The Artist of the H rl m Renalssanc • a
one-hour documentary by Amber Edwards
premiering Wednesday. February 16 at 10 p.m. ET
on PBS st tlons nationwide (check local II tlngs).
tell the little-known story of a group of
Afrlcan·Amerlcan visual artists fighting racial
prejudice and discrimination during a vibrant
period of creativity In the 1920 and '30 . Narrat d
by actor Jo Morton. the documentary combine
more than hundred tunnlng, original works of
art from that era; rar archival footage of the
artists and their world; first-person account, by
three urvivlng artist ; and Interviews with
author • arthistorian "and curator , to create a
colorful rno ale of Black art and history. Top Left:
Sculptor Augu ta Savage (1892-1962) start d her
own school for a plrlng artist In Harlem, but
ended her car er in seclusion and despair. Top
Right: Sculptor Sargent Claude John on
(1887-1967) was widely admired for his dignified
portrayal of Black ubJects. Bottom Left: William
Henry John on (1901-1970) was critically,
eet hned but died In pov rtY, none\hele ; "1Pre
than a thou an� 0 p , Htn re t. a t1.H I
th Nattonal Museum lean, rta .tn II
We hlngton, DC, by th WIIJlam E. Harmon
Foundation. his primary patron. (photo.: Court .. y of
the National Archlv ... )
EXHIBIT - Acrylics, mixed media,
Sat February 12 oils and pencil drawings by Mr. An-
• thony J. Biggs will be exhibited at the
TENT MEETING - A wildly funny, Flint Publlc Library (main branch)
sometimes irreverent and totally throughout February. Call 238-
original study of a flamboyant revival- ARTS.
t 1st preacher and his cutlandlsh prog- EXHIBIT - itA Child Tea for Two", an
eny. Tent Meeting opens February 4 exhibition of children's antique tea
- 20 In the Earl DA Smith Theatre on services, toys and miniature furniture
the University of Detroit Mercy's are on exhibit In the Kresge Gallery of
McNichols campus. (313)'993-1130. the Detroit Historical Museum until
THE POSTER GALLERY - On the March 1994. The exhibition features
first floor of the Fisher Bldg, features an eclectic mix of teatime items, in-
art to warm up your winter days. On cludlng Staffordshire dishes, circa
: display will be colorful floral and ab- . 1890. Call 833- 1805.
stracts, and heart warming scenes of FUNNY VALENTINE SHOW - The
, everyday life. And for the hockey fan, friends of Southwest will host the first
William Moss' limited edition print of ·A Funny Valentine Show' at Second
, 'Olympla Stadium' signed by Gordie, City. 2301 Woodward Ave. Dlnnerwill
Howe Is available. Call 875-5211. be served at 5:30pm and the show
Sun. February 13 begins at spm. Tickets: $50. Call
_ (313) 841-8905 for information.
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION JAZZ. JAM SESSION - Featuring
- Reclaiming Our Neighborhoods the Jaribu Shahld Quartet every Mon-
'. through economic development' -A day at 9:30pm at Alvin's Finer Dellca­
celebration of Black History Month tessen, 5756 Cass Ave (WSLJ
and much more ... The first and special campus). General admission: $2 -
historical fellowship of Christians and WSU students $1. Call 832-2355.
Muslims, coming together for the ORCHID DISPLAY _ The Detroit
same cause. New Bethel Baptist
Church, 8430 C.L. Franklin Blvd. Garden Center, 1460 E. Jefferson,
Special guests, choirs and soloists sponsors Its ninth annual Orchid Dls­
are part of this annual Black History play and Sale Feb, 12 from t t arn to
) 4pm and Feb. 13 from 12:30pm to
program at 11 am. {894-3580. 4pm. Rare and unusual orchids will
Operation PUSH, rnc,
Detroit Chapter
presents ...
Saturday
Community
o ms
(every Saturday - starting
February 19, 994)
HPCC
Glendale at Second - Highland
Park, MI
9am to 12 pm
Gues sp ak r:
R v. J' Holly
Rev. Jim Holly
'94 Theme: R.O.C C. with PUSH In 1994 - Reclaim Our Children
and Our Com munity
Free and open to the public
be on display and live blooming
plants will be for sale. Admission: $1.
