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(Detroit Cent a Perlaming Ms)
2-11 'SOJOURNER TRUTH -
Powerful Woman Orator -Sojourner
Truth knew her mission was from
God. She walked from podium to
THE DRESSER -Is an affectionate, podium across New England, the
funny. and moving portrait of life Eastern Seaboard, the South, and
backstage. Ronald Harwood's The Midwest, proclaiming Truth about
Dresser runs Feb, 7-14 In the Earl Negro rights, women's rights and
D.A. Smith Theatre on the U of D human rights. A Sojourner for Truth,
Mercy's McNichols campus. For, she flnally settled In Battle Creek, MI.
Information, a brochure or Her life and powerful speeche are
reservations (313/993-1130). performed on our stag,
demonstrating her strength and
wisdom. (70 minute Grades 4 to 12).
2·12 MARTIN LUTHER KING - I
Have A Dream (the moral leader of
the Civil Rights Movement) - His
dream and the Civil Rights Movement
are powerfully portrayed on our stage
with the songs, the speeches, and the .PBS program start Is delayed on
people who marched with him. See this date. (Check local Uatlngs)
Rosa Parks says 'NoW. Experience
the marches and the historic events
reenacted. See MLK and his dream
come alive. Feel the .intensity at..-.
mission and ap cl te the rights
already won. (fO minute . Gr d s .. to 12).
- DCPA, 8041 Harper Ave at Ven
Dyke (3131884-5741 or 313/642-6383).
SUNDAY, FEB.
7
AMERICANS - View 101 portraits of
exceptional Americans Feb. 7 thru
arch 21, 1993 at the DIS, 5200
Woodward. Admlssion:$6. Advance
tickets (313)833-2323.
ART EXHIBIT - A little bit of thl
(oils, watercolors, pastels). A Ilttl b
of that (drawings, paintings and
sculpture) created by mixed media
artist Donald Calloway Jr. Come
view his works of art Feb. 7-March 6,
1993 at the Liberal Arts Gallery, Inc.,
3361 Gratiot In Detroit.
(313/925-9578).
MaNDA Y, FEB.
S
IMAGING ALTERNATIVES: WAR
OR PEACE? - A permanent
collection from Feb. 8 thru March 11,
1 993 at the Swords into Plowshares
Peace Center & Gallery, 33 E Adams.
For Information (965-5422).
THE VIOLENT UNIVERSE - A
forty-five minute program every Tues.
and Thurs. Feb. 8 thru March 25,
'993, at 7pm. The program Is
narrated by veteran actor VIncent
• Pr\ce. ",,:r \ y how \I k
planetarium vis tors on a tour of
I hlngs that go bump In the night.'
Location: The Carr-Fles Planetarium
of MCC, 221 S. Quarterllne Rd In
Muskegon. For Information
(777 -0289).
TUESDAY�
FEB. 9
THE REAL THING - is about
In elligent and sophisticated people
caught up in the Irresistible bonds' of
love and marriage and the
unrelentln ain of adultery. Tom
Stop s comedy of fidelity and
. dellty, opens a� the Hllberry
Theatre (WSU campus) and runs thru
Feb. 25, 1993. (313/577-2972).
WEDNESDAY,
. FEB. 10
THUR.SDAY,
FEB. 11
OUR TOWN - Chronicles three
separate days In the lives of the
denizens of a fictional town, Grover's
Corners, New Hampshire, In the
years 1901-1913. Feb. 11-14 at the
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre In Ann
Arbor', MI. Tickets (313/764-0450).
FRIDAY, FEB.
12
AFFAIR Of THE HEART - LaBelle
Provence, specializlnq In European
. antiques and interior de.slgn, In a
benefit for the American Heart
Assoc., will preview the arrival of one
of a ind antique armoires and other
European Country anUques at the
firs! annual "Affair of the Heart"
recption on Feb 12, from 5-8p and
Feb, 13, from' 10-5pm. 14% of all
purchase going to benefit the charity.
For Information call La Belle
Provence, 119 North Center In
Northvltle, Mf (313/347-4333). _
CON'CERT �ERIES - M.ustard
Retreat will present a delightful
everuo of folk music and stories In
the Performance Space, Bldg F, m
9 of Oaklaee Community College'
(on e Auburn Hills campus), 2900
Fea hers one Dr Feb 12 a 8pm.
(313-340-6546).
LET IT SNOW gives a glimpse Into
how early 0 trOI ers .entertalned
AFRICAN MASK WORKSHOP -
African m ka are mor than just art
work. Other functions Include:
magical properties, mediator
between owner & spirit world,
Initiation and tr nsltlon from 'M�toAft1oenlAtr1ow\Amertoen
adol scence to maturity & burial HstoIy: wt'tIIl. cIci1't you In
functions. These Insight will be echocI'
explor d In a two-we k African Mask 2.12 "Africa's Impact on World
Ceramic workshop at the Detroit Religions," Guest Lecturer: Emz
Historical Museum (5401 Woodward) Nabawl
Feb. 13 and 20 from 1 :30-3:30pm.
