/Door and includes ALL shows from 8pm to Close)
12:00noon – 12:20pm – Music by Ebonie Smith (Free)
12:30pm – 12:50pm – Music by Cassendre Xavier (Free)
12:55pm – 1:20pm – Listening Room – Attracting Your Soulmate, an Orin Meditation by Sanaya Roman introduced by Amethyste Rah (Free)
1:25pm – 1:55pm – Soulmate Attraction for the Rest of Us, a Lecture & Discussion moderated by Amethyste Rah (Free)
2:00pm – 3:00pm – Getting Back to Our Roots: Root Chakra-based Yoga, Meditation & Lecture with Vanessa Hazzard-Tillman, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Yogini (*$10/Advance, $15/Door)
3:15pm – 3:50pm – Art Talk with Visual Artist Charlene Cooper & TBA (Free)
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Sugar Blues Workshop with Terri C. Thompson, Health Coach, Philadelphia LLC (Donations Appreciated)
5:05pm – 5:55pm – An Introduction to Green Smoothies & the Raw Food Lifestyle, Talk & Q & A with Cassendre Xavier. Includes a green smoothie demo & free samples! (Free)
6:00pm – 6:20pm – Poetry by Angel Hogan (Free)
6:25pm – 6:45pm – Poetry by Ebony Malaika Collier (Free)
7:00pm – 7:40pm – Honoring Our Ancestors & Elders Ceremony by O (Free)
8:00pm – 8:20pm – Performance by LiCK: The Liberty City Kings, award-winning drag troupe (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
8:25pm – 8:45pm – Fashion Show by BLU Dahlia (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
9:00pm – 9:20pm – Music by Vie Boheme (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
9:25pm – 9:45pm – Music by Sharon Hazel (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
9:50pm – 10:10pm – Music by Flow of The New Night Babies (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
10:20pm – 10:40pm – Dance by L.Y.F.E.: Live Your Fantasy Everyday dance troupe (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
10:45pm - 11:00pm – Music by Cassendre Xavier (included in the “8pm to Close Block Ticket” price of $10/Advance, $15/door)
6:00pm-11:00pm – Marketplace/Vendors & Visual Art Exhibits by Valerie Smith, Amira Whitfield, Jessica Valoris, Charlene Cooper, Ebony Malaika Collier
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Sunday, July 31 11:00am – 11:00pm All Events at The Rotunda
11:00am – 11:40am – Listening Room – Affirmations for Survivors: Spirituality by Amethyste Rah (Free)
11:45am – 12:45pm – Stress Management Workshop by Norissa Williams (Free)
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Modern Dance Class with Shandra Staley ($8/Advance/$10/Door)
2:10pm – 2:50pm – Listening Room – Affirmations for Survivors: Self-Love by Amethyste Rah (Free)
3:00pm – 4:00pm – African Dance Class with Shandra Staley ($8/Advance, $10/Door)
4:05pm – 4:20pm – TBA
4:30pm – 4:50pm – Music by Elle (Free)
4:55pm – 5:15pm – TBA
5:20pm – 5:55pm – The Importance of Joy: Cultivating the Emotion of Success, a talk by Cassendre Xavier (Free)
6:00pm – 7:00pm – From Ashes to Angels: a Journey Through Womanhood, stage performance by Zoe Flowers (Free)
7:05pm – 7:25 – Womb of Love, performance art / theater by O ($10/Advance, $15/Door)
7:30pm – 7:50pm – Music by Cassendre Xavier (Free)
8:00pm – 8:30pm – TBA
8:35pm – 8:55pm – TBA
9:00pm – 9:20pm – TBA
9:30pm – 9:50pm – Music by Rafiya (Free)
9:55pm – 10:15pm – TBA
10:20pm – 10:40pm – TBA
10:45pm – 11:05pm - TBA
6:00pm-11:00pm – Marketplace/Vendors & Visual Art Exhibits by Amira Whitfield & Marilyn Louis
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