Washington State Africa Network
Community Calendar
To submit a performance, lecture, exhibit, festival or other event, send information to Xwasan@ ibike.org (remove the "X" and space). 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/
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:
11th Annual Africa Day Business Forum
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Red Lion Hotel, 1415 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
For more info contact african.chamberofcommerce @commerce.wa.gov
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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
Sundiata African Cultural Association
presents:
Festival Sundiata
When: February 13-15, 2010
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
Seattle International Film Festival presents:
Films by or about Africans
Annually in late May-June.
Generally there are assort Africa-related film scattered throughout the
month long extravaganza.
For information on tickets see www.seattlefilm.com
, or call the box office, 206-324-9996.
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
NW Folklife Festival presents:
NW Folklife Festival
When: May, 2010
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
http://www.nwfolklife.org/P_F/Festival.html
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 , 2010
Where: TBA
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
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Washington State Africa Network (WASAN) presents:
Monthly Meeting, Africa Film Program &
Discussion
When: TBA
Where: Safeco Jackson Street Center, E Main St, between 23 & 24th, Suite
200.
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 Xwasan@ ibike.org (remove the "X" and space)
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.
Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant:
African Music Night
Every Sunday, 8-10 pm (as of May 2005),
2000 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA. 206-329-1534.
Free Admission,
Nonsmoking venue.
Live African music and east African cuisine. Come join the fun in a
"house-party" atmosphere where the performers let their hair down and try
out new things.
KEXP
Radio, Seattle WA:
"The Best Ambiance" with Jon Kertzer
Every Monday, 6 pm - 9 pm, KEXP FM 90.3 Public Radio
BOO Radio, Portland OR
"Africa on Fire!"
African Dance Class:
Awal Alhassan
Traditional dances of his native Ghana and West Africa. Movements are fun
and energetic for dancers of all levels. Sweat, smile, and celebrate!!
SEATTLE- Dance: Wednesday Evenings in Madrona: 7:30-9pm at Spectrum Dance Theater, 800
Lake Washington Blvd, $14 drop-in. Sunday Mornings on Capitol Hill,
10:15-11:45am at Velocity Dance Center (Mainspace- second floor) 915 E Pine
Street. $15 drop-in. Punch cards available for a discount.
OLYMPIA- Dance and Drum: One Saturday afternoon per month at Fusion Dance Studios. 302 Columbia St
NW Drum 3-4:30, Dance 4:45-6:15. $15 each, $25 for both. Check website or
contact for upcoming dates. More information at
http://www.sohoyini.com.
Questions