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2008 Exhibitions & Special Programs
 
January    
Speaking of Silence II
 
   
January 10 to January 31, 2008
 
   
The second in a series of three exhibitions exploring silence and the role it plays in shaping who we are and how we relate to the world.
 
   
Speaking of Silence II features:
 
Art by Baltimore Freedom Academy, Crossroads School, and Learning Inc. students in response to Youth & Silence, an audio-visual piece by Beth Barbush and Yutaka Houlette.
 
An installation of new “audio portraits” by Barbush and Houlette along with dozens of sketches, paintings, and written thoughts by Baltimorean's reflecting on silence. Visitors to Speaking of Silence II are invited to add their own art and words to the growing collection of works.
 
Thursday, January 10, 6-8pm
Opening Reception & Gallery Conversation
Celebrate with exhibiting youth in an evening of engaging art, family activities, and stimulating discussion. Gallery Conversation begins at 7pm.
 
Saturday, January 26, 2-4pm
Starting to Speak, Learning to Listen
Join fellow advocates, artists, and individuals in conversation about finding voice and the power of art as a tool to facilitate open communication. Moderated by Art on Purpose Artist/Director, Peter Bruun.
 
Wednesday, January 30, 6-7:30pm
UNLEASHED: Chezia Thompson Cager Meets KRE
An evening of performance, poetry and music with Cager, The Kevin Robinson Jazz Ensemble, and The Fire Poets, Maryland Institute College of Art student poets.
 
All events are FREE and open to the public

For information about Speaking of Silence, contact Art on Purpose at (410)243-4750 or www.artonpurpose.org.
 
       
   
Marcus Dagan
 
   

Thursday January 24, 2008
8:00pm

Tickets are $15.00

Ticket can be reserved at 410-225-3130 or purchased at The Eubie Blake Center Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30am to 6:00pm
Saturdays 11:30am to 3:00pm.

 
   
Marcus Dagan is making his first concert appearance in Baltimore in over 10 years. Marcus is a world class entertainer a true renaissance man. He is a singer/songwriter, author and photographer. At this concert at the prestigious Eubie Blake Center he will be performing his own songs and favorites of audiences everywhere. Many years ago Marcus performed frequently at the 13th Floor and has maintained his connection to Baltimore all this time.

Marcus regularly appears on Norwegian Cruise Lines ships and in Bermuda where he enthralls audiences with his artistry.

He will be joined on stage by the delightful and beautiful Wanda Ray Willis who will be performing some of her own songs. One the highlights will be a duet "My Dreams Are Gathered Safely In" an homage to their home, Bermuda.

Baltimore's own Jimmy Wilson will be accompanying Marcus on some original songs. This is a rare chance to catch Jimmy Live at home!

This will be an evening of exceptional MUSIC that will touch the heart.
Marcus' style is unique and encompasses various genres the common denominator being it's all REAL and full of passionate commitment to the lyric. The concert will be filmed and released soon after as a DVD.
                                
CD's of all the artists will be available as well as copies of Marcus' new book "Songs and their Stories". There will also be an exhibit of Marcus' photography.

Come be a part of this special event!
 
   
MarcusDagan
 
       
   
UNLEASHED: Chezia Thompson Cager Meets KRE

The event features poetry and jazz music presented by award-winning poet Chezia Thompson Cager, the Fire Poets from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Kevin Robinson Trio. The event is FREE and open to the public and takes place in the context of Art on Purpose’s exhibition Speaking of Silence II — a great way to liven up the middle of the week!
See the press release for more details.
 
   
Wednesday, January 30, 6-7:30pm
The Eubie Blake Cultural Center
847 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-225-3130
www.eubieblake.org
 
       
February    
African American History Month
 
       
   

Eubie Blake’s 125th Birthday Celebration

 
   
Thursday, February 7, 2008
7pm to 10pm
 
   
Live Music, Awards Ceremony, Opening Reception for Art Exhibit
 
     
   
No Child Left Behind (Exhibit)


 
   
February 7 to March 1, 2008
 
   
No Child Left Behind an exhibition of paintings, photograph, short films and sculptures of students in Baltimore City and County schools to express the world through their eyes. Poem and short stories accompany all works from student in creative writing and English classes.
 
