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For Immediate Release: February 3, 2006
| Contact: | Kathleen Hirooka Community Relations Coordinator (510)238-6713 khirooka@oaklandlibrary.org |
Black History Month Events and Programs
at the African American Museum and Library
(Oakland, CA) The African American Museum and Library (AAMLO) announces their Black History Month program schedule for 2006, which includes a return of the Season Sistahs, a new exhibit on Oakland artist Arnold White, and much more. AAMLO, located at 659-14th Street in downtown Oakland, is a division of the Oakland Public Library. These programs are free to the public.
| Saturday, February 11 | |
| 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Back by popular demand… Season Sistahs Book Signing Life's Spices From Seasoned Sistahs is a new and exciting anthology of real stories and poetry written by mature women of color from all walks of life. |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Celebrating Community: Henry Delton Williams Gospel Choir Experience the electrifying sounds of this dynamic gospel group. |
| February 17 through April 15, 2006 | |
| Oakland's Arnold White: A Retrospective Exhibition Local artist Arnold White is celebrated in a retrospective of some of his favorite creations reflecting the sights and sounds of his beloved Oakland. White's abstract expressionism explodes with all of the vibrant colors of the rainbow and infuses his work with energy and promise. |
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| Friday, February 17 | |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Opening Reception for Oakland's Arnold White: A Retrospective Exhibit |
| Saturday, February 18 | |
| 1:00 - 4:00 pm | "A Celebration of Black Community" Open Forum A community discussion sponsored by the National Association of SEADOGS (Northern California Chapter), an international organization dedicated to humanitarian and charitable endeavours that started in Nigeria. Master of Ceremonies: Osagie Enabulele. |
| Sunday, February 19 | |
| 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Oaktown Youth Musical Showcase Khalil Shaheed presents promising young jazz musicians from throughout the Bay Area - an unforgettable musical experience! |
| Saturday, February 25 | |
| 10:00 - 12 noon | Genealogy Class facilitated by Mrs. Electra Price Participate in a workshop to find out about your ancestors. |
| 11:00 -12:30 pm | Bay Area Girl Scouts - Commentary Writing Program Girls Scouts refine broadcasting skills for on-air commentary. |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | An Evening with Marvin X Join us for his comic monologue A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Oakland and book signing. Sponsored by the Oakland Post Newspaper Group and the University of Poetry. Hosted by the African American Museum and Library. |
AAMLO is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5:30 pm. For more information, call (510) 637-0200, or see the Library's Web site: www.oaklandlibrary.org Please refrain from wearing scented products to library events. To request sign interpretation, or other accommodation, call the number above or (510) 834-7446 (TTY) at least five working days prior to the event. The Oakland Public Library is a department of the City of Oakland.
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