The Afrikan Poetry Theatre 2010
Children Cultural Workshop (C.C.W.) is two (2) hours in duration.
To Tell A Tale Program (T.T.A.T.) is a 45 minute performance.
Admission is $ 5.00 per person.
The series will run from
Wed July 7th to Fri August, 20th. Mon- Fri.
( All programs will begin at 1:00 pm)
(Groups must call to reserve a program date). The Afrikan Poetry Theatre is located at 176-03 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. Our telephone number is 718-523-3312 and your contact person is Byron W. Perry.
Wed. July 7 C.C.W.
Title: Learn African Drumming
Presenter: Erick Fungo
Thurs. July 8 T.T.A.T.
Title: Music of the African Diaspora
Presenter: Ayodele Maakheru
Fri July 9 C.C.W.
Title: African Dance
Presenter: Yao Ababio
Mon. July 12 T.T.A.T
Title: Comedy Magic
Presenter: Franee The Clown
Tues. July 13 C.C.W.
Title: African Doll Making
Presenter: Sonia Diaz
Wed. July 14 C.C.W.
Title: Watercolor Painting
Presenter: Jeff Harris
Thurs. July 15 T.T.A.T
Title: The Fun of Story Telling
Presenter: Dr. Joyce C. Duncan
Fri. July 16 C.C.W.
Title: Kwanzaa In July!
Presenter: Nianchi Tillman
Mon. July 19 C.C.W.
Title: Puppet Mask Making
Presenter: Mama “O”
Tues. July 20 C.C.W.
Title: Tie-Dye Bookmarks
Presenter: Amadoma Bediako
Wed. July 21 C.C.W.
Title: Making Cultural Greeting cards
Presenter: Amadoma Bediako
Thurs. July 22 T.T.A.T.
Title: Talking Brought Me Here
Presenter: Abike Jotayo Anderson
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
HERITAGE SUNDAY”
African Ministries (I AM)I AM because we are, so we are because I AM A sacred experience, invoking the liberating, and resurrecting power of Pan African Theology Master Teachers, Sacred Books, Study and
Healing Sessions. Sunday August 8, 1pm
“Celebrating the Legacy
of The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey”
Guest Speaker from the UNIA
Free Admission! Doors Open at 1pm
CULTURAL CARAVAN
Is a television broadcast which showcases African American cultural performances
www.ccptv.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
WADU (World African Diaspora Union)
Presents “Marcus Mosiah Garvey, and the Pan African Movement” A film and panel discussion of veteran Pan Africanist discussing the role of Mr. Garvey and the development of Pan Africanism.
Tuesday August 17 – 6:30pm - Free admission!
Hold This Date!! – APT celebrates 34 years with their
annual program
“Brothers Who Cook”
on Saturday, October 30 –
at Jamaica’s Harvest Room.
For info call 718-523-3312
Queens Teens Voices , a journal of youthful events , expressions & experiences needs your help! Is there anyone out there that likes to do some creative writing, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, travel writing, mystery, science fiction, fantasy? Well if you do we need you. Please contact
Kubballa Waliyaya @ The Afrikan Poetry Theatre or E-mail: waliyaya@mac.com
Capoeira Classes at APT! (O’Nkosi’s Fitness Club)
We are offering a new series of classes in the exciting Martial Arts culture of ancient Brazil. Classes are on Mondays 4:30pm – 6pm. Classes are $15 per class.
Call Mr. Fungo at 646-202-3550 for more info.
Tours:
The Third Edition of WORLD FESTIVAL OF BLACK ARTS!!! FESMAN III -Dakar, Senegal - December 14 - 31, 2010
Offering a 9 or 14 day package!
Dec. 13 - 21, 2010 (8 days) or Dec. 13 – 23
(10 days) – CALL FOR PRICE
Black History Month Tours:
Senegal West Africa! February 11 – 18
(7 days) or Feb. 11- 21, 2011 – CALL FOR PRICE! – UGANDA!!! February 25 –
March 6, 2011 – Call for details and price
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Fri. July 23 C.C.W.
Title: Painting Picture Frames
Presenter:Denise Filmore
Mon. July 26 T.T.A.T
Title: Comedy Magic
Presenter: Franee The Clown
Tues. July 27 T.T.A.T.
Title: Africa Sings
Presenter: Amadoma Bediako
Wed. July 28 C.C.W.
Title: Soap Making
Presenter: Denise Filmore
Thurs. July 29 C.C.W.
Title: Balloon Sculpture
Presenter: Pandora’s Magic Box
Fri. July 30 C.C.W.
Title: Hand Painted Magnets
Presenter:Denise Filmore
Mon. August 2 T.A.T.T.
Title: Comedy Magic
Presenter: Franee The Clown
Tues August 3 C.C.W.
Title: Make Beautiful African Jewelry
Presenter: Jayne Cain
Wed August 4 C.C.W.
Title: Learn African Drumming
Presenter: Erick Fungo
Thur August 5 T.T.A.T.
Title: The Fun of Storytelling Presenter: Dr. Joyce C. Duncan
Fri. August 6 C.C.W.
Title: African Dance
Presenter: : Yao Ababio
Mon. August 9 C.C.W.
Title; Creative Tie-Dye
Presenter: Mama “O”
Tues. August 10 C.C.W.
Title: African Doll Making
Presenter: Sonia Diaz
Wed. August 11 C.C.W.
Title; African Mask Making
Presenter: Kobla Mensa Dente
Thurs,. August 12 T.T.A.T.
Title; Music of The African Diaspora
Presenter: : Ayodele Maakheru
Fri August 13 C.C.W.
Title: Kwanzaa In August!
Presenter: Nianchi Tillman
Mon August 16 C.C.W.
Title: Peace People Puppets
Presenter: Mama “O”
Tues August 17 C.C.W.
Title: Painting On Wood
Presenter: Jayne Cain
Wed August 18 C.C.W.
Title: Watercolor Painting
Presenter: Jeff Harris
Thurs August 19 T.T.A.T.
Title: Talking Brought Me Here
Presenter: Abike Jotayo Anderson
Fri August 20 T.T.A.T.
Title: Stories From The African Experience Presenter: Atiba Wilson
INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Uhuru Sasa – Freedom Now!
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of
Uhuru Sasa Shule (Freedom Now School)
African Marketplace! Entertainment!
Commodore Barry Park – 10am -9pm
Friday, July 2 – Monday, July 5 – Park &
Flushing Aves. Call: 718-638-6700
Turn Your Vacation into a Paycation!!
Travel the world! Get paid monies you can use to travel! Travel discounts to Africa, the Caribbean, etc. We’ll show you how in 3 steps: 1- Visit www.step1video.com
2- www.step2video.com 3- Call Imani (646) 201-9644 visit http://watusitravel.myttn.com
Afro Caribbean Dance Class
Come Jump Up!, Workout, and learn to dance to the sweet sound of Soca, Reggae and African Rhythms. All levels of dance are welcome! No experience necessary. Every Monday at 7:30pm Only $10 a class –
Call Persephone at 646-533-5013
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