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Bennett College Calendar - Spring ACES Events 1/26/2012 - 5/2/2012 , at 900 E. Washington St , Greensboro, NC 27401
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Cost: FREE Need more information? 336-517-2267 wmobley@bennett.edu http://www.bennett.edu/
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2/1/2012 - 2:00 PM, at Delta Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem An exhibit of the historical Bunce Island in Sierra Leone, West Africa Cost: No Need more information? 336-722-2625 delta2611@bellsouth.net
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Red HEARRT - Zumba Flash Mob & Health Fair |
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at Hanes Mall- Lower Level Atrium Front Entrance of Macy’s Winston-Salem
This Photographic Wear Red for Women Event, sponsored by Red H.E.A.R.R.T (Help Educate And Reduce Risk Today) will be held from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm to educate women about the risks of heart disease and to encourage them to take charge of their health. There will be four Zumba Flash Mobs designed to depict how easy it is to “Get Moving” & have fun while doing it!
The Flash Mobs will begin at 4:30 pm, 4:45pm, 5:10 pm and 5:30 pm. Along with opportunities to get Heart Health Information, play Healthy Quiz games, win gift certificates to local stores and restaurants.
Walk up to the standing Red Dress, throw on a red Boaz and take a photo.
Body Mass Index computation & Blood Pressure Checks will be sponsored by The Winston Salem State University’s Nursing Program located right inside of Macy’s entrance.
All that join the cause and wear red are invited to participate in the city wide Go Red for Women photo. The picture will be taken promptly at 5:45 pm. Cost: FREE & Open to public Need more information?
336-665-5101
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East Forsyth Middle School -Teens For Jeans Drive |
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2/4/2012 - See details for times, at Panera Bread 970 S. Main St., Kernersville East Forsyth Middle School `Teens for Jeans` Campaign, Community Drop-Off Day. We will be collecting USED JEANS of any size, to be donated to Homeless Teens living in the Triad Shelters and throughout the United States. The East Forsyth Middle School Goal is to collect 5000 pairs of jeans. We are participating in the 5th Annual Teens For Jeans Campaign, hosted by Aeropostle and DoSomething Cost:
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336-776-0791 Teensforjeanstriad@gmail.com
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2/4/2012 - 2/26/2012 10:00 AM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 710 E. Washington St, High Point High Point: A Memoir of the African American Community is a Black & white photo exhibit displaying images of High Point’s African American community prior 1968 Cost: Free
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336-989-0047
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2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem Join a community of more than one million readers across the world observing the twenty-third annual African American Read-In Chain. The event is held in recognition of Black History Month, and the public is invited to the Museum to share favorite passages from the writings of contemporary and historical black authors. Cost: Free Need more information? (336) 758-5150 www.reynoldahouse.org
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Introduction to Government Contracting |
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2/8/2012 - 2/8/2012 10:00 AM, at The Enterprise Center 1922 S. MLK Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem Learn how to win government contracts for your business. Event is free and open to the public. To register call 336-734-6900 or email sgatkinscdc@gmail.com Cost: FREE
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336-734-6900 sgatkinscdc@gmail.com
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Documentary: Looking for Lincoln |
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2/9/2012 - 2/9/2012 6:00 PM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 710 E. Washington St, High Point Documentary by Henry Louis Gates Jr. This documentary dissects the myths around Abraham Lincoln regarding race, equality, religion, depression and sexuality. Limited seating, call to reserve a seat. Cost: Free
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336-989-0047 webmaster@yaliksmodernart.com
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2nd Annual Valentines Banquet |
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2/10/2012 - 7:00 PM, at Central Triad Church 2935 Cole Rd., Winston-Salem `Love Is In the Air with Beauty & Beast: Secial Music Interpertations: Percy Sledge, Luther Vandrous, Elvis Presley, Bobby Mc Ferrin, Catered Food, Games, Fun & Fellowship Cost: Couples $30 Singles $15
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3369650726
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MESDA Saturday Seminar |
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MESDA Saturday Seminar: `tell me your names...`: Images and Artifacts of the African American Story. In sessions moderated by Anthony Parent, Professor of History at Wake Forest University, Dr. Freddie L. Parker, Professor of History, North Carolina Central University will present a lecture on slave runaways in North Carolina and Dr. Tekla Agbala Ali Johnson, Assistant Professor of History, Salem College will discuss African American Archives. Other lectures will be presented. Cost: $65, Students: $25
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336-721-7360
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Lecture: Colored Confederate Soldiers |
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710 E. Washington St, High Point Lecture by Earl Ijames,Historian & Curator of the NC Museum of History. Colored Confederate Soldiers & U.S. Colored Troops. Limited seating, call to reserve a seat. Cost: Free
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My Funny Valentine |
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Winston-Salem The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players present love songs by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and others. Martha Bassett, vocals; Federico Pivetta, piano; Matt Kendrick, bass and John Wilson, drums\. Cost: $25
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Opening Reception: Three Centuries of Black Dolls` |
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2/12/2012 - 3:00 PM, at Delta Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem `Loved Through The Years: Three Centuries of Black Dolls` Exhibit: February 12th – March 31st. Opening Reception: 3pm – 5pm Gallery talks by doll maker, Wendy Barber, and collectors Joyce Stamps and Carolyn Allen, on this exhibit showcasing black dolls from the 19th, 20th, & 21st centuries. “Loved Through The Years: Three Centuries of Black Dolls” chronicles early handmade dolls beginning in the 1800’s and follows their development through 20th Century. Along with cloth, dolls were created using new materials (rubber, plastic and resin) and made on assembly lines. In addition, the work of a modern doll maker focusing her talents on reproducing early doll designs and their costumes is included. Cost: FREE & Open to public Need more information?
(336) 722-2625
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Zulily I love Zulily! You never know exactly what you'll find—the brands they offer change every day. It's like finding a treasure chest full of cute stuff. Membership is free and I know you'll love it too.
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Red Tails : An epic story of the Tuskegee Airmen Red Tails Opening January 20th at a theatre Near You - Check local listings Red Tails is based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American U.S. service members during World War II. George Lucas served as the executive producer for the project.
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MESHELLE’s
one act show features her signature ”Indie-Mom” tight in the waist, cute
in the face standup comedy where she takes on all things “HOLIDAY”, from
the freaky white Santa Clause that traumatized all the black kids who
sat on his lap, to the newly “released” relatives that show up to
dinner. MESHELLE will introduce you to unforgettable characters that
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The
Reverend Marcia L. Dyson is a native of Chicago, where she attended high
school, the University of Illinois and Chica-go State University. She
served as the first chief of staff for Operation Push’s International
Trade Bureau. In 1992, she was ap-pointed by Mayor Richard Daley to
serve as the Public Information Officer for the Mayor's Office of
Special Events for the City of Chicago. Today, Dyson is the national
spokesperson for the Congressional Black Caucus’ universal healthcare
bill, HR676, and an affiliate with the Center for Social Justice,
Research, Teaching and Service at Georgetown University in Washington,
D.C. President William J. Clinton selected her to be on his 2008 Clinton
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In 2007, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright selected Dyson to
be on the Women’s Global Summit Leadership.
2/3/2012
- See details for times, 
2/7/2012
- 12:00 PM, at Reynolda House Museum of American Art 
2/11/2012 - See details
for times, at Old Salem Museums & Gardens Main Street, Winston-Salem
2/11/2012 - 2/11/2012
1:00 PM, at Yalik’s Modern Art 
2/11/2012
- 7:30 PM, at Jon Kuhn Studio Gallery 701 N. Liberty St., 
