Hellooooo Beautiful people!!
So excited about BWAF 2009 (Thurs 7/30 thru Sun 8/2)!!
FOUR DAYS
9 PHILADELPHIA VENUES
OVER 50 ARTISTS!!
Last night we had a beautiful opening ceremony at Circle of Hope - so much beauty - followed by dancing and live
performances at Rum Bar hosted by "Any Questions?" a great party that happens at Rum Bar every last Thursday with DJs
BFree and Pheonix!
Tonight there are lots of events happening - check www.BWAFphilly.org for the complete schedule - but I'm heading now to
Kaffa Crossing where I'll be hosting 2 open mics, singing and playing guitar, and there will be other featured acts as well.
If you can only make one or two shows this weekend, you MUST make it to:
Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque at the Rotunda tomorrow night (SaturdaY) followed by Monica's Going Away AND Birthday Party
afterwards at another place- I think Stir, but check the schedule to be sure!
I'm not glamorized yet with my own portable internet device so I'm at the Van Pelt Library on UPenn's campus at 34th & Walnut...
Gotta rush to Kaffa now to see your lovely faces.
Hope you can be there or at any other event (the always adorable Jack Drummond will be hosting the event at Green Line Cafe
and I SO wish I could skip out and go give him a hug - I haven't seen him in YEARS!)
Enjoy the weekend, everyone - and I'll try to write again soon -
Oh, Children's Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books tomorrow morning, and Vendor's Marketplace at Arts Garage --- so
much to do, so little time!
Whoo-hoo!!
Cassendre Xavier
BWAF Founder (and soon to be Executive Director) -you heard it here first, folks!
http://BWAFphilly.org
Friday, July 31, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
BWAF 2009 Detailed Schedule
Thursday July 30, 2009, Doors 6pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Ritual”
Circle of Hope (2007 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA 19125),
*Children’s Playroom Activities *
Hosted By: Spokenword Diva Aziza Kinteh
Featuring:
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 7:10-7:30pm
· Rahnda Rize, Multidisciplinary Performing Artist: 7:35-7:55pm
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: 8-8:15pm
· --10min Intermission--
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 8:30-8:45pm
· Fatimah Laren, Singer: 8:50-9:10pm
· Taina Asili, Vocalist & Poet: 9:15-9:45pm
*Christy Baker, Children’s Face-painting: ongoing in playroom
*Monique Gordon, Children’s Storytelling: Between 7-8pm (depending on number of children)
* Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: Between 9-10pm (depending on number of children)
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Thursday July 30, 2009, 7-12mid, $3/after 9pm
“BWAF Opening Night After-Party”
Rum Bar (2005 Walnut St, 19103)
Hosted By: ...Any Questions? & Resident DJs BeFree and Phoenix
Featuring:
· DJ BeFree, Sexy Hip-Hop
· DJ Phoenix, Funk/Funky-House
· AfroDJiak, Hip-Hop/Soul: Check DJ time w/ BeFree & Phoenix
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 9-9:20pm
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music: 9:25-9:45pm
· Mahoganee, Innovative Music: 9:50-10:10pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, 5-10pm *(except where noted)
“Last Friday Visual Arts & Live Performance Crawl”
Kaffa Crossing, (4423 Chestnut St, Phila, PA 19104), Donations Accepted
Hosted By: Founder & Multidisciplinary Artist Cassendre Xavier
Featuring:
· Cassendre Xavier: 6:30-6:50pm,
· Sec 1 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 7pm-8:10pm
· Katonya Mosley, Soul Stories: 8:15-8:35pm
· Sec 2 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 8:40-8:55pm
· "A Different View of Liberty", Bea Joyner, Photography
· Kelli Wimbley, Abstract Paintings
· Jennifer McIntosh, Paintings
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Metropolitan Bakery and Café (4013 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104), 5-9pm Donations Accepted
Host TBA
Featuring:
· Nija Michelle—Photography
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 7-7:45pm
· More Artists TBA
