TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETINGS
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETINGS
Greetings, Friends!
Can autumn really be almost over so soon? Hope you enjoyed your summer and that the cool weather is bringing clarity, calm, and opportunities to unwind and prepare to hibernate a bit in the coming months.
BWAF is going through its own changes, preparing to scale down a bit and get to the roots of what makes us special – and what has helped us grow over the years.
One of the most important things to do in business is to “grow slowly” (-Kelli O’Donnell of R Family Vacations), and I’m looking forward to producing BWAF again as I did in the early days, refashioning my early vision of it, and I hope you’ll be pleased with the results. Remember, I couldn’t do it without you – we can’t do it without you, and we thank you for your continued support. Look to future newsletters to learn about projects in the works, including updates about our Themed Journals, calls for artists, volunteers, board members and more.
Also as all nonprofits do, we urge you to donate. It’s not by miracles or energy alone that we have had 6 festivals to date. It’s also by money…your money! So please consider donating today (info below). We’re glad you’re on our team, and we appreciate your energy, however you’re able to share it with us.
And now…the news!
2) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER, EBONY MALAIKA COLLIER!
I am thrilled to announce that local poet and freelance event promoter Ebony Malaika Collier has joined the staff of the Black Women’s Arts Festival as the Listings Editor of the BWAF Pages as well as taking on other tasks in marketing and publicity.
Some of you have seen Ebony’s work on Facebook, which usually features her many announcements of events in the Philly arts scene, particularly in poetry and spoken word. Her interests are very diverse, and she has a classic, discriminating, yet curious and open aesthetic in seeking, and finding, the most interesting open mics and performance venues/opportunities in town.
Ebony will be posting many of our notices and events on Facebook, and we will soon be announcing our system for accepting listings.
3) SHOUT OUT FROM THE ROTUNDA’S GINA RENZI IN THIS WEEK’S CITY PAPER!
The Rotunda, one of Philadelphia’s most important community arts venues, celebrated its 10th anniversary this weekend. The Rotunda was also the first site of the Black Women’s Arts Festival, and remains, to me, our primary venue/home. Rotunda director Gina Renzi was interviewed in our fair city’s two alternative newspapers, the Philadelphia City Paper and the Philadelphia Weekly. Here is part of what was said in the former,
CP: You've spent a lot of a days and nights at the Rotunda. Do you have any memories that stand out?
GR: Every year we participate in as many festivals as we can. One that I think is especially mind-blowing is the Black Women's Arts Festival. At one of the first shows that they did, I remember saying to the organizer of the festival that I was just going to have to destroy the stage after the show — that it was so good that nothing could really top it.
It was almost like my version of going to church — I had a spiritual experience watching this woman performing for the public but absolutely baring her soul and crying on stage. It ended up being this show where it wasn't just a bunch of musicians, but it was catharsis — a real healing event. I don't know how much of that you'd see in a commercial venue, where I don't think people allow themselves to take off their masks. When the organizer burst into tears, others rushed up and hugged her. That's community. It wasn't corny, we all just kind of felt it.
Source: http://reviews.citypaper.net/articles/2009/09/24/the-rotunda-west-philly-10th-anniversary
Needless to say, this is a very high honor from a woman who has overseen thousands of events over the years. Even if we had been chosen among 30 of her most memorable, it would’ve been high praise, but the fact that she only chose one, and that we were it, left me speechless when I read it.
BWAF has been collecting comments and testimonials like this over the years (we use them in grantwriting and other fundraising efforts), but nothing has been as big nor as important as this comment to date. Thank you Gina, for this credit. May the Rotunda have 10 and more wonderful years, and may BWAF maintain a rich relationship with this center of community arts and culture. Congratulations!
4) FREE ADVERTISING AT BWAF PAGES ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFpages.com or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
We invite and welcome your tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) to the address below.
Thanks for everything and see you next time!
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
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 (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
". . . Any Questions?" is at Gigi's this month!
Hi Cassendre it's Cheryl (Phoenix) of ". . . Any Questions?" Hope all is well. Megan (BeFree) and I were hoping you could help us out with something. This month's . . . Any Questions? is next Thursday and, because of a conflict with Rum Bar events, is happening at a different location. We're trying to get word out about the change to as many folks as possible, particularly those who found out about us through the BWAF. So, we wanted to ask if you wouldn't mind sending out a blast to your BWAF listing and contacts (and any others you'd like to share with) that this month's lounge will be on the 24th at Gigi's, 319 Market St. and will be from 7 to 11. It's free and will have plenty of drink and food specials.
I'm sending a message to both your Facebook and email accounts just to cover the bases. I'm also sending you a friend request and, if you accept, I'll be able to send you a cute little event invitation full of a lot of details about next Thursday that'll make it easier to share with others if you're able to help us out.
