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Calendar of Events (By Event Type & By Date) Visual Arts Caribbean Cultural Center
Santerians: The Art of Joe Quesada, bridges the gap between super heroes and spirituality. In the series "Daredevil: Father" written and illustrated by Joe Quesada the popular Marvel character Daredevil meets a new team of heroes, ?the Santerians?. These characters created by Joe, based on Orishas, deities from the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, come to life for the first time on comic book pages. Controversial? Perhaps, but in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this collection of original art will be exclusively on display and kick off the 2007 season at the Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI). Joe Quesada is one of the most highly respected figures in the comic book industry as an illustrator and for rejuvenating the focus and progress of Marvel Comics as its Editor ?in-Chief. This exhibition is a collaboration between the Center and Joe who has supported the mission of (CCCADI) and has kindly donated his work to CCC. produce this unique show.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 - 6pm .
Address: CCCADI: 408 West 58th St, NY NY 10019. Bet. 9th & 10th
Subway: 1,A,B,C,D to Columbus Circle 59th St
Suggested Donation: $5 Exhibit Opening Reception (CCCADI) 408 W 58th Street New York, NY Friday, February 23, 6-8pm 212-307-7420 ext. 3006 Contact: Monthina Williams Caribbean American Weekly
Island Hopping Art Exhibit & Spoken Words Island Hopping is curated by Kyanna C. Cameron and hosted by Caribbean American Weekly in honor of Black history month. We are pleased to introduce “Island Hopping”, an exhibition that will introduce the fine arts from talented artists of African descent. The participating artists represent the Caribbean, Africa and the U.S. This show pays tribute to the artists and their contributions to society. -Appearance by Devon Harris, Olympian, Author and Motivational Speaker - Reading by Anderson Reynolds 26 Court St., Ste.701 Brooklyn New York Friday February 23, 6pm-8pm 718-771-0988 Contact: Pearl Phillip
Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing GalleryWeeklong Exhibit of Caribbean Art in Rear Gallery 583 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 718-857-0074 Contact: L.B. Brown Hours: Tuesday –Saturday 11-6pm
Savacou Gallery
Reception, Wednesday February 21, 6-8pm Appearance/Presentation by Devon Harris Thursday, February 22, 6:30-8:30pm Reading & Book Signing Featuring Colin Channer Weeklong Exhibit of Caribbean Art 240 East 13th Street New York, NY 212-473-6904 Contact: Loris Crawford Hours: Tuesday & Thursday (1-6pm), Friday & Saturday( 11am-6pm)
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Performing Arts Cultural Expo and Variety Concert Saturday, Febraury 24th, 5-10pm
Nazareth Regional High School GymBrooklyn, NY $5 for Children $10 for Adults Tickets: 718-421-6927 (see links at bottom of page for flyer) Caribbean Cultural Theatre Sunday, February 25 @ 3pm GENERATIONS! - Sun Fun People
Join Anansi, the spider-man of Afro-Caribbean folklore, as he weaves a
magical web to capture the warmth of a summer’s day in song and story,
movement and games - traditions that have nurtured families throughout
the Caribbean for Generations!
@ Caribbean Literary & Cultural Center
Flatbush Branch - Brooklyn Public Library,
22 Linden Boulevard (between Flatbush & Bedford Aves), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Cultural Theatre - 718-783-8345 Caribbean Literary & Cultural Center - 718-287-8597
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Culinary Arts Blue Mahoe Restaurant & Bar 243 E 14th StreetNew York, NY 212-228-6144 Weeklong Menu Specials Monday, February 26, 6-8pm Reading by Anderson Reynolds Conatct: Daphne Mahoney
Caribbean Island Restaurant 495 City Island AvenueCity Island, Bronx, NY718-701-3736Weeklong Menu SpecialsWednesday, February 28, 6-8pmSpoken Word PresentationContact: Wilson Njenga Clippers Restaurant 131-01 Rockaway BlvdQueens, NY718-783-6625Weeklong Menu SpecialsTuesday, February 27, 6-8pmSpoken WordAppearance by GirlieContact: Mark Clark Gabrielle’s Restaurant748 E 233rd StreetBronx, NY718-395-4045Weeklong Menu SpecialsMonday February 26, 6-8pmReading - Devon HarrisSpoken Word - Michy BContact: JR Allen Special Community Programs Little Flower Day Care & Preparatory School Black History Month Event Friday, February 23rd, Starting at 6pm 305 Remsen Avenue Brooklyn, NY $20 Donation ( includes dinner) RSVP required Pat Wilson 718-342-0908 or 0906
