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Soweto Gospel Choir, Sun, Mar 4 at The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, Midtown Atlanta    7pm  Tickets: $35-$65 http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or the Fox Theatre Box Office   http://www.foxtheatre.org/     The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30 + member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro

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Contemporary Artists of Africa Here and Abroad:  An exhibition celebrating the beauty and power of Contemporary African Art in Atlanta's African community.   This exhibition will be accompanied by West African art from Hammonds House Museum's permanent collection with major representation from the countries of Senegal and Nigeria.   November 20, 2011- January 29, 2012.   learn more...

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The Story of Kinyarwanda:  During the Rwandan genocide, when neighbors killed neighbors and friends betrayed friends, some crossed lines of hatred to protect each other. At the time of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Mufti of Rwanda, the most respected Muslim leader in the country, issued a fatwa forbidding Muslims from participating in the killing of the Tutsi. As the country became a

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Expect the unexpected at the 2011 National Black Arts Festival, July 7th through July 17th. Get ready for Unexpected Encounters with the culture, people and art of the African Diaspora, as this year’s festival goes beyond expectations with extraordinary experiences for all who encounter it. Beginning July 7 with the opening of Trenton Doyle Hancock’s exhibition at the SCAD Gallery at the Woodruff

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Register for the Batik Workshop Taught by Renowned Ugandan artist Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Gems of Africa Gallery Participants will learn the history and process of Batik making. All materials and supplies will be included and participants will leave with a finished Batik that they will have created during the class.  View the last workshop. Click here

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We are having a book signing with the author of "Harlem Son", Kevin W. Thorbourne on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  Light refreshments will be served.  To learn more about the author, go to http://readharlemson.vpweb.com/. Buy Now

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African Diaspora Tourism (ADT) is an online magazine dedicated to exploring the culture, heritage, places and influences of people of African descent, past and present. The ADT web site highlights information on how people of color, living all over the world as a result of the transatlantic slave trade and modern-day migration, are continuously shaping the cultures of North, Central and South

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The 2nd Annual Joie de Vivre Senegal Arts & Culture Tour! June 4 - June 15, 2011 In celebration of the 2011 19th Annual St. Louis Jazz Festival, Taller Portobelo Norte and Black Pearl Travel are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Joie de Vivre Arts & Culture Tour of Senegal, the Paris of Africa! Participants will tour Dakar, a metropolitan city full of energy and life; attend the St. Louis Jazz

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HOPE and MUSIC with the African Childrens ChoirThursday, February 10, 2011 The Tabernacle152 Luckie St NW Atlanta, GA 30303 8-10p.m.  Doors open 7p.m. HOPE International (HOPE) and the African Childrens Choir (ACC) are teaming up to bring a message of hope and healing to Atlanta— along with an evening of stirring music and inspiring stories of transformation.  Join us as the choir performs

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Urban Bush Women January 22, 2011 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303 http://www.rialtocenter.org/ Founded in 1984 by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Urban Bush Women (UBW) is a performance ensemble dedicated to exploring the use of cultural expression as a catalyst for social change. It weaves contemporary dance, music, and text with the history, culture, and spiritual

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Our 9 person group trip to South Africa was fabulous.  More pictures to come. We started off touring Pretoria and than to the Lesedi Cultural Village. The next day we went to the Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum/Memorial, Mandela's Home and Soweto Tour.  No photography is allowed in either of the museums. We went on Safari to the Pilanesburg Game Reserve

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Presented by: Academy Theatre Thursday 7/8/2010 at 7:30 p.m. General Admission: $9.95 119 Center St. Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Phone: 404-474-8332 The Ugandan Orphans Choir brings a message of hope to American audiences through the traditional rhythmic dances and songs of Africa. The choir performs in colorful African costumes and sings both sacred and secular tribal songs from all over Africa

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Huge 4th of July Weekend Sale!!! We are having a Huge Sale this 4th of July weekend; Friday & Saturday Only. (Note: We will be closed on Sunday, July 4th). Not everything in the gallery will be on sale, but those items that are will have great discounts. So that special piece you fell in love with but thought that you couldn't afford, you just might be able to this weekend.  Layaway will NOT be

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A Taste of Culture Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm3 Gems of Africa Gallery 630 North Highland Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 In June 2010, South Africa will become the first African nation to host the World Cup, the most widely viewed sporting event in the world. Join NBAF, the Wines of South Africa (WOSA), a not-for-profit industry organization which promotes the export of wines of