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Green Line Café (4426 Locust St, Phila, PA 19104), 7-9:30pm, $3-5 cover
Hosted By: Jack Drummond
Featuring:
· The Young Ladies of Music & Mentorship Artists, Gospel, Soul, & Rock: 7-7:30pm
· Dance Alisa Dance, Indie Soul: 7:40-8:10pm
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 8:30-9:10pm
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Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106), 5-9pm, Donations Accepted
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Cheryl Durgans, Printmaker
· Nataki McNeal Bhatti, Painter
· Sharon Burton, Mixed Media
· Sherry B. Ways, Doll Maker
· Simone Lino aka Donna Yaya by Lino, Painter
· Rasheeda McIntosh, Soul Singer: 6:30-7pm
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 7:15pm-7:35pm
· Nina ‘Lyrispect’ Bell, Spoken-word: 7:50-8:10pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 8:25-8:55pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm-2am, $10
“Last Friday Arts Crawl After-Party”
Sanctuary (2737 Cambridge St, Phila, PA 19130)
Hosted By: Charly Brownskin and Sanctuary
Featuring:
· Lillie Ruth Bussey, Truthful Little Ditties
· Ghetto Songbird, Psychedelic Rock
· Blu of Exodus Designs, Soul Folk
· Rachel Sojourn Watson, Pieces of A Dream Jewelry Design
· Zahrah Aya, Live Visual Arts
· Feya Waters & Second World Productions, Fashion
· ‘Who's That Girl: Women of Color and Hip Hop’ Nuala Cabral, Film
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-1pm, Free
“Children’s Story-time”
Big Blue Marble (551 Carpenter Lane, Phila, PA 19119)
Featuring:
· Monique Gordon, Writer & Storyteller: 11am-noon
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: noon-1pm
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-6pm
“Outdoor Vendors Market”
The Arts Garage (1533 Ridge Avenue, Phila, PA 19130)
Jewelry, Unique Clothing Items, Sumptuous Food, Health & Beauty Products and More!!
Featuring:
· Bead Love Designs
· Simply Netfah
· Blu of Exodus Designs
· Nubian Stylez LLC
· More TBA
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, Doors 6:30pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By: The Lovely Ashley Brockington
Featuring:
· Ashley Brockington: 7-7:15pm
· Teri Knox, Erotic Poetry & Upright Bass: 7:20-7:50pm
· Charly Brownskin As Madame Boss Lady: 7:55-8:10pm
· Duo of Charly & Misty Sol: 8:15-8:30pm
· --10min intermission--
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 8:45-9:05
· Zuri, Belly Dance Performer: 9:10-9:30pm
· Misty Sol, Theater: 9:35-9:50pm
· Ashley Brockington: 9:50-close
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
Featuring:
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
1. Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
2. Featuring:
· Drink Specials
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 12noon-2pm
Free For BWAF Artists & Volunteers
“Friendship Gathering @ Vivant”
1. Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106)
· A Gathering to thank BWAF Artists & Volunteers
· Lite Refreshments & More!!
· Bring your cards to network
· Music by DJ BeFree & DJ Phoenix
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Sunday, August 2, 2009, 6-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Joy”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Anonamas, Soul Music: 6:05-6:25pm
· “Affording Progress”, Nuala Cabral, Filmmaker: 6:30-6:40pm
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 6:45-7pm
· Rhythm, Poet: 7:05-7:20pm
· Chloe Davis, Modern African Dance: 7:25-7:35pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 7:40- 8pm
· Misia Denea, Modern Dance: 8:05-8:15pm
· Monica McIntyre, Soulful Blues:8:20-8:35pm
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 8:40-9pm
· Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, Afro-Caribbean Music: 9:05-9:35pm
· Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, African Percussion Ensemble: 9:40-10:15pm
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 10:20-10:30pm
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Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
“A Night of Ritual”
Circle of Hope (2007 Frankford Ave, Phila, PA 19125),
