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Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Walter Theatre
Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts
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"The Art Songs and Arrangements of Notable 20th Century African American Female Composers: An Examination of Their Musical Style"
Vocal Recital
By Dr. Kimberley M. Davis, soprano, University of Southern Mississippi School of Music; accompanied by Mrs. Elaine Moss (Music)
Sweet potato pie and apple cider will be served immediately following Dr. Davis' recital.
Co-sponsored with
Music Program and
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Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Cofrin Hall, room 11
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"Hoop Dreams"
Film presentation and panel discussion
Panelists include Angelica Moreno (Cultural Diversity) and Dr. Paul Schnorr, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Facilitated by Dr. Deirdre Egan (English and American Studies)
Pizza and beverages will be served!
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Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Soul Food Dinner ticket information
Cafe
Sensenbrenner Memorial Union
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Soul Food Dinner
Keynote by Mr. Raymond Doswell, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri
>>Raymond Doswell Bio (PDF)
Featuring The Ko-Thi Dance Company. Ko-Thi uses an ensemble of pulsating vibrant rhythms and sterling hypnotic movement. Dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional African-American and Caribbean dance and drumming. This dance group uses a myriad of traditional instruments, authentic costumes, infectious music, and extraordinary dance to educate and bridge the gap between cultures. The company is Wisconsin's national and international touring gem.
Get your
tickets early for this sell out event! Meal dollars and custom cash will be accepted as payment.
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Feb. 25-29, 2008
Gallery open daily 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Godschalx Gallery
Bush Art Center
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"Nadi Qamar - A Legend in His Own Time"
African Instruments Exhibit
Special performance and reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in room 130 of the Bush Art Center
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Black History Month Events 2008 (PDF)
Curious about the origins of Black HIstory Month?
Take a look back at
major events in Black History and the Civil Rights Movement.
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