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Join us for a fun and elegant evening of international cuisine, wine, silent auction, and trivia to raise funds to Culture Connect's core program that serve over 6,000 people annually. May 1, 2010 from 6:00-10:00pm at the Defoor Centre. Click here to purchase tickets. Culture Connect was founded in 2005 as a nonprofit organization with the purpose of meeting the needs of immigrants and

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Sunday, March 28, 2010 at The Park Tavern (corner of Monroe Ave. & 10th St.) in Midtown. Pamoja Penda is a green music and arts festival that will benefit the Ugandan American Partnership Organization’s (UAPO) work with refugee communities in Northern Uganda, and help to raise awareness for grassroots organizations in Africa and in Atlanta.  Pamoja Penda's goal is to connect communities in

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Soweto Gospel Choir from South AfricaThursday, 2/25/2010 @ 8:00 p.m. Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA Expect earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, and a cappella numbers, as well as accompaniment by an exciting 4-piece band and percussion section. Add to this, energetic dancing and vibrant, colorful costumes and the mix is awesome. This young dynamic choir performs both traditional and contemporary music,

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We have just unpacked our new shipment of South African Pottery. As usual we have gotten in some fabulous pieces. Below are a few photos of the new items, but if want to see more, click here to go to our website or stop by our gallery to see all of the new pieces. We recently got in new shipments of Driftwood Sculptures, Ngwenya Glass, Baskets and Kenyan Crafts as well. Zimbabwean Pottery is

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March 18-20, 2010 Cape Town, South Africa From 2010, all citizens of Cape Town will have an annual, all inclusive Carnival that aims at bringing together the diverse communities of the city through the universal language of music, dance, cultural and creative expression. The inaugural Cape Town Carnival will be held from 18–20 March 2010. Book Your Trip Now!!! The Cape Town Carnival endeavors

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January 14 could be the biggest day for mobile giving to date, as word that texting "Haiti" to number 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross went viral via Twitter, Facebook, and news reports. (Facebook reports that its users have been posting more than 1,500 status updates a minute containing the word Haiti.)  Donate Now!!! In $10 increments, more than $4 million has been raised via the

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You are coordially invited to attend an Exhibit/Opening Reception for Liberian artist Naplah E. Naplah and a Fundraiser benefiting The Lucille and Willie Murphy Foundation (LWMF) at Gems of Africa Gallery on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Exhibit runs thru December 19th. 15% of the proceeds from all sales during the Opening Reception will benefit (LWMF) and will be donated to

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Register Now by calling 770-465-6610 Even if you can not attend, please consider donating to this worthy cause. Africa's Children's Fund 4470 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road  Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30338  Phone 770-465-6610  e-mail: Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

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In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply arts-based character building and teacher-developed hands-on activities to Kwanzaa principles throughout the year -- at work, at home and at play. Dr. Collette M. Hopkins, Facilitator Saturday, December 12, 2009 10 AM - 12 Noon Atlanta Fulton County Public Library Central Children's Department One Margaret Mitchell Square Atlanta, GA

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Lucille and Willie Murphy were both born in the segregationist South as it was emerging from the Great Depression. It was from this challenging environment that they formed their strong sense of responsibility toward addressing social inequities. Furthermore, giving rise to their unfaltering belief in the power of education to right inequalities and improve the lives of those for whom such

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Workshop Fun With Jazz for the Family Carl Anthony of WCLK - PresenterSaturday, October 24, 2009Noon - 2 PMSouth Fulton Arts Center, AtlantaFree and Open to the PublicWorkshopQuilting: A Family TraditionBelinda Pedroso - PresenterSaturday, November 7, 2009Noon - 2 PMSouth Fulton Arts Center, AtlantaFree and Open to the PublicEducation & Family ProgramsKwanzaa KornerSaturday, December 12,

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We are expecting a new shipment of Driftwood Sculptures from Mozambique to arrive at the end of October. We are also working on a new shipment of Ngwenya Glass which we expect to arrive before Christmas. We will keep you updated on the status of the shipments.