For Information: (313)259-6363.
SUNDAY SERIES -:- The Famous
Deer of Belle Isle - Donna Kuchap­
sky, Belle Isle Nature Center Slide
Program. Free. The program begin
at 2'30pm. Call (313)267-7157.
Mon. February 14
DOORWAY TO FREEDO - To
commemorate African Amerlc n His­
tory Month, the Detroit Hlstorlcal Mu­
seum (5401 Woodward) will open a
new permanent exhibition, "Ooo: To
Freedom", celebrating the Important
role Detroit played as a terminus on
the Underground Railroad. The exhi­
bition traces the route of the Under­
ground Ra Iroad through the state of
Michigan and id ntitles th many safe
stations, churches and homes within
the city and state where people es­
caping from slavery found refuge be­
fore crossing the border to Canada
and freedom. Call (313)833-7934.
Community
Announcements
CRAFTERS NEEDED - Attention
crafters and artists. If you would like
the opportunity to ell your work at
Madonna University's 9th annual
Spr1ng Arts and Crafts Showcase,
now Is the tim e to apply.. The how
will be held Sat. March 26 and Sun .•
March 27, and will feature pottery,
Jewelry, paintings, textiles and wood­
working. Booth space measuring
9'x6' with two chairs and one 6' or 8'
table Is available for $45. 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p. m. In the university's Activity
Center. For an application/informa­
tion, call (313)591-5127.
ESSAY CONTEST - The purpose
of this contest Is to encourage student
research and writing on African
American life, history and culture and
. to. ge ate more advanced study.
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EXHIBIT - The Greater Flint Arts
Counclt (130 E. Second St) will cele­
brate Black History month with a local
African American Artist Mlcheal Little­
john, he will present -Musical Figures
and Jazz Therne' exhibit. Mlchealls
a native of a small Industrial city; New
England; New Britain, Connecticut.
He has been a resident of Flint since ,
1974. Mlcheal Uttljohn will exhibit his
works using acrylics and collage for
color that often employ gray tones or
background for expressiveness,
drama, clo hlng and where people of
color are given color. Runs through
February. (238-ARTS)
Tues. February 15
SOUVENIR BOOK - In an effort to
make our tundralser a success, we
are soliciting your continued support.
We are preparing our sowenlr book­
let for the 'affair and would welcome
your advertisement. Tickets for the
affair will be available through the
Foundation office by Feb. 15.
(313) 869-8081.
Tues. February 16
P.A.R.I. The Performing Arts Re­
sourc I nstitution presents a ·WIII
You Be My Valentine? ' Talent Com­
petition for children and teens. It all
takes place at Highland Park's His­
toric McGregor Library, btwn 6pm to
8: Opm. The talent competition will
feature avariety of categories Includ­
Ing' modeling, rapping, musical In­
struments playing, bands, poetry,
singing, dancing and much more.
(313)368-8124.
Wed. Februa
THE WINTER SKY TONIGHT - Ex­
plore the stars, constellations and
planets visible In the current night sky
in his 30-mlnu e planetarium pro-
. gram, For ages hree and up. Satur­
days and Sundays at 3pm. and
Saturday evening at 7:15pm. (Adm •
slon 1 p r person. plu mu um f ). Runs
through March 27. Cranbrook Insti­
tute of Science, 1221 N. Woodward
Ave. Bloomfield, MI. (313}645-3230.
MINI GRANTS - Applicant for
Mlchlgan Council for the Ms & Cul­
tural Affairs Mini Grants, Round 3 of
Fiscal Year 1994. are now available
through the Detroit Council of Arts
SPEAKERS CLUB -Improve your
public peakln ability I G bby A'
To master Club mee s at 5:30pm
the econd and fourth Thursday In the
AM Michigan headquarters building,
Southfield freeway and Hubbard Dr.
Join today. Call 336-1585.
VOLUNTEERS - On Thursday,
February 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., Family
Service's Parent-Infant Beginnings
Program will hold an orientation for
those Interested In volunteerlnq as
prenatal coaches. The session will
be h Id at Family Service Meyers &
McNichols ottlce, 11000 W.
McNichols In Detroit. Parking Is
FREE and refreshments will be
served. For Information or to register,
call Cherie Turmon at 886-4949.
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