Participants must be age 12 and up.
Attendance at both sessions Is
required. Fee $20, To register
contact Walter Weaver
(313-833-1263) .
BLACK AWARENESS - Act Three
presents 'The Artistry of Blackness·
from 2-4pm at McGregor Library.
12244 Woodward Ave 10 Highland
Park. This FREE Black History
month program will feature The
Mlghty_ Volee of Wonder �gospeO, - Joseph Walker William.
Marcus Blunt (gospel solo) and many Commun ty Center, 8431 Rosa Park. t
Euclid (313-865-5710)
more. . Everyone Is encour gad t",
com .
FRO SEA TO SHiNING SEA - A
exhlla'ratlng musical dram
celebrating the building of the "
transcontinental railroad - and the Image explores the arts throughouf
diversity of the crews who labore n the Americas, celebrating the
It. Performanc are a1 11 am and - extraordl nary creative ferment that
2pm Feb 13 the Music Hall Center has garnered global acclaim and
350 Madison Ave, Detrott. T1ck8t� given rise to a distinct and
are $6, (313-963-7663). Increasingly Influential Latin
American and Caribbean artistic
VALENTINE'S WORKSHOP - voice.
Parents and their children are In d
to participate In a free Val ntlne
workshop from 1 :30-3:30pm the
Detroit Historical Museum, 01
ooctward. Participants will make
Valentines whUe learning about the
history of Valentines. Call Walter
Weaver at (313-833-1263).
them elves on tho d y when It
wa wi r to reme n Indoor. Th s
exhlb�lon runs thru March, 1993
the OHM, 5401 Woodward.
(833-1805).
SATURDAY,
'FEB. 13
DCPA
The African-American
Experi ence ,
2-8 MURDER IN MISSISSIPPI -
The true secret history behind the
events used In the controversial film
of the same name. It examines the
summer of 1964 when three civil
rights activists, two white and one
Black were arrested following and
Informer's tip-off and were later
prominent citizen, a civil rights
supporter - and Black.
2-10 THE NICOLAS BROTHERS:
WE DANCE AND WE SING - With
a film and dance career spanning six
decades, the Nicholas Brothers
influenced Gregory Hines, Me
Hammer and Baryshnlkov.
Considered on a par with Fred Astalre
and Gene Kelly, these remarkable
mentell their own story Including rare
show business footage.
2-15 RELUCTANT COMRADE -
- A&E C' .. room IIIrs ,
c mer c I-fr ,from 7 -Sam ET Md
4·5am PT. T m y videotape and
retain th programs for edu one! u
for up to on year from rdat.
Lecture/Work hop
Seri
2·13 "The African Woman: Mother of
Humanity. "Guest Lecturer: Sia UII
2·20 "The African In American
History". Guest Lecturer: Ayodel
Bakerl
2·26 "The Restsltence to
Oppression", Guest Lecturer:
Mutope R. Alkebulan
2·27 ·Sorutlons for Afrlkan
Liberation". Panel Open Forum
of
2·16 10pm ET - "Get Up, Stand
Up" examines the we:ys In which the
nations of the Americas maintain
economic and polltlcaf sovereignty In
the face of strong pressures, both
foreign and domestic. The program,
set In Columbia, Jamaica and
Panama, explores a wide range of
threats, from narco-terrorlsm to
military Intervention.
. Public Television is proud to celebrate the African
American contribution to the arts. This month, our
programs pay tribute to the artists and performers
who have entertained and enriched us all.
2·2310pm ET _:_ "Flre In the Mind"
looks et the changing face of
revolution and revolutionaries In the
region today, with a special emphasis
on the former guerrilla fighters In EI
Salvador and the Shining Path In
Peru, and links these movements to
the revolutions In Cuba and
Nicaragua. •
FEBRUARY ON CHANNEL 56
MONDAY 218 SATURDAY 2120
Kathleen Bottle and Wynton Miles Davis: A Tribute
Marsalis: Baroque Duet
3-2 10pm ET - "The Americans"
returns to the United States to profile
California's Mexican-American
population, and the Latin American
and Caribbean communities of Miami
and New York City. This final episode
asks the question: What does It mean
to be an "Amerlcen' In a hemisphere
called the Americas?
CELEBRATING
!!!! AFRICAN
AMERICAN
CONT tBUTtON
!QTHEARTS
WEDNESDAY 2117
Black and Blue
THURSDAY 2118
Maya Angelou: Rainbow in
the Clouds
SUNDAY 2128
Abbey Lincoln: You Gotto
"" Pay the Band �
omon
PBS
Thursday " al Back"
with the C t after the
D
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112 Pric , 1/2 H ur
Prior t P rf rmance
with valid tud nt i.d.