Washington State Africa Network
Community Calendar
To submit a performance, lecture, exhibit, festival or other event, send information to Washington_Africa_Network @ ibike.org (remove spaces). For faster turn around please send information in the same order that you see below (sponsoring organization, name of the event, when, where, cost if any, additional details, contact information).
Addition local events may be found in the postings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wa-afr-network/
Sundiata African Cultural Association
presents:
Festival Sundiata
When: February
Where: Seattle Center House, Upper Level and the "Black
Palette Artist Exhibit" at the Northwest African American Museum.
Free admission.
Festival Sundiata, is a celebration of African and African-American art, history & culture, showcasing the significant history and cultural contributions of African and African-American people, both past and present. The three-day festival features music, films, workshops, children’s activities and more.
For more information contact: Sundiata African American Festival, P.O. Box 24723, Seattle WA 98124-0723. Tel: 206-329-8086.
National Day:
Gambia
Feb. 18, independence from the UK, l965
National Day:
Ghana
March 6, independence from the UK, l957
Ghanaian Association of Greater Seattle generally hosts an Independence Day celebration.
National Day:
Mauritius
March 12, independence from the UK, l968
National Day:
Tunisia
March 20, independence from France, l956
National Day:
Namibia
March 21, independence from South Africa, l990
National Day:
Togo
April 27, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Sierra Leone
April 27, independence from the UK, l961
National Day:
Cameroon
May 20, western provinces, independence from British, eastern and northern
provinces independence from France, 1972
National Day:
Eritrea
May 24, independence from Ethiopia, l993
Seattle International Film Festival presents:
Films by or about Africans
Annually in late mid-May to mid-June. Generally there are assort Africa-related films scattered throughout the month long extravaganza.
To see a list of SIFF films with a connection to Africa go to www.siff.net
NW Folklife Festival presents:
NW Folklife Festival
When: May, Memorial Day Weekend
Where: Seattle Center, Seattle
Generally there is assort African music scattered throughout each day of the
annual four day event -- check the program available at every entrance.
For details see
www.nwfolklife.org/
All the performances are free, but donations to support the event are requested.
National Day:
Mozambique
June 25, independence from Portugal, l975
National Day:
Madagascar
June 26, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Djibouti
June 27, independence from France, l977
National Day:
Seychelles
June 29, independence from the UK, l976
National Day:
Burundi & Rwanda
July 1, independence from Belgium, l962
Zimfest presents:
Zimbabwean Music Festival
When: July
Where: rotating
For more information see
www.zimfest.org
National Day:
Cape Verde
July 5, independence from Portugal, l975
National Day:
Algeria
July 5, independence from France, l962
National Day:
Malawi
July 6, independence from the UK, l964
National Day:
Comoros
July 6, independence from France, l975
National Day:
Liberia
July 26: founded l847
National Day:
Benin
August 1, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Niger
August 3, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Burkina Faso
August 5, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Cote d'Ivoire
August 7, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Chad
August 11, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Central African Republic
August 13, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Congo (Brazzaville)
August 15, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Gabon
August 17, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Swaziland
September 6, independence from the UK, l968
National Day:
Mali
September 22, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Guinea Bissau
September 24, independence from Portugal, l973
National Day:
Nigeria
October 1, independence from the UK, l960
National Day:
Guinea
October 2, independence from France, l958
National Day:
Lesotho
October 4 independence from the UK, l966
National Day:
Uganda
October 9, independence from the UK, l962
National Day:
Equatorial Guinea
October 12, independence from Spain, l968
National Day:
Zambia
October 24, independence from the UK, l964
African Chamber of
Commerce of the Pacific Northwest presents:
12th Annual Africa Day Business Forum &
Celebration Dinner
Saturday, October, all day
Red Lion Hotel, 1415 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
For more info (206) 256-6139 or https://www.facebook.com/African-Chamber-of-Commerce-of-the-Pacific-Northwest-166943893320824/
National Day:
Morocco
November 18, independence from France, l956
National Day:
Mauritania
November 28, independence from France, l960
National Day:
Tanzania
December 9, independence from the UK, l961
National Day:
Kenya
December 12, independence from the UK, l963
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Washington State Africa Network (WASAN) presents:
Monthly Meeting, Africa Film Program &
Discussion
When: TBA
Where:
7:00 Business meeting
7:30 film and discussion:
Free, the public is welcome!
All WASAN programs are open to anyone who wishes to attend. For more information email Washington_Africa_Network @ ibike.org (remove spaces)
The Washington State Africa Network presents:
Liemba: The Making of an African Documentary
The film is still in editing, but Andrew will show selected footage from the film, set to the films soundtrack.
Synopsis: Liemba is a study in contrast. In the port town of Kigoma, on the west coast of Tanzania, two relics of Africa’s turbulent past live side-by-side. The first is the MV Liemba, a passenger and cargo ferry that has been plying the waters of Lake Tanganyika for the past 90 years. The second is the Anglo American Corporation, a multi-national mining company that has been taking African minerals to Europe since 1917. Anglo American’s opulent Tanzanian base of operation is a short distance down-shore from the dilapidated homeport of the MV Liemba in Kigoma. Anglo American officials regularly ride on the bridge of the Liemba, occupying regal state-rooms as they travel to oversee their extensive mining operations in the area. Meanwhile, the indigenous Kirugu people who inhabit the lake’s shore are left to earn what they can selling fish, meat and produce from their dug-out canoes to the throngs of third class passengers riding in the belly of the battered Liemba. While the Anglo American Corporation exploits fortunes in gold, diamonds and other mineral, the majority of Tanzanians are left with nothing but poisoned water, scarred lands and a tattered infrastructure, dependent upon a deteriorating ferry to carry them to a pillaged future.
KEXP
Radio, Seattle WA:
"The Best Ambiance" with Jon Kertzer
Every Monday, 6 pm - 9 pm, KEXP FM 90.3 Public Radio
KBOO Radio, Portland OR
"Africa on Fire!"
International and local
African news the corporate media won't divulge. First Thursday, 6-7 pm on KBOO Radio, 90.7
FM, Portland. Email: africaonfire@yahoo.com
African Dance Class:
Lara McIntosh,
Wassa Dance
Afro-fusion classes with
wonderful live music on Sundays. All levels and drop ins welcome! Basic classes:
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat.- 9-10 a.m.
at ARC Ballet Studios in the Crown Hill School Building, 9250 14th NW, north
Ballard. Tues., Thurs - 6:00-7:15 at OmCenter, N 35th @ Pacific St.
www.wassadance.com or 206-284-9473
African Dance Class:
Abdoulaye Sylla
Every Sunday, 5:-6:30 pm. Seattle Center,
Center House, 4th floor, Studio H. Contact: laurie @danceanddrum.com
Maya Soleil:
Maya Soleil Afro-World Fusion
Several times most months (see website), Blaine to Portland
Shows are classified as Maya Soleil Traditions (Pan-African acoustic
group) or Maya Soleil Afro-World Fusion (electric ensemble). All events are
smoke-free.
For more information: Email: mayasoleil@ mindspring.com Web site:
www.mayasoleil.com
Zobel:
The African Knights Freedom Reggae Band
Every Thursday, 10pm - 2am (as of Feb 2004), 1219 E. Jefferson St. between 12th & 13th
Cover charge: $5.
For more information 206-323-1408
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