AFRO ALERT: or cp-timed listings 3/5/2011

Three amazing events of Afrological interest happening NOW (or at least today, March 5, 2011): Nina Simone; CicLAvía fundraiser; Valley Song directed by Patrick Ssenjovu -doctoradancer

William Grant Still Arts Center presents A New Day - Nina Simone
March 5 - April 29, 2011

An Exhibition of Albums, Archives, Art of Eunice Kathlene Waymon aka Dr Nina Simone
from Dr. Carrol Waymon and the Waymon family archive, Alden Kimbrough collection and art by Moses Ball, Ramsess, AISE, Sam Pace, Lili Bernard and more

Opening Reception March 5, 2011 3 - 6 pm
Music by Marcus L. Miller and the Freedom Jazz Movement with very special and surprise guests

A New Day - Nina Simone exhibit is in conjunction with Music LA African American Heritage Music Education Program, focusing on teaching music through the music of Nina Simone

Panel Discussion Saturday April 2, 2011 2-4 pm 
screenings and other events to be announced, call for more information 323-734-1165

William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 S. Westview St. 
Los Angeles, ca. 90016
323-734-1165
ami.motevalli@lacity.org

William Grant Still Arts Center is a facility of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs

NEXT, GOOD is hosting a fundraiser for CicLAvía, an awesome smog-reducing, pedestrian increasing event scheduled for April 10, 2011. Early tickets are closed, que é obvio, pero you can buy a $25 ticket at the gate and get your fun on!

3229 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 2 - 7 PM March 5, 2011

LAST, my buddy Patrick Ssenjonvu is directing Athol Fugard's play, Valley Song at the Electric Lodge Theatre, 1416 Electric Avenue Venice CA 90291-3734. It opened last night night and runs through March 20th, Thurs- Saturdays at 8 PM and on Sundays at 2 PM. Patrick is a dynamic actor and demanding performer. This show will be wonderful. Grab tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door.