Events
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WORLD FILM & DANCE PARTY
NOVEMBER 21, 7 p.m.
CineStar Berlin - Original. im Sony Center.
Potsdamer Strasse 4, Berlin/Germany
with DJ Lady Ranya
Films: I Dream A World (OV), Director: Tomas Lewinski No Corao de Shirley / In Shirley’s Heart (OmeU) Director: Edyala Yglesias
The admission fee of 5 Euros includes a WELCOME DRINK!
A COMPLEXION CHANGE event, presented with film, popcorn, inspiring drinks, great conversation, wonderful guests and music for listening, toe tapping or dancing? The choice is for you, our guests!? We are prepared for your enjoyment!
Yes, We Can!
The World Film & Dance Party is intended as an enjoyable and constructive contribution toward intercultural understanding and empathy, amid the population change taking place in Berlin and Germany, A COMPLEXION CHANGE.
This event stands at the front line of cultures coming together in a meet and greet manner. As this becomes recognized, and the energy of an intercultural event is experienced, we foresee a glow from the event, that will attract guests, press and enhance our CineStar attendance.
These events aim to be richly intercultural evenings, created and hosted by Prof. Donald Muldrow Griffith, co-founder/producer/director of Fountainhead Tanz Theatre/Black International Cinema Berlin/The Collegium - Forum & Television Program Berlin/Cultural Zephyr e.V. in association with Charles Clawson.
It begins with films chosen from the intercultural Black International Cinema Berlin Film Festival of the past twenty three years. Film durations range from 45 to 60 minutes, and will begin at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, December 13, 2008. From the theatre hall, guests will be invited into the CineStar bar. Gradually, the event will blossom into a dance party. The entry ticket is 5.
FILM DESCRIPTIONS
I DREAM A WORLD (November 21 @ 7 p.m.)
Producers: Fountainhead Tanz Theatre & Pol-Tel
Director: Tomas Lewinski
Documentary, Color, 24 min.
Poland/Germany 1988-1990
English
A documentary exploring a dance workshop directed by Fountainhead Tanz Theatre in Arezzo, Italy. The title and concept are based on the Langston Hughes poem I Dream A World. A portrayal of multi-cultural, -racial gathering of dancers, teachers and their communication with one another. Awarded Best Film 1988 by the Polish Commission for Film Arts.
Eine Dokumentation ber einen Tanzworkshop geleitet von Fountainhead Tanz Theatre in Arezzo, Italien. Der Titel und das Konzept basieren auf dem Gedicht von Langston Hughes I Dream A World. Portrt einer multi-kulturellen, multi-ethnischen Zusammenkunft von TnzerInnen und LehrerInnen und ihrer Kommunikation untereinander. Ausgezeichnet als Bester Film 1988 von der Polnischen Kommission fr Filmkunst.
NO CORAO DE SHIRLEY / IN SHIRLEYS HEART (November 21 @ 7 p.m.)
Director: Edyala Yglesias
Narrative, Color, 20 min.
Brazil 2002
Portuguese with English subtitles
In Shirleys Heart portrays Shirley, a prostitute and her relationship with an arch-rival, Eva, a transvestite. Shirley is envious of the success Eva has with men and begins to learn from Eva, the art of seduction. Naive, lonesome and unpredictable, these two personalities from Salvadors night, sell their bodies at the Manoel Dias da Silva Avenue, an upper middle class neighborhood, which has become a symbol of Bahias modernity.
In Shirleys Heart portrtiert Shirley, eine Prostituierte, und ihre Beziehung zu einer Erzrivalin, Eva, ein Transvestit. Shirley ist neidisch auf den Erfolg, den Eva bei Mnnern hat, und sie beginnt von ihr die Kunst des Verfhrens zu erlernen. Naiv, einsam und unberechenbar verkaufen diese zwei Persnlichkeiten aus Salvadors Nacht ihre Krper auf der Manoel Dias da Silva Avenue, einer Nachbarschaft der oberen Mittelschicht, welche zu einem Symbol Bahias Modernitt geworden ist.
www.fountainhead-tanz-theatre.de
www.blackinternationalcinema.de
www.black-international-cinema.com
ADLER Entrepreneurship Awards 2008
6th December 2008 - Bonn, Germany
From modest beginnings of showcasing African Diasporas talent and economic contribution in Europe and Africa in 2005, the ADLER Entrepreneurship Awards have emerged as an unparalleled annual calendar event for African Diasporas in Germany and other European countries.