*Children’s Playroom Activities *
Hosted By: Spokenword Diva Aziza Kinteh
Featuring:
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 7:10-7:30pm
· Rahnda Rize, Multidisciplinary Performing Artist: 7:35-7:55pm
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: 8-8:15pm
· --10min Intermission--
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 8:30-8:45pm
· Fatimah Laren, Singer: 8:50-9:10pm
· Taina Asili, Vocalist & Poet: 9:15-9:45pm
*Christy Baker, Children’s Face-painting: ongoing in playroom
*Monique Gordon, Children’s Storytelling: Between 7-8pm (depending on number of children)
* Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: Between 9-10pm (depending on number of children)
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Thursday July 30, 2009, 7-12mid, $3/after 9pm
“BWAF Opening Night After-Party”
Rum Bar (2005 Walnut St, 19103)
Hosted By: ...Any Questions? & Resident DJs BeFree and Phoenix
Featuring:
· DJ BeFree, Sexy Hip-Hop
· DJ Phoenix, Funk/Funky-House
· AfroDJiak, Hip-Hop/Soul: Check DJ time w/ BeFree & Phoenix
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 9-9:20pm
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music: 9:25-9:45pm
· Mahoganee, Innovative Music: 9:50-10:10pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, 5-10pm *(except where noted)
“Last Friday Visual Arts & Live Performance Crawl”
Kaffa Crossing, (4423 Chestnut St, Phila, PA 19104), Donations Accepted
Hosted By: Founder & Multidisciplinary Artist Cassendre Xavier
Featuring:
· Cassendre Xavier: 6:30-6:50pm,
· Sec 1 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 7pm-8:10pm
· Katonya Mosley, Soul Stories: 8:15-8:35pm
· Sec 2 Black Women Artists Open Mic: 8:40-8:55pm
· "A Different View of Liberty", Bea Joyner, Photography
· Kelli Wimbley, Abstract Paintings
· Jennifer McIntosh, Paintings
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Metropolitan Bakery and Café (4013 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104), 5-9pm Donations Accepted
Host TBA
Featuring:
· Nija Michelle—Photography
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 7-7:45pm
· More Artists TBA
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Green Line Café (4426 Locust St, Phila, PA 19104), 7-9:30pm, $3-5 cover
Hosted By: Jack Drummond
Featuring:
· The Young Ladies of Music & Mentorship Artists, Gospel, Soul, & Rock: 7-7:30pm
· Dance Alisa Dance, Indie Soul: 7:40-8:10pm
· Rosemary Fiki, Eclectic Soul: 8:30-9:10pm
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Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106), 5-9pm, Donations Accepted
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Cheryl Durgans, Printmaker
· Nataki McNeal Bhatti, Painter
· Sharon Burton, Mixed Media
· Sherry B. Ways, Doll Maker
· Simone Lino aka Donna Yaya by Lino, Painter
· Rasheeda McIntosh, Soul Singer: 6:30-7pm
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 7:15pm-7:35pm
· Nina ‘Lyrispect’ Bell, Spoken-word: 7:50-8:10pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 8:25-8:55pm
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Friday, July 31, 2009, Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm-2am, $10
“Last Friday Arts Crawl After-Party”
Sanctuary (2737 Cambridge St, Phila, PA 19130)
Hosted By: Charly Brownskin and Sanctuary
Featuring:
· Lillie Ruth Bussey, Truthful Little Ditties
· Ghetto Songbird, Psychedelic Rock
· Blu of Exodus Designs, Soul Folk
· Rachel Sojourn Watson, Pieces of A Dream Jewelry Design
· Zahrah Aya, Live Visual Arts
· Feya Waters & Second World Productions, Fashion
· ‘Who's That Girl: Women of Color and Hip Hop’ Nuala Cabral, Film
· Alexis aka GOLDEN~LOVER, Sensual Music
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-1pm, Free
“Children’s Story-time”
Big Blue Marble (551 Carpenter Lane, Phila, PA 19119)
Featuring:
· Monique Gordon, Writer & Storyteller: 11am-noon
· Joslyn Ladson, Storytelling: noon-1pm
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 11am-6pm
“Outdoor Vendors Market”
The Arts Garage (1533 Ridge Avenue, Phila, PA 19130)
Jewelry, Unique Clothing Items, Sumptuous Food, Health & Beauty Products and More!!