Okay, I've spouted enough. Thanks in advance for your help, and please come through and check us out next week.
Peace,
Cheryl
Cheryl
--
Very best,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
(musician-author-visual artist-actress)
http://cassEndrExavier.com
Founder of Philadelphia's Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (Est 2003)
http://BWAFphilly.org
"Cassendre Xavier is...a sex kitten serenading in heels." - Debra D'Alessandro, WXPN Philadelphia
I'm sending a message to both your Facebook and email accounts just to cover the bases. I'm also sending you a friend request and, if you accept, I'll be able to send you a cute little event invitation full of a lot of details about next Thursday that'll make it easier to share with others if you're able to help us out.
Okay, I've spouted enough. Thanks in advance for your help, and please come through and check us out next week.
Peace,
Cheryl
Cheryl
--
Very best,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
(musician-author-visual artist-actress)
http://cassEndrExavier.com
Founder of Philadelphia's Annual Black Women's Arts Festival (Est 2003)
http://BWAFphilly.org
"Cassendre Xavier is...a sex kitten serenading in heels." - Debra D'Alessandro, WXPN Philadelphia
Friday, August 14, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 8/14/09
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GREETING
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
3) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETING
Greetings, Friends!
We wrapped up very nicely Philadelphia’s 6th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival on August 2nd, 2009. Thanks to all who participated and helped in any way! More is soon forthcoming in that sentiment!
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
We are taking a much-needed summer break. We will be returning to business as usual in early-to-mid September. We look forward to regaling you all with tales of what happened and lists and lists of friends of BWAF you may want to network with.
In the meantime, please do keep the emails coming to info(at)BWAFphilly.org about the following and we will reply when we return to full swing:
*To submit original art/work for our forthcoming Themed Journals
*To inquire about or be a member of the Fundraising Committee
*To volunteer (visit www.BWAFphilly.org for different opportunities)
*To be an unpaid intern
Again, all inquiries can be sent via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
2) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
August 2009 is Monica McIntyre’s last month as BWAF’s Creative Director, and ends her involvement with BWAF as anything other than a major fan! After 5 years of dedicated work to grow and produce BWAF, Monica is on to greener, less-stressful pastures!
As of August 4, 2009, Cassendre Xavier, BWAF Founder and former Director, has taken the new title of Executive Director, is the main organizer and contact at BWAF, and has rededicated herself to growing the organization. Cassendre will need your support and is always open to various expressions of assistance and/or advice.
She can be reached via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
You can always make a tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) by sending it to the address below.
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
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 (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
1) GREETING
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
3) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
CONTENTS OF TABLE
1) GREETING
Greetings, Friends!
We wrapped up very nicely Philadelphia’s 6th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival on August 2nd, 2009. Thanks to all who participated and helped in any way! More is soon forthcoming in that sentiment!
2) SUMMER BREAK/ART WANTED FOR THEMED JOURNALS/COMMITTEE-VOLUNTEER-INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
We are taking a much-needed summer break. We will be returning to business as usual in early-to-mid September. We look forward to regaling you all with tales of what happened and lists and lists of friends of BWAF you may want to network with.
In the meantime, please do keep the emails coming to info(at)BWAFphilly.org about the following and we will reply when we return to full swing:
*To submit original art/work for our forthcoming Themed Journals
*To inquire about or be a member of the Fundraising Committee
*To volunteer (visit www.BWAFphilly.org for different opportunities)
*To be an unpaid intern
Again, all inquiries can be sent via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
2) OUTGOING CREATIVE DIRECTOR / INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
August 2009 is Monica McIntyre’s last month as BWAF’s Creative Director, and ends her involvement with BWAF as anything other than a major fan! After 5 years of dedicated work to grow and produce BWAF, Monica is on to greener, less-stressful pastures!
As of August 4, 2009, Cassendre Xavier, BWAF Founder and former Director, has taken the new title of Executive Director, is the main organizer and contact at BWAF, and has rededicated herself to growing the organization. Cassendre will need your support and is always open to various expressions of assistance and/or advice.
She can be reached via email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) BWAF PAGES FREE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
Hey. Do you do neat stuff, or does someone you know do? Would you like some free awesome advertising for yourself or that person? Is there anything cool going on in Philly that you would like others to know about? Can you recommend a good acupuncturist or day care center?
Do you have the best stylist in the world? Tell us about it!
We’re building the online version of the BWAF Pages – a Community Resource Directory and Coupon Book scheduled for release at next year’s Festival. We can only sell advertising when our website is chock full of valuable info. So until it is, we are going to be offering free advertising.
So, email us a 100 word “blurb” (ad” including the description of the product, service, artist, opportunity, class/workshop, resource, etc) plus contact info, and we’ll include it in the online version, which you can view at www.BWAFpages.com. Ideally, we will then attract actual paying advertisers to fund the publishing of BWAF Pages print edition, as well as using the advertising funds to also just keep BWAF staffed and growing.
