2 THE QUEENS COURIER • FEBRUARY 9, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) Celebration 2017 Feb. 1, 2017–May 30, 2017 Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm FREE The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents The Genius of Geoffrey Holder A Lincoln Center Boro-Linc Program At JCAL Miller Gallery 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY In this exhibition, Geoffrey Holder a choreographer, designer, director, and actor, who was born and raised in Trinidad, is honored for his career in dance and theater, his Tony Award-winning work as director and costume designer for The WIZ, and contributions to the repertory of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theater of Harlem. To schedule a school group visit, contact [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, 7pm FREE Trapped—a stage reading Curated by Karl Williams, Adjunct Professor - BMCC At JPAC, 153–10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY Amba Chevannes, professor, lecturer, screen writer and playwright, has taught across the Caribbean and adjudicating playwriting festivals in Jamaica W.I. Ms. Chevannes brings her work, presented in Europe and North and South America, to JPAC. Her stories take us into the hidden spaces of our societies and invite us, through laughter and tears, to face our own humanity. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, 4pm THE WIZ General Admission: $15–Seniors/Students $10 At JPAC, 153–10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY The Wiz—the Off-Broadway smash hit musical LIVE at JPAC for ONLY ONE SHOW—a special Black History Month Presentation for the entire family! So, Ease On Down while tickets last! Get tickets online at www.jcal.org Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, 6pm HAPI : The Role of Economics in the Development of Civilization A Documentary film on Commerce and Empire At JPAC, 153–10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY From systemic poverty, disenfranchisement, and the decline of entrepreneurship, to group economics, social networking and independent startup, HAPI addresses the many complex problems that affect the African Diaspora as well as innovative solutions for successful competition in the global economy. Directed by Taaqiy Grant. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, 7:30pm United African Dance Troupe General Admission: $15–$25 PRICELESS! Directed by Patricia Ghizamboule Robinson United African Dance Troupe presents the 9th annual Black History Cultural Gala at JPAC that celebrates history, African dance and music and our Cultural Worriors. Supported By Ntew York City Councilman Rory Lancman District 24 New York City Councilman I. Daneek Miller District 27 New York City Councilman Donovan Richards Jr. District 31 Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) receives ongoing operating support from the Mayor's Office and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Programmatic support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, the Queens Delegation of the New York City Council and NYC Councilman I. Daneek Miller. Corporate support from the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Resort World Casino New York and many individuals and volunteers. 161–04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 www.jcal.org Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning
QC02092017
To see the actual publication please follow the link above