Your Answer to ÒThe Big
AskÓ
In our last newsletter, I asked you
several questions that included the following: to share your thoughts, insights and ideas about the BACC; to
visit the gallery; to come to our office and give us your feedback and suggestions; and if you are not currently a member
to renew your membership or start a new one. Many of you have responded and started or renewed your
membership, participated in events, stopped by the office and Gail Sydnor
gallery and called with your advice which has been greatly appreciated. Your membership helps to support our
daily operations and some of our projects and events. We have some exciting things that we are doing around the
city and would like to share some of those with you.
Our first Youth Forum in the fall & winter series was held on September 23rd and the topic was ÒMusic and its InfluenceÓ. We had a great group of high school age youth that participated in the forum and were able to express their opinions freely. See ÒUpcoming EventsÓ for our next topic and information.
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In June, we began providing entertainment during the Ecumenical Senior CenterÕs monthly Fish Fry to assist with their fundraising between Noon and 1:00 p.m. | This year, our annual Youth Photography and Drawing classes will be offered during the Lake Street Boys & Girls Club after school program, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | We have also launched our reconstructed website at www.blackartskalamazoo.org. Please check out our new look. |
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Monthly Art Hop
In the month of November we will
be featuring Detroit multimedia artist Henry T. Heading in the Gail Sydnor Gallery in the BACC located in the
Epic Center. A reception will be held
on Friday, November 7, 2008 from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as part of the monthly Art Hop in downtown Kalamazoo.
African American Book
Read & Discussion
The BACC and the community are currently reading,
"The Color of Water" by James McBride. The facilitated
discussion will be held at the BACC on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:00
p.m. There will be a reception immediately following with light
refreshments.
Film Series
Akeelah and the Bee
Will be shown in the Gail
Sydnor Gallery
Saturday, November 14, 2008
at 1:00 p.m.
FREE
Youth Forum
The next topic on ÒRelationships/SexÓ will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, at 5:30 p.m. please contact us for more information. The forum is for high school age youth. Refreshments are provided after the forum. The Youth Forums are sponsored in part by the Arcus Gay & Lesbian Fund.
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Death
and the
KingÕs Horseman
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This
theater production will be presented at Kalamazoo College staring KalamazooÕs
own Dr. Von Washington, Sr. November 15 Ð 23, 2008 at the Nelda K. Balch Playhouse on the Kalamazoo
College campus.
On Saturday, November 22, 2008, tickets will be 50% off the regular price for BACC members
and friends. To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased through the
BACC office. A reception for
ticket holders will be held on November 22, at the BACCÕs Gail Sydnor Art
Gallery at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments
donated by the Millennium Restaurant Group will be served and attendees will
have an opportunity to meet and greet members of the cast before going to see
the play.
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Savion GloverÕs BARE
SOUNDZ
Brings Innovative
Dance to the
Miller Auditorium
stage
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Hours of Operation
Tuesday Ð Friday
Office 9:00 am. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Art Gallery 1:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Office & Art Gallery Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Address
Black Arts & Cultural Center
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 202
P. O. Box 3505
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-3505
Phone Fax
269-349-1035 269-349-1982
Email
Website
Black
Arts & Cultural Center Mission
The
mission of the BACC is to develop potential and creativity in Blacks in the
Kalamazoo area, advance the awareness of Black artistic ability, preserve Black
cultural heritage and enhance interactions among diverse groups in the community.