     
   
Skate, Push, and DREAM
 
   
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February 7 to March 1, 2008
 
   
Skate, Push, and DREAM is the premiere exhibit featuring the photography of artist Joey Odoms. All of the photography in this exhibition was shot in a 24 period in the life of Joey. This 18 year old artist is a singer/songwriter; actor will show you life through his eyes.
 
     
     

The Luv Affair

Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 14th

7pm until 11pm


$45 per person


21 & older

 
     



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BALTIMORE BLACK ARTS presents ARTS IN ACTION!!   
"Celebrating Baltimore's Black Arts Community"


 Featuring performances by: Brown F.I.S.H., LOVE the poet, Ogun, Amanda Fair, Robert Lee Hardy, Aquil Mizan, Shelby Jade, Courtney Dowe, Sunz of N.A.T., Darin Keith Bastfield, Margaret Locklear, EZE Jackson of Soul Cannon, E the poet-emcee, and Tracie Jiggets!

 Thursday, February 21
@ The Eubie Blake Jazz Center 847 N. Howard St. Baltimore, MD Doors open 7pm Showtime 8pm Tickets $12 ($7 for Baltimore Black Arts members) more info contact Eric Muhammad 443-844-8979

 BALTIMORE BLACK ARTS is the bridge between the Black artist and the Baltimore community. We develop, support and encourage community-minded artists. BALTIMORE BLACK ARTS IS MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE! This movement will include: Artist and community art/activism workshops, community forums, performances and events that will serve as a catalyst for renewal in the city of Baltimore.    Membership is open to artists as well as non-artists who wish to see the artistic community serve its city! As art imitates life, and life imitates art, lets work to make both of them better in Baltimore!    

WWW.BALTIMOREBLACKARTS.COM

 
     
 
     


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Celebrating Black History Month

100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. in conjunction with
G.L. Entertainment, MarvaD Events & Events 4 Good People

Cordially invite you to attend

A Festive Tribute to Black History Month through Art & Music!
(An evening of fun, elegance and most importantly...PURPOSE!!!!!)

@ the Eubie Blake National Jazz & Cultural Museum
847 N.  Howard St. - Baltimore, MD 21201
(Located on Baltimore's Historic Antique Row)

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
Time: 8PM - Midnight

Extraordinary Live Music by Grammy Award Winning Songwriter & Producer

Gordon Chambers
www.gordonchambers.com

Performing songs off his latest CD, "Love Stories" that currently being featured on the Michael Baisden Show & 96.3FM WHUR.

Hosted by:  Cool Jazz WEAA 88.9FM's Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard

Enjoy:  Complimentary Culinary Creations, Art and Live Music Sponsored by Coors Light!

Donation: $20
(Partial proceeds benefiting the 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. Scholarship Fund www.100BlackMenofMD.com a 501c3 Organization)
100 Black Men of Maryland is proudly supported by Blair Underwood, Coors Light  & Spectrum Enterprise, LLC www.spectrum-ent.net
  
For tickets contact: Demitri McDaniel @  d@glentinc.comor call 443.831.5824 or for online purchase visit www.missiontix.com www.missiontix.com

 
     
 
     
 
         
         
March    
Woman’s History Month
 
         
     
 
     
   
Everybody Loves Thelma & A Good Time (Exhibit)

 
   
March 8 to March 29, 2008
 
       
   

This exhibit in honor of women history month will feature positive self esteem, beauty, and a celebration of the African American Television Character known as Thelma from the 1970’s television sitcom Good Times. Actress Bern Nadette Stains known for her role as Thelma will host and conduct workshops to support the artist. This is a mix media exhibit of paintings, drawings, and photography.