Featuring:
· Bead Love Designs
· Simply Netfah
· Blu of Exodus Designs
· Nubian Stylez LLC
· More TBA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, August 1, 2009, Doors 6:30pm, Show 7-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By: The Lovely Ashley Brockington
Featuring:
· Ashley Brockington: 7-7:15pm
· Teri Knox, Erotic Poetry & Upright Bass: 7:20-7:50pm
· Charly Brownskin As Madame Boss Lady: 7:55-8:10pm
· Duo of Charly & Misty Sol: 8:15-8:30pm
· --10min intermission--
· Nikki Powerhouse, Passionate Theater: 8:45-9:05
· Zuri, Belly Dance Performer: 9:10-9:30pm
· Misty Sol, Theater: 9:35-9:50pm
· Ashley Brockington: 9:50-close
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
Featuring:
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10pm-2am, $5 or 2 for $7/after 11:30pm
“Wish Monica Happy B-day & Farewell”
1. Stir (1705 Chancellor St, Phila, PA 19103)
2. Featuring:
· Drink Specials
· Ryva aka DJ Eye-V
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 12noon-2pm
Free For BWAF Artists & Volunteers
“Friendship Gathering @ Vivant”
1. Vivant Art Collection (60 N 2nd, Phila, PA 19106)
· A Gathering to thank BWAF Artists & Volunteers
· Lite Refreshments & More!!
· Bring your cards to network
· Music by DJ BeFree & DJ Phoenix
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 6-10pm, $7 or 2 for $10
“A Night of Joy”
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St, Phila, PA 19104)
Hosted By:
Featuring:
· Anonamas, Soul Music: 6:05-6:25pm
· “Affording Progress”, Nuala Cabral, Filmmaker: 6:30-6:40pm
· Angela ‘Sadio’ Watson, African Dance: 6:45-7pm
· Rhythm, Poet: 7:05-7:20pm
· Chloe Davis, Modern African Dance: 7:25-7:35pm
· Cocosol, World Music: 7:40- 8pm
· Misia Denea, Modern Dance: 8:05-8:15pm
· Monica McIntyre, Soulful Blues:8:20-8:35pm
· Jeliq, Neo-soul Guitarist & Vocalist: 8:40-9pm
· Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde, Afro-Caribbean Music: 9:05-9:35pm
· Hannabiell & Midnight Blue, African Percussion Ensemble: 9:40-10:15pm
· Rhetta Morgan, Musician & Spiritualist: 10:20-10:30pm
------------
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
6th Annual - July 30-August 2, 2009
Contact:
Black Women's Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
(215) 951-0330, x 2108
Email: info(at)BWAFphilly.org
Website: www.BWAFphilly.org
MySpace: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
Yahoo Group: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Themed Journal Pre-Order
We are very excited to be launching this summer our first licensed products!
The Black Women’s Arts Festival “Themed Journals” will be unveiled at this year’s 6th annual Festival.
Featuring the beautiful artwork of black women artists (some of whom have featured at BWAF) in full color on the cover, and original theme-related quotes by BWAF founder and award-winning author Cassendre Xavier, these lined, conveniently spiral-bound journals will be touchstones for years to come.
You can be the first to have your own by preordering one or more today!
They are affordably priced at $14.95 and 100% of the proceeds of each journal ordered go directly to BWAF. A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, you can be assured that your purchase from BWAF is fully tax-deductible. And if you preorder now, we’ll even waive the shipping and handling!
The themes so far are:
Abundance
Renewal
Transformation
Enlightenment
Joy
Transcendence
Community
Creativity
Friendship
Family
Opportunity
Justice
Peace
Serenity
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Talent
Diversity
Perserverence
Genius
Heart
Strength
Renewal
For this special offer, we will select the theme for you, and mail your journal(s) no later than September 30, 2009 (please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery).
This is a fundraiser for BWAF 2009 which is scheduled for July 30 – Aug 2nd. We regretfully cannot promise to reserve your journal for you to pick up at the Festival itself, nor can we guarantee that your first choice of theme will be available.
These conditions are for this special offer only. After the Festival, we will be able to take orders the regular way – via mail order and so forth.
But for now, we’re hoping you’ll be as excited as we are about this project and preorder yours to help the Festival, get a tax break, save about five bucks in shipping and handling, and get a very beautiful and unique surprise in the mail come Autumn!
Below is a link to securely order using your bank card on Paypal.
If you prefer to mail us a check or money order instead, you may do so by sending it PAYABLE TO: BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
Attn: Journal Preorder
3721 Midvale Ave
Philadelphia PA 19129-1743
If you have any further questions, please feel free to visit our website at http://www.bwafphilly.org/, email us at BWAFphilly(at)yahoo.com or call us at (215) 951-0330 ext 2108.We thank you as always for your continued support of and interest in the Black Women’s Arts Festival!
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