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| THIS WEEKEND: Robert Moses Kin' | Genealogy Workshop | Textural Rhythms | |
February 10, 2011 |
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| MoAD IN THE NEWS | |
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What's in a [museum] name? Source: WestMuse | 2.10.11 This post was inspired by my trip to the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD), over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, where I was pleasantly surprised by every aspect of my visit, from my interactions with friendly security guards to the realization that I... [more] [more MoAD News] |
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CURRENT EXHIBITION Textural Rhythms: Constructing the Jazz Tradition, Contemporary African American Quilts THRU APRIL 24: The exhibition unites two of the most well known and popular artistic forms in African American culture, jazz and quilts. The exhibition includes work from some of America's best known African American quilters, Michael Cummings, Edjohnetta Miller, Tina Brewer, and Jim Smoote as well as quilts by top Bay Area quilters, Marion Coleman and Alice M. Beasley.
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FILM SCREENING AND PERFORMANCE Robert Moses Kin' SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Robert Moses' Kin dancers Katherine wells and Brendan Barthel will perform a short excerpt from The Cinderella Principle (2010), followed by the PREMIERE of a new documentary film about Robert Moses' Kin by Bay Area filmmakers Giovanni Vaz del Bello and Maria Vaz. Join Robert Moses, the dancers and filmmakers for a lively discussion following the film. [more] |
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WORKSHOP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12: This workshop will discuss how and where to find vital records online and offline (birth, marriage, death and divorce records), the careful use of obituaries, working with remote resources, interlibrary loans, and how to find resources in libraries, archives, courthouses and genealogical/historical societies. [more] |
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DEMONSTRATION Quilting in Process WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: Quilting Demonstration by the African American Quilting Guild of Oakland. Quilters will be working in the MoAD Salon constructing quilts and answering questions from the public. Additional Quilting in Process dates are Saturday, March 5th from 2-4 pm and Saturday, April 16th from 2-4pm. [more] |
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FREE FAMILY DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Key word - free. Save the date next Saturday for the FREE day, thanks to Clorox! All free all day, with a great lineup of jazz, art activities, workshops and the current hit exhibition, Textural Rhythms: Constructing the Jazz Tradition, Contemporary African American Quilts. [flyer] [more] |
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COMING UP THIS MONTH Rich with Black History MoAD celebrates Black History Month with a culturally rich range of events that offer something for everyone -- from schoolchildren and families to jazz aficionados to former Civil Rights Movement activists who kept their hands on the freedom plow. |
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INSIDE MoAD Shop the Museum Store, Become a Member, Donate Save up to 15% during Black History Month on selected items throughout the month of January at the museum store. Join! MoAD members enjoy free or reduced admission to our museum opening events and ongoing programs. Members can also take advantage of complimentary guest passes, and more. Become a member! Donate! Support this worthy organization in its work of providing excellent exhibitions, public and education programs to our global and local communities by donating today. [more] |
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH Faith-based organizations MoAD is looking for Bay Area faith-based organizations as part of our local outreach. Get involved with the museum. Enjoy our exhibitions, family programs, special events and discounts. Participate in a FREE weekend program designed just for you. [inquire] |
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WHAT'S BETTER THAN FREE? Weekends through February MoAD partners with theREGISTRY! Business, community and organization leaders...join theREGISTRY and receive a FREE weekend museum pass thru February! Enjoy our upcoming exhibition and feature programs. [more] |
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A Moving Black History Month Source: San Francisco Examiner | 2.4.11 San Francisco's Museum of the African Diaspora has embraced Black History Month with passion. The museum's wide range of commemorative music, art and history programs, scheduled throughout the month, even include hands-on activities for youth and families. [more] [more MoAD News] |
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Minor epiphanies: "Textural Rhythms" at MoAD Source: Bay Area Reporter | 2.3.11 While it's true that quilting is a multi-generational art form in which cultural history along with requisite skills are passed from mothers to daughters (and sometimes to sons), these are not your grandmother's quilts, unless you happen to have an extraordinarily hip grandmother. [more] |
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MoAD attracts over 500 at Textural Rhythms opener Source: Bay Area Buzz Report | 1.30.11 Friday evening MoAD was "the" place to be, with over 500 people visiting throughout the evening at the opening reception of its new exhibition, Textural Rhythms. I'm not the "quilt" type of guy, and by now you're beginning to wonder because this is my 3rd post about the exhibition. But I must tell you, these quilts have really captured my interest. No doubt their jazz inspired theme plays a huge factor. [pics & more] [more MoAD News] |
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Viewing African experience Source: San Francisco Chronicle | 1.30.11 Steven Winn kicks off Black History Month with a comprehensive overview of the Museum of the African Diaspora, and he couldn't help but notice the big photo mural that looks out onto Mission Street through the museum building's glass facade. "It's very much MoAD's visual signature and has been since day one," Winn says, "as dominant an emblem as that of any museum in the city. [more] |
| MoAD PICKS! Outside The Museum | |
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BAY AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS & CULTURE This comprehensive resource captures selected arts and cultural events from throughout the Bay Area. Published bi-monthly by michaelD. Communications, powered by VIPLineup. [view listings] [subscribe] |
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FOOD | WINE | ART | PARTY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Ingredients - fab venue, incredible food, prime location, great wine, beautiful people, jazz-inspired art...and a smashing after-party. A wonderful evening of culinary delights from top chefs in the Bay Area providing their interpretations of a mainstay of African American cuisine, Shrimp & Grits, and wine tastings from some amazing vintners from Napa and Sonoma, including several African American wineries. [more] |
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THEATRE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17: When is racism funny? When veteran comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker and San Francisco radio host Donald E. Lacy Jr. uses a unique blend of comedy, personal experience and drama to examine the social ill of racism and its imposing influence on his early life. [more] |
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MUSIC FRI/SAT, FEBRUARY 25/26: Reminder - he received that standing ovation at America's Got Talent. This man has some serious lungs. Best of all, he's a local and we get to experience him again in two special performances on February 25 and 26 in San Francisco. And at the $20 special rate (promo code = VIP), that's a no-brainer. Not to be missed. [more] |
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CONVERZATIONS THAT MATTER ConverZations That Matter is a series consisting of ground-breaking dialogues with leading scholars, psychotherapists and shamanic practitioners dealing with the residual effects of historical trauma on Native and African American communities and other under-served communities. [more] |
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