Contact: info(at)BWAFphilly.org or phone at 215.951.0330, ext. 2108.
5) FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING LINKS
Please take a moment to click on all our FB links and befriend us. Also, if you’re a black woman artist, or an ally of BWAs, please network with us and with each other – befriend befriend, befriend!
BWAF Facebook Profile (don’t forget to log in first): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1303307631&ref=profile
BWAF Facebook Group (log in and then click): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53284687509
We’re on MySpace, too: www.myspace.com/BWAFphilly
You can always join our official email list by sending a blank email to: BWAFphilly-subscribe(at)yahoogroups.com
You can always make a tax-deductible donation (we’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) by sending it to the address below.
In art & community,
Cassendre Xavier
renaissance negresse
Founder & Executive Director
Black Women's Arts Festival (Est. 2003)
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 (or official mailing list): www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWAFphilly
Join our Facebook Group!
© 2009 Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Monday, August 3, 2009
BWAF Newsletter 8/3/09
6TH Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival
…is over!
It was….4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09)
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – The Agenda, Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
“BWAF has seriously blown up.” –Holly Otterbein’s Blog, Philadelphia City Paper
Dear BWAF Friends:
It’s over! I’m sad and not at all relieved because there is still much work to be done with the Festival year-round, only now I have to wait until more than 355 days to experience the bliss I did this past weekend with all the visual and performance art/works by my melanin-enriched “sistas”!
I am looking forward to writing you more about the last day of the Festival and how amazing it was, but now, it seems most urgent that run and not walk to the nearest mattress-like thing and lay my uber-weary head to rest!
Still, I cannot go without droppin’ some names and inspiration on you:
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue
Cocosol
and
Taina Asili & La Banda Rebelde
Also the warm spirit of Rhetta Morgan. There were many, many, many other wonderful events but these were the most powerful ones I attended.
Details soon forthcoming, but in the meantime,
REMEMBER, DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BUILD BWAF’S FUTURE
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
And this just in….
ADVERTISE IN THE BWAF PAGES! (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND COUPON BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL)
Visit www.BWAFpages.com for more info.
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
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
Subscribe to our Blog!
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
Advertise in the BWAF Pages! www.BWAFpages.com
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
…is over!
It was….4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09)
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – The Agenda, Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
“BWAF has seriously blown up.” –Holly Otterbein’s Blog, Philadelphia City Paper
Dear BWAF Friends:
It’s over! I’m sad and not at all relieved because there is still much work to be done with the Festival year-round, only now I have to wait until more than 355 days to experience the bliss I did this past weekend with all the visual and performance art/works by my melanin-enriched “sistas”!
I am looking forward to writing you more about the last day of the Festival and how amazing it was, but now, it seems most urgent that run and not walk to the nearest mattress-like thing and lay my uber-weary head to rest!
Still, I cannot go without droppin’ some names and inspiration on you:
Hannabiell & Midnight Blue
Cocosol
and
Taina Asili & La Banda Rebelde
Also the warm spirit of Rhetta Morgan. There were many, many, many other wonderful events but these were the most powerful ones I attended.
Details soon forthcoming, but in the meantime,
REMEMBER, DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BUILD BWAF’S FUTURE
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
And this just in….
ADVERTISE IN THE BWAF PAGES! (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND COUPON BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE BLACK WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL)
Visit www.BWAFpages.com for more info.
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
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
Subscribe to our Blog!
Be our Facebook Friend!
Join our Facebook Group!
Advertise in the BWAF Pages! www.BWAFpages.com
© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Black Women’s Arts Festival Newsletter 8/1/09
6TH Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival
4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
Well, what I can I say, so much cool stuff has been happening with the Festival!
I attended the Circle of Hope event on Thursday, followed by the after party at Rum Bar, hosted by our host Any Questions? which happens on the last Thursday of every month, featuring DJs BFree and Phoenix, which was so much fun!
Friday I attended our Last Friday Visual Arts Crawl at Kaffa Crossing, followed by the after party at Sanctuary, which featured film, fashion shows and more!
This morning I attended the Children’s Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books, and after that I went to the BWAF office, where I am now typing this to you beautiful people!
(I missed the outdoor vending event at Arts Garage, but I’m sure it’s going well!)
So what’s next? A quick dinner and then getting gussied up to join all the other sexy people at Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque, which is going to be packed and amazing!!
That’s tonight at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, doors open at 6:30pm, showtime from 7-10, admission $7 or 2 sexy people for $10 :-)
After that, from 10pm to 2am I’ll be going to Monica’s Birthday & Going Away after party at Stir, 1705 Chancellor Street. $5 each or 2 for $7. Today is really actually Monica’s birthday, too! We’re not just celebrating her birthday but it’s actually on another day, no, August 1st is her birthday! Bring a card, a smile, and a hug for all her hard work these past 5 years!
