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Black Gold
and
In Between
Artists Talk with Yo Yo Ma
Arts, Advocacy and Anacostia
November 30 6-9 PM
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The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, in partnership with the YoYo Ma Bach Project and Black owned businesses of Historic Anacostia present:
Art, Advocacy and Anacostia
a day filled with events for art and music lovers across the city. A special artist talk with world renowned cellist, YoYo Ma will take place in the Chase Black Box Theatre at 7:15PM.
In Between
by Tim Davis
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is a narrative about the state of being situated somewhere between two extremes or recognized categories. These extremes are the result of a divided America, and the gap is getting larger. This exhibition closely examines housing discrimination, racism, mass incarceration, migration, and their violent effects on Americans. This exhibit runs through January 19, 2019 at Honfluer Gallery at 1241 Good Hope Rd SE.
Black Gold -
a group exhibition -
celebrates Black Excellence throughout time and space. Uniting figurative and abstract elements, these five artists create vivid representations of Black culture that exist independent of temporal experience. The five local artists selected to be part of this experience are from varied backgrounds but are all equally passionate about their craft and message. This exhibit runs through January 5, 2019 at Vivid Gallery at 1231 Good Hope Rd SE.
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL.
$30,000 FOR 2019 ART, CULTURE AND SMALL BUSINESS
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Selfies with Santa
Holiday Party
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The children of Southeast are writing their wish list and checking it twice. This holiday season can be a hectic time of the year; coming off the heels of Halloween and Thanksgiving, the expectations can often put a lot of pressure on parents and guardians to fulfill kids’ wishes. To relieve some of the pressure, the Anacostia Arts Center has called Santa and his helpers to bring Selfies with Santa back to Historic Anacostia for the 5
th
time.
The event will include a Santa photo booth, juggling elves, holiday crafts, caroling, toys and delicious holiday treats.
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In addition to the usual festivities,
Wicked Uncle
, a Maryland based toy company will be dropping by with toys for the kids (while supplies last).
“We have to make sure Santa takes his time in Anacostia. Selfies is free and a lot of fun. It’s great to see all the smiling faces” – Camille Kashaka, Director Anacostia Arts Center.
Selfies with Santa takes place on
December 15 from 11AM-2PM
at the Anacostia Arts Center 1231 Good Hope Road SE Washington, DC 20020. The event is free and open to the public
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SPICE!
DRAG AND FASHION SHOW
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Join us as we celebrate World AIDS Day with a drag and fashion show featuring clothing from Vintage & Charmed Clothing Boutique. You won't want to miss this one.
December 1 doors at 7PM
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POETIC VIBES
with Sir Harvey Fitz
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#PoeticVibesDC
Poetic Vibes is created and hosted by Harvey Fitz in conjunction with The
Anacostia Arts Center
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It takes place every first Friday of each month at the
Honfleur Gallery
1241 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020. Doors open at 7pm, the open mic begins at 8pm. This month's feature is
Jeff Young
aka
Backpack Jef
f.
December 7 doors at 7PM
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In partnership with East River Jazz, come enjoy an afternoon of jazz for free in our lounge, featuring Warren Wolf. He is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore,MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano.
December 9 from 3-5PM
FREE
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When light shines out of the darkness you just have to pay attention; Derrick and Ramunda Young are a shining light in Anacostia.
On November 8, 2018 Ramunda Young was honored by
The Root
as one of their
100 Most Influential African Americans of 2018.
An award that is definitely deserved, as both Derrick and Ramunda have been highlighted in local and national press from Vanity Fair to East of the River Magazine.
In less than a year this inspirational couple has turned their online bookstore into a nationally recognized and rapidly growing business venture.
MahoganyBooks is located inside the Anacostia Arts Center at 1231 Good Hope Road SE Washington DC. Visit their
website
for more information and events.
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MahoganyBooks was approached by Camille Kashaka, Director of the Anacostia Arts Center as she searched for a bookstore that would bring a much-needed resource to the residents of Southeast. As quoted in the Washington Post, Kashaka’s
D
C Dream Day
would include a visit to a black owned bookstore, she desired the same option for the youth East of the river.
The Anacostia Arts Center is a visual and performing arts space, encompassing the small business needs of black entrepreneurs. Over 25,000 visitors walk through the doors each year to enjoy music, art, live performances and shopping, all while supporting black business owners and creatives.
MahoganyBooks, opened on Black Friday 2017 in the Anacostia Arts Center adding to the full roster of other Black owned businesses within the space. As external influences on the commercial and residential development of the neighborhood aim to change the essence of Anacostia, the Black owned businesses within the Arts Center continue to grow; they prove that small business ownership is possible and profitable.
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LEDISI
Special Book Signing
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MahoganyBooks is proud to present, 12x Grammy-nominated recording artist, actress, songwriter and author, Ledisi for a special discussion and signing of her powerful new book, The Walk: Accepting Your Life As It Is Now. This powerhouse is known around the world for her spellbinding voice and today she is sharing her truths about enjoying your life’s journey right where you are.
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December 2, 2018 at 3PM - 4:30PM
1231 Good Hope Road SE WDC 20020
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American Moor b
y Keith Hamilton Cobb
Directed by Kim Weild
January 9 – February 3, 2019
Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Place SE,
Washington DC 20020
Show Schedule:
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
January 13 at 3 p.m. – special presentation including discussion and reception for area teachers, in partnership with Folger Shakespeare Library.
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General Admission Tickets: $40
Pay What You Can preview performances: January 9 – 10 at 8 p.m. Discounts available for students, seniors, and East of the River residents.
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When you give to the Anacostia Arts Center, you sustain Anacostia Arts.
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1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC, 20020 - (202)-631-6291
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