Read The Press Release

 
   
IT'S COMING
 
   
 
   
THIS WILL BE A SOLD OUT EVENT GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Click Here: WWW.EVERYBODYLOVESTHELMA.COM
 
       
   
East Side - West Side Life Stories Theatre Project:
If These Maps Could Talk
 
     

Saturday, March 29 - 1:00 pm

 
   
Theatre is a safe and profound place for elders to explore their  
lives and share with others their meaningful life stories, lessons  
and experiences. In this oral history performance, seniors from  
Baltimore City's East and West Sides will bring alive their  
memories. The performance, (with Q & A), is based on home, family,  
spiritual, leisure and other experiences. This program is  
sponsored by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks -  
Senior Division and ideal for intergenerational audiences. Harriet  
Lynn, of Heritage Theatre Artists' Consortium is the director/ 
facilitator.
 
   

Harriet Lynn
Producer/Artistic Director
Heritage Theatre Artists' Consortium
116 W.  University Parkway, P-3
Baltimore, MD 21210
ph/fax:  410-235-4457 hlynn@umbc.edu
www.h-tac.com

 

This program is generously sponsored by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks - Senior Division and directed by Harriet Lynn of Heritage Theatre Artists’ Consortium. 

For additional information contact BCRP-SD at 410-396-2920 or
HTAC at ph/fax: 410-235-4457 or hlynn@umbc.edu

 

 
       
   
Women in Jazz (Concert)
 
   

Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:00 pm
Admission: $15.00

 
   
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Spend an afternoon concert featuring the music of female composers, instrumentalist, and vocalist to close out woman history month. This concert is dedicated to Baltimore’s own Ruby Glover.
 
     
April    
Jazz Appreciation Month
 
     
   
Jazzamatazz
 
   
April 3 to April 19, 2008
 
   
 
   

“Jazzamatazz is mixed media exhibit that will feature artist
Pontella Mason, Ernest Shaw Jr,. and Eljay McBride.

 
     
   
Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon featuring Eubie Blake Legacy Band (Concert)
 
   
Under the direction of Craig Alston
 
   

Sunday April 13, 2008 3:00pm
Admission: $15.00

 
   
 
     
May    
The Works of James VanDerZee (Exhibit)
 
 
May 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008
 
 
Photography Exhibit of the world renowned Harlem Renaissance photographer. James VanDerZee was one of the first Afro-American Photographers and is remembered as one of the most important photographers of the Afro-American community.
 
     
   
“Eye Candy: A Tribute to Fashion”
(Annual Scholarship Fundraiser for Maryland Summer Center Youth Program)
 
   

Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:00pm - Midnight

Admission Tickets: $50 per person; $90 per couple
Black Tie Optional

Visit the Eye Candy Website                  Purchase TIckets Online

 
   
 
     
   

Off The Hook Comedy

Saturday, May 17th


sponsored by
Best II Productions

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Anthony Ferguson via phone or email.
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June    
Black Music Month
 
     
   
A Introspective Album Cover Retrospective (Gallery One)
 
   
June 1, 2008 to June 29, 2008
 
   
This is the return of Larry Jeter of Dimensions in Music, album cover collection. The exhibit will explore the album cover as art.
 
   
 
     
   
Mammies, Watermelons, and Coons: A Minstrel Exhibit (Gallery Two)
 
   
June 1, 2008 to June 29, 2008
 
   
 
   
This dark exhibition will explore the stereotypes of the African American from slavery to the Hip Hop culture.
 
       
   
Race Music (A Concert with Conversation)
 
   

Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:00pm

Admission: $15.00

 

   
 
   
Spend an afternoon listening and discussing the music that became the blueprint of what would be known as American Music.
 
       
   
The Historical “N” (A Gallery Talk)
 
   

Saturday, June 21, 2008 2:00pm

(Not suitable for children age12 and below)

 
   

 
   

The word "Negro" is an adjective - and has only within the last half century become used as a noun. Webster's white dictionary says so. But, the word "Nigger" is, and always has been, a noun. No people can be adjectives, if that People are , "For Real. "Nigger is a state of Being." Whereas "Negro" is simply a state of a Nigger's mind.
-Dick Gregory

 
   
To use or not to use the word Nigger or Nigga, is there a need to question its use? Some say this word should be banned, some say it’s a term of endearment. This gallery talk will include excerpts from the controversial play “A Real Nigga Show” with a panel including Dick Gregory from a variety of life experiences to discuss the power of the “N” word.
 
