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FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com THE COURIER SUN  •  FEBRUARY 9, 2017  17 Jamaica arts center celebrates Black History Month BY EMILY DAVENPORT [email protected] @QNS The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) announced the official opening for its Black History Month Celebration Series. Throughout February, JCAL will be hosting a diverse set of programming to celebrate this historic month. From now until May 30, visitors can experience the special exhibit, “The Genius of Geoffrey Holder.” Born and raised in Trinidad, Holder revealed his genius in his long career through dance, theater, film, music and art. In this exhibition, he 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. The exhibition is located at JCAL-Robert Miller Gallery (161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica) and is free to the public. To commemorate “The Genius of Geoffrey Holder Exhibition,” The New York Black Arts Festival will be putting on a special production of the Broadway smash-hit “The WIZ Jr.” This oneday only performance will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. at the Dancers at the Geoffrey Holder exhibit at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning on Feb. 3. Jamaica Performing Arts Center (153- 10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, seniors and JCAL members. Get your tickets online or call their box office at 718-618-6170. On Saturday Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., executive producer and NYC native Taaqiy Grant debuts his documentary film, “HAPI – the Role of Economics on the Development of Civilization” at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. Photo via Facebook/Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning The film explores how trade along the Nile River diminished and how it can regain dominance. “HAPI” addresses many complex problems that affect the African Diaspora such as systemic poverty, disenfranchisement and the decline of entrepreneurship, as well as innovative solutions for successful competition in the global economy. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Tickets are available online and cost $25. At the end of the month, the United African Dance Troupe will offer a performance in partnership with JCAL at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. On Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m., experience the United African Dance Troupe’s signature libation, drumming and dance performance, honoring the ancestors of the African Diaspora. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Call 917-519-3425 for ticket information. Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfi led Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” (T) 877-TAX-1040 (F) 718-894-4476 Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor [email protected] www.thetaxadvocategroup.com WINTER SAVINGS 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 2/28/17


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