And since I won’t be able to write again before tomorrow, our last day, I’ll remind you that tomorrow, Sunday from 12noon-2pm we’re having a “Friendship Gathering” at Vivant Art Collection, 60 N. 2nd St. This is $5 to attend and network with all the BWAF artists and volunteers, and free if you are a BWAF artist or volunteer!
Finally, we will wrap up our wonderful weekend in the same way we opened it – celebrating Black women’s spirit, creativity, community, and JOY in …”A Night of Joy” – this will be at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, from 6pm-10pm, $7 each or 2 for $10.
CAN’T MAKE IT THIS WEEKEND?
WATCH ONLINE
Tonight and tomorrow night’s shows at the Rotunda will be streamed live worldwide at our sponsor/partner http://web.illish.us.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
BECOME A BWAF LEADER
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEER
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
We hope to see you tonight and/or tomorrow! Sure, 4 days of over 50 artists at 9 venues is a lot, but it only happens once a year and you can always catch up on your sleep!
(And remember, as always, since our inception in 2003, BWAF events have been open to “all respectful persons”),
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
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
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4 Days! (Thurs 7/30/09 thru Sun 8/2/09
9 Venues!
Over 50 Artists!
“BWAF has officially blown up.” – Philadelphia City Paper, 7/30/09
Well, what I can I say, so much cool stuff has been happening with the Festival!
I attended the Circle of Hope event on Thursday, followed by the after party at Rum Bar, hosted by our host Any Questions? which happens on the last Thursday of every month, featuring DJs BFree and Phoenix, which was so much fun!
Friday I attended our Last Friday Visual Arts Crawl at Kaffa Crossing, followed by the after party at Sanctuary, which featured film, fashion shows and more!
This morning I attended the Children’s Storytime at Big Blue Marble Books, and after that I went to the BWAF office, where I am now typing this to you beautiful people!
(I missed the outdoor vending event at Arts Garage, but I’m sure it’s going well!)
So what’s next? A quick dinner and then getting gussied up to join all the other sexy people at Sizzle: A Night of Burlesque, which is going to be packed and amazing!!
That’s tonight at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, doors open at 6:30pm, showtime from 7-10, admission $7 or 2 sexy people for $10 :-)
After that, from 10pm to 2am I’ll be going to Monica’s Birthday & Going Away after party at Stir, 1705 Chancellor Street. $5 each or 2 for $7. Today is really actually Monica’s birthday, too! We’re not just celebrating her birthday but it’s actually on another day, no, August 1st is her birthday! Bring a card, a smile, and a hug for all her hard work these past 5 years!
And since I won’t be able to write again before tomorrow, our last day, I’ll remind you that tomorrow, Sunday from 12noon-2pm we’re having a “Friendship Gathering” at Vivant Art Collection, 60 N. 2nd St. This is $5 to attend and network with all the BWAF artists and volunteers, and free if you are a BWAF artist or volunteer!
Finally, we will wrap up our wonderful weekend in the same way we opened it – celebrating Black women’s spirit, creativity, community, and JOY in …”A Night of Joy” – this will be at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, from 6pm-10pm, $7 each or 2 for $10.
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Being a nonprofit organization, we thrive on donations of all kinds to continue our work. You can be a vital part in carrying the vision of BWAF into our 7th year in 2010 by making a donation today! All donations are tax deductible and receipts can be provided.
Make payable to: Black Women’s Arts Festival
and mail to:
Black Women’s Arts Festival
3721 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743
To contribute securely by Paypal, visit www.BWAFphilly.org, or send a blank email to: info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
BECOME A BWAF LEADER
It’s time to build a structure of organizers of BWAF who will consistently carry its work and vision into the future, and do it well, for decades to come. We are seeking committee members who can meet once a month (One 2-3 hour meeting per month). Ideally, candidates will have leadership or management backgrounds in the following areas most urgently needed: Fundraising, Publicity, and Nonprofit Management. For more information, please email info(at)BWAFphilly.org.
VOLUNTEER
Time commitment is day of tasks only. No meetings. Visit our website at www.BWAFphilly.org, and click “volunteers” for more information.
We hope to see you tonight and/or tomorrow! Sure, 4 days of over 50 artists at 9 venues is a lot, but it only happens once a year and you can always catch up on your sleep!
(And remember, as always, since our inception in 2003, BWAF events have been open to “all respectful persons”),
In art, sisterhood, and community,
Cassendre Xavier
Founder, Organizer, Former Director, and Future (as soon as the summer’s over) Executive Director
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
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© 2009 by Black Women’s Arts FestivalÔ, BWAF, BWAF PhillyÔ. All rights reserved.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Black Women's Arts Festival Newsletter 7/31/09
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
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
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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!
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