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We would like to invite you to our Huge Sale on Shona Sculptures. Buy any Shona sculpture at regular price and get the second Shona sculpture of equal or lesser value at an incredible 75% Off. All Shona sculptures will be on sale. The sale starts Thursday, October 1, 2009 and will end on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Stop by today to view our great selection of sculptures. View NewsletterGems

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September 24, 2009, 6 p.m.High Museum: Hill AuditoriumThis program is free and seating is limited. Reservations required.Christopher D. Roy, Professor of Art History, Elizabeth M. Stanley Faculty Fellow of African Art, University of Iowa. Made possible by Darl Snyder and Friends of African Art. In 79 AD the Roman historian Pliny said: Semper ex Africa aliquid novii. "There is always something new

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6 New works by Liberian artist Naplah E. Naplah now available!"Pounding Rice"Upcoming Art Exhibit by Naplah E. NaplahFriday, December 4, 2009 at 6:30pmGems of Africa Gallery630 N. Highland Ave.Atlanta, GA 30306404-876-8200www.gemsofafricagallery.com

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Riverdale World Fest 2009 September 19, 20096690 Church Street, Riverdale, GAThis event is an International Festival of Food, Arts & Crafts. There will be special performances all day representing the various cultures in the Riverdale area. Authentic food, arts and crafts vendors will create an international marketplace for your enjoyment. For more information, please call (770)997-8989. Anyone

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YOUSSOU N'DOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE Opening in Atlanta, July 31st Regal Tara Theater 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road N.e. Atlanta, GA 30324 404) 634-5661 Check website for show times The new award winning film Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love opens in Atlanta (Regal Tara Theater) on Friday, July 31st, after opening to great success in New York and Los Angeles – “One of the best openings for a

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CNN Presents Black in America 2Wednesday July 22nd at 9:00pm Thursday July 23rd at 8:00pmReported by Soledad O'Brien

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Heritage Arts Festival 2009July 23-26, 2009Underground Atlanta Celebrates African-American & African Heritage Come out and enjoy the "Creative Spirit" of the Heritage Arts Festival at Underground Atlanta featuring a spectacular Artist Market, Vendor Market and daily entertainment!This year's celebration is July 23-26, 2009. Join us day or evening for the Artist and Vendor Markets:•Thursday -

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The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF)July 29 through August 2, 2009MEET US at the National Black Arts Festival for a global celebration encompassing music, film, literary and gala experiences that blend the sights, sounds, words, flavors and excitement of the African Diaspora.DISCOVER US through crafts, cuisine, legends and literature.EXPERIENCE US through our heritage, performances, praise and

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The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) SEP. 24-27, Atlanta, GA PVIFF is committed to the idea that the international film community is a powerful voice in our society, and increasingly plays a vital role in connecting not only the local communities they serve, but the world globally. PVIFF has partnered with the African American Cinema (AACG) and, Hispanic Cinema Museum (HCM

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SCAD-Atlanta presents Desert Jewels: Exhibition of North African jewelry and photography from the Xavier Guerrand-Hermes collection. April 7-May 2 at the ACA Gallery of SCAD, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. The exhibition is organized by the Museum for African Art, New York and will feature approximately 80 previously unexhibited pieces of North African jewelry and 27 late 19th- and early

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Our new shipment of Shona sculptures have arrived and everything has been unpacked. Come in to see all of the great new pieces. Click here to see larger images. In addition to the Shona Sculptures, we also have a few new Masks as well.We are also having a 25% OFF SALE on all of the OLD Shona Sculptures until the end of February.

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December 14, 2008 from 3pm to 6pmA Holiday Benefit Supporting the Pine and Peachtree Homeless Shelter.Admission:Your donation of canned goods.If you can not attend but would like to make a donation, Please make checks payable to:The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless.This is a non-profit 501c3 organization20% of All Gallery Sales during the Fundraiser will be donated to The Metro Atlanta

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We just finished unpacking our new shipment of Driftwood Sculptures from Mozambique. These beautiful one of a kind sculptures are all hand carved out of either Ebony or Tamboti wood and come in various sizes (from 6" to 50"). Come by today to see all of the wonderful new pieces.Our Shipment of Shona Sculptures from Zimbabwe has recently left Africa and is on its way here. It should be arriving by

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Now - May 25, 2009@ The Civic CenterTutankhamun:The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs: A new exhibition featuring more than 130 treasures from the tomb of celebrated pharaoh King Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites. The exhibition will premiere at the Atlanta Civic Center from November 15, 2008, to May 25, 2009, and is presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. The

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Saturday, Nov 29, 2008@ 595 North (click here for directions)Doors open at 7:00 PMTicketing: $15 Advance / $20 Day of ShowVIP tickets available The Charity: Project HarambeeProject Harambee began as a dream belonging to a group of students at the College of Charleston; an opportunity to visit a beautiful country, to witness the effects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on its people, and to build a

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