Friday, February 1, 2013
February brings full roster of events, including iPad2 Giveaway
The Springfield Avenue Partnership invites community residents and visitors to celebrate Black History Month on the Avenue by participating in fun and educational activities and events being presented by local business owners for children, families and adults. The Partnership provided a grant of $100 as a supporting sponsor to any district business or community institution in the special improvement district that scheduled an event as part of the Black History Month celebration. The Partnership is also encouraging people to enter a Black History Month promotion for a chance to win an IPad2 donated by Every L'il Thing Florist (1573 Springfield Avenue) and Inc Pics (1608 Springfield Avenue). The contest is free to enter by visiting the …
Monday, January 28, 2013
The work of Emma Amos is highlighted; exhibit begins Feb. 2
The following information is from 1978 Arts Center. Gallery 1978 on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood kicks off its 11th Annual Black History Month Exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 2, featuring the work of acclaimed artist Emma Amos. The exhibit runs through March 24; an opening reception will be held Sunday, Feb. 10 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Amos is an internationally renowned artist whose work is included in the collections of MOMA, NJ State Museum and the Newark Museum. Her art combines printmaking and textiles. Some of her paintings are bordered with African fabrics and her own quilting or weavings and have been seen as a connecting link to European tapestries and the African diaspora. The exhibit is curated by Nette F. Thomas and Evelyn Graves. …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Celebrating Black History Month with the art of Tesfaye Tessema and the words of Dr. Rahidah Ismaili Abubaker.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
1978 Arts Center on Springfield Avenue is celebrating Black History Month in style with the art of Tesfaye Tessema and the words of Dr. Rahidah Ismaili Abubaker. The art show runs from Jan. 15 to Feb. 26, with the gallery open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be an exhibit-related family activity basket in the gallery during viewing hours. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, the art of Tesfaye Tessema A contemporary Ethiopian artist blending the sounds and visions of his African roots with his African American branches. Artist Reception, Sunday, January 29, 2- 6 p.m. Tesfaye Tessema has received accolades, achieved recognition, and earned respect for his work on a national and international level for decades. In addition to …
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11:40 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
at 67 years old and still find affirmative action against me. I've never been the right color or nationality even when I offered to work for free as an apprentice. more ›