       
July - August    
Memories of Us (Youth Program Exhibit)
 
   
July 8, 2007 to July 11, 2008
 
   
 
   
This exhibition will feature the work of participants from grades 4th to 8th in the Maryland Gifted and Talented Summer Program. The mixed media exhibit will include drawings, painting, photography, and ceramics.
 
     
   
The Works of Victor Hugo Ordonez (International Artist)
 
   
July 12, 2008 to August 30, 2008
 
   
 
       
   
Artscape Exhibit
 
   
July 12, 2008 to August 30, 2008
 
       
September    
Artist Exhibit
 
   
September 4, 2008 to September 27, 2007
 
   
To Be Announced
 
       
October    
Baltimore Fashion Month
 
       
   
Oh, You Beautiful Doll Exhibit!
 
   
October 2, 2008 to November 1, 2008
 
   

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African American dolls from the 1850s through the present will be on display at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center from October 4 through October 27, 2007 in an exhibit titled Oh, You Beautiful Doll: An Exhibit of African American Dolls.  More than 35 dolls will be on display that traces the evolution of black dolls from simple wooden folk art dolls to the stunning and innovative art dolls of today.  

Much more than play things, dolls illustrate the changing cultural attitudes and values of society and can also depict ethnic stereotypes that define the place, role and status of African American people in society. In the early 1800s, the major doll artisans made dolls of cloth, wood, tobacco leaves and other readily available materials.  The images of dolls were closely aligned with the occupations of many Blacks – servants, slaves, and skilled laborers.  Oh, You Beautiful Doll will feature a pair of hand made African American wooden dolls made during slavery and passed down from generation to generation in one family.  

Between 1850 and 1920, European doll companies manufactured the majority of black dolls.  In 1892, Jumeau of Paris advertised black and mulatto dolls with bisque heads.  Other European doll makers supplied other countries with dolls including the United States.  Black dolls made by artisans during this time period will be on exhibit in the show, Oh You Beautiful Doll.

By the early 1900’s American companies began including black dolls in their doll lines.

During the 1920s, as the American doll making industry moved toward mass production, there was an increase in the number of Black dolls.  W.E. B. DuBois and the National Association of Colored People were among the catalysts for Black children having Black dolls.  The National Negro Doll Company, an African American company produced some of these first dolls which were advertised in the Crisis magazine.  Other manufacturers, including Horseman Doll Company, Amberg Dolls and Madame Alexander included black dolls in their doll lines.  A Madame Alexander doll will be on display at Oh, You Beautiful Doll.

The dawn of the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s brought about a change in America.  Before the movement, African Americans were not depicted in a positive manner, and the psychological toll was documented in studies conducted by Dr. Kenneth Clark that showed that Black children were most affected by the lack of positive imagery.  Doll manufacturers began to produce ethnically correct dolls created in the image of the Black race.  

Dolls made in the 1950s will be featured in Oh, You Beautiful Doll exhibit.

 
     
   
Fashionable Art (Workshops)
 
   

Events for the month include:

· Fashion Shows

· Networking Events

· Photography Lecture and Workshop

· Modeling Lecture and Workshop

· Acting for Models Lecture and Workshop

· Fitness and Nutrition for Models Lecture and Workshop

· Makeup Application and Techniques for Models Lecture and Workshop

· Skin Care for Models Lecture and Workshop

 
 
 
November  
Alice in Boogie Wonderland (Exhibit)
 
November 6, 2008 to November 29, 2008
 
Experience the magic, fun and adventure of Alice in Wonderland like never before in this new mixed media exhibition. Join Alice as she falls into the madcap world of Boogie Wonderland and meets extraordinary characters such as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts and the frantically late White Rabbit. The City of Baltimore becomes the backdrop for the retelling of this classic story. Special performances of the musical will be performed by Arena Player Youtheatre.
       
December    
Artist Exhibit
 
   

December 4, 2007 to December 27, 2008

To Be Announced

 
       
     
The Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Saturday, December 27, 2008

Free and Open to the Public (Donations Accepted)
 
     
kwanzaa
 
       
         
     
 
     

Eubie Blake Center

Preserving the Legacy……Training our Youth

 
     

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