Regarded as an esteemed and “avant-garde” event cutting across the migration divide, it is also a platform highly sort after by African Diaspora professionals and entrepreneurs. A platform that acknowledges the efforts and talents of the youth and Africans in Diaspora, who are steering the boats of self doubt and self confidence to integrity in their different communities.
The event is now engineering a paradigm shift for, innovation dedication and excellence in the European communities. http://www.ayf.de/activities/awards.html
Registration forms: http://www.ayf.de/documents/documents.html
BLACK PEOPLE, BLACK BERLIN (December 13 @ 7 p.m.)
Producer & Director: Fountainhead Tanz Theatre
Documentary, Color, 60 min.
Germany 1994
English
This documentary was created prior to the fall of the Berlin wall. Interviews were conducted with members of the Berlin African Diaspora: Black Germans, Black Americans and Black Africans, regarding issues of social, political, economic, cultural, intercultural marriage, refugee status and their hopes and dreams for the future. The interviewees: Johnetta Page/U.S.A., Mona Agbaje/Swaziland, Robert Harrel/U.S.A., Magumba/St. Kitts, Dr. Mahoma Mwaungulu/Malawi, Alycia Jones/U.S.A., Mai Opitz Ayim/Germany and Ifatayo Ifayemi/Germany.
Diese Dokumentation wurde vor dem Fall der Berliner Mauer gedreht. Interviews wurden durchgefhrt mit Angehrigen der Berliner Afrikanischen Diaspora: Schwarze Deutsche, Schwarze Amerikaner und Schwarze Afrikaner. Die Themen umfassen soziale, politische, konomische und kulturelle Inhalte sowie interkulturelle Ehen, der Status als Flchtling und die Hoffnungen und Trume der Beteiligten fr die Zukunft. Die Interviewten: Johnetta Page/U.S.A., Mona Agbaje/Swasiland, Robert Harrel/U.S.A., Magumba/St. Kitts, Dr. Mahoma Mwaungulu/Malawi, Alycia Jones/U.S.A., Mai Opitz Ayim/Deutschland und Ifatayo Ifayemi/Deutschland.
www.fountainhead-tanz-theatre.de
www.blackinternationalcinema.de
www.black-international-cinema.com
Friday, January 16, 2009
A “Dreams Do Come True” Dinner - Georgia Brown’s Restaurant -$130.00* per person
950 15th Street, N.W.– 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight. Attire: Business dress
*Not including transportation and accommodations.
To register and get more information:
R O D G A I N E S E V E N T S . C O M
National Association of Minority Government Contractors presents:
Barak Obama, 44th President of the United States of America
Pre-Inaugural Kick-Off Celebration!
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2009
Time: 8:00pm to 2:00am
Attire: Semi-Formal (Black Tie Optional)
Open Bar from 8pm to 9pm, Dinner and Dancing
Location: Tuscana West, 1350 I (eye) Street, NW
Washington DC 20005
Invited Guests: President Elect-Barak and Michelle Obama, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Noton, DC Councilman Marion Berry
Purchase Tickets Prior to December 1, 2008
Price: $80.00 per person
Purchase Tickets after December 1, 2008
Price: $135.00 per person
VIP Ticket s
Price $200.00 per person (includes: Reserved Seating, Bottle Service, Open Bar from 8 to 10pm, Hors d Oeuvres, Dinner and Complimentary Champagne).
Visa/MC Accepted, *No Refunds or Exchanges
Purchase Tickets Now at www.NAMGC.org
Saturday, January 17, 2009
A Salute to First Lady Michele Obama Luncheon
B. Smith’s Restaurant - Union Station - $75* per person
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Attire: Business dress
*Does not include transporation and accomodations.
To register and get more information:
R O D G A I N E S E V E N T S . C O M
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The“ Audacity of Hope” Party and Celebration Ball
Four Seasons Hotel - Georgetown - $300* per person
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.– 8:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m. Attire: White Tie
*Does not include transporation and accomodations.
To register and get more information:
R O D G A I N E S E V E N T S . C O M
Sunday, January 18, 2009
“2 Degrees of Separation” – “Obama on Mount Rushmore” Champagne Brunch
Fairmont Washington Hotel - Georgetown - $85* per person
2401 M Street, N.W.– 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Attire: Business dress
*Not including transportation and accommodations.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Presidential Swearing in Ceremonay and Inaugural Parade
US Capital/Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
12:00 noon
