Current events
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Blvd dedicated in Miami
Jean-Jacques Dessalines Boulevard Dedication Ceremony
Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 3:00 P.M.
Northwest 125th Street ½ block East of Northwest 7th Avenue
200 Years of History and Creativity - November 9 through December 10, 2004
Bread and Roses Cultural Project
And
the Haitian American Voters Organization
Present
200 YEARS OF HISTORY AND CREATIVITY
a group showing of Haitian artists
WHERE:
Gallery 1199
310 W 43rd Street (between 8th &9th)
New York, NY 10036
WHEN: Opening reception Tuesday, November 9, 2004 6pm – 8pm Exhibit runs November 9 – December 10, 2004 Gallery hours 10am – 8pm weekdays
The opening reception will feature Haitian folkloric singing and dancing with Carolle Demesmin as well as scenes from the Paul Robeson Theater production of “The Lion in Captivity”, a play about Toussaint Louverture.
There will be additional events featured during this celebration of Haitian culture and creativity:
Friday, November 19, 2004, 6pm – 7pm:
Spoken word night with classic Haitian folktales and modern Haitian poetry with various artists.
Friday, December 3, 6pm – 7pm:
Film night: showing “The Agronomist” by Jonathan Demme
Friday, December 10, 6pm – 9pm
Closing reception with Haitian music and open mike.
For more information, please contact Rytva Soni Tilson at 212-603-1194, rytvas@1199.org or William Johnson, 212-603-1192, williamj@1199.org
A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Haitian Disaster Relief
New Play about Toussaint Louverture opens in Peoria, IL on Friday, October 29, 2004
"The Ghosts of Haiti: The Untold Story of Toussaint L'Ouverture," will be performed Friday and Saturday at the Apollo Fine Arts and Entertainment Centre. Read the full story at PJStar.com.
