EVENT NEWS: Southern Black Theatre Festival Continues This Week ...

The Inaugural SOUTHERN BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL continues this week after a strong start this past weekend.

I was so busy I didn't get a check to get to any of the events but I will be somewhere this week!

Take an afternoon, evening or even the week to take in some serious Black culture (you know we don't get that in the SBC that often!).

Here's a look at this week's events:

Monday, September 22nd

7:00 pm - Onyx Vintage Cinema Presentation of 'Imitation of Life' @ The Robinson Film Center

** Imitation of Life starring Juanita Imitation of Life starring Juanita Moore, Lana Turner, and Mahalia Jackson. The RFC is located at 617 Texas St. Visit www.robinsonfilmcenter.org for more information, or call (318) 424-9090.

Tuesday, September 23rd

7:00 pm - Write On! Stage Reading and Spoken Word @ Pamoja Cultural Arts Center

** featuring one act play by emerging writer, Mawiyah Bomani and prose by a host of talented spoken word artists from the South.hosted by festival partnering organization. The Center is located at 3806 Linwood Avenue.

Wednesday, September 24th

7:00 pm - Meet & Greet Mixer for Douglas Turner Ward @ Pamoja Cultural Arts Center

** RSVP required. Call: 318-745-2787

Thursday, September 25th

7:30 pm - 'Under the Sycamore Tree' Screening @ The Robinson Film Center

** SBTF Networking Mixer following moive screening at Holiday Inn Downtown Shreveport

Friday, September 26th

10:00 am - Kuumba Arts Workshop & Sepia College Showcase @ East Bank Theatre/Barnwell Garden and Art Center

** featuring empowering, creative, presentations led by industry professionals in the areas of performing arts, literary arts, etc.; showcase will be featuring staged readings by students from regional college theatre departments; Cost: FREE Reservations requested

3:30 pm - Black Out: A Historical & Social Discourse on Black Theatre in America @ East Bank Theatre/Bossier Arts Council

** featuring an open public dialouge with a distinguished panel of scholars and veteran theatre practitioners consisting of Dr. Alex Marshall, Dr. Ava Brewster-Turner, Dr. King David Godwin, Mr. Douglas Turner Ward, Ms. Gloria Gipson, and Mr. John O'Neal. Moderator: Karen-kaia Livers

7:30 pm - Mahogany Drama Awards Gala @ The Performing Arts Center

** This black tie spectacular celebrates local, regional, and national artistic achievements in the performing arts. The Center is located at 701 Texas St.; Awards After-Party @ Artspace; Cost (includes reception): $25 (in advance), $30 (on-site)

Saturday, September 27th

10:00 am - Mahogany Mainstage Performances @ The Performing Arts Center (400 Common)

** featuring plays and one-person shows from regional and national black theatre companies and actors; Cost: $15.00 (individual ticket price)3:00 pm

3 pm - Mahogany Mainstage Performance: East Texas Hot Links written by Eugene Lee @ LSUS Theatre

** Featuring a Talk Back Session with playwright Eugene Lee immediately following the production

7:30 pm - In Living Color Celebration Dinner honoring National Honoree Douglas Turner Ward @ University Club (401 Market Street)

** Cost: $75 (includes VIP reception, dinner, premium seating); $50 (dinner, preferred seating); $40 (dinner, general seating)(advance purchase only; subject to availability)

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Inspirational Closing Breakfast @ Holiday Inn, Downtown Shreveport

** For more information on the festival (including the schedule and ticket info) go to www.shreveportblacktheatrefest.org.