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EVENT LISTING BY DATE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st Savacou Gallery Official Caribbean Cultural Week Opening Reception, 6-8pm 240 East 13th Street New York, NY 212-473-6904 Contact: Loris Crawford Hours: Tuesday & Thursday (1-6pm), Friday & Saturday (11am-6pm) ________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd Savacou Gallery Reading & Book Signing Featuring Colin Channer Weeklong Exhibit of Caribbean Art 240 East 13th Street New York, NY 212-473-6904 Contact: Loris Crawford Hours: Tuesday & Thursday (1-6pm), Friday & Saturday (11am-6pm) Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing Gallery Weeklong Exhibit of Caribbean Art in Rear Gallery 583 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 718-857-0074 Contact: L.B. Brown Hours: Tuesday –Saturday 11-6pm ________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd Caribbean Cultural Center Opening ReceptionFriday, February 23, 6-8pm Santerians: The Art of Joe Quesada, bridges the gap between super heroes and spirituality. In the series "Daredevil: Father" written and illustrated by Joe Quesada the popular Marvel character Daredevil meets a new team of heroes. the Santerians?. These characters created by Joe, based on Orishas, deities from the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, come to life for the first time on comic book pages. This exhibition is a collaboration between the Center and Joe who has supported the mission of (CCCADI) and has kindly donated his work to CCC Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 - 6pm .
Address: CCCADI: 408 West 58th St, NY, NY 10019. Bet. 9th & 10th
Subway: 1,A,B,C,D to Columbus Circle 59th St
Suggested Donation: $5 212-307-7420 ext. 3006/Contact: Monthina Williams Caribbean American Weekly Island Hopping Art Exhibit & Spoken Words Island Hopping is curated by Kyanna C. Cameron and hosted by Caribbean American Weekly in honor of Black history month. We are pleased to introduce “Island Hopping”, an exhibition that will introduce the fine arts from talented artists of African descent. The participating artists represent the Caribbean, Africa and the U.S. This show pays tribute to the artists and their contributions to society. -Appearance by Devon Harris, Olympian, Author and Motivational Speaker - Reading by Anderson Reynolds 26 Court St., Ste.701 Brooklyn New York Friday February 23, 6pm-8pm 718-771-0988 Contact: Pearl Phillip Little Flower Day Care & Preparatory School Black History Month Event Friday, February 23rd, Starting at 6pm 305 Remsen Avenue Brooklyn, NY $20 Donation (includes dinner) RSVP required Pat Wilson 718-342-0908 or 0906 ________________________________________________________________
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SATURDAY, FEBRRUARY 24TH Cultural Expo and Variety Concert Saturday, February 24th, 5-10pm Nazareth Regional High School Gym 475 E 57th Street Brooklyn, NY $5 for Children $10 for Adults Tickets: 718-421-6927 ________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRRUARY 25TH Caribbean Cultural Theatre Sunday, February 25 @ 3pm GENERATIONS! - Sun Fun People
Join Anansi, the spider-man of Afro-Caribbean folklore, as he weaves a
magical web to capture the warmth of a summer’s day in song and story,
movement and games - traditions that have nurtured families throughout
the Caribbean for Generations!
@ Caribbean Literary & Cultural Center
Flatbush Branch - Brooklyn Public Library,
22 Linden Boulevard (between Flatbush & Bedford Aves), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Cultural Theatre - 718-783-8345 Caribbean Literary & Cultural Center - 718-287-8597 ________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, FEBRRUARY 26TH Blue Mahoe Restaurant& Bar 243 E 14th Street New York, NY 212-228-6144 Weeklong Menu Specials Monday, February 26, 6-8pm Reading by Anderson Reynolds Conatct: Daphne Mahoney Gabrielle’s Restaurant 748 E 233rd Street Bronx, NY 718-395-4045 Weeklong Menu Specials Monday February 26, 6-8pm Reading - Devon Harris Spoken Word - Michy B Contact: JR Allen ________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRRUARY 27TH Clippers Restaurant 131-01 Rockaway Blvd Queens, NY 718-783-6625 Weeklong Menu Specials Tuesday, February 27, 6-8pm Spoken Word Appearance by Girlie Contact: Mark Clark ________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, FEBRRUARY 28TH Caribbean Island Restaurant 495 City Island Avenue City Island, Bronx, NY 718-701-3736 Weeklong Menu Specials Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm Spoken Word Presentation Contact: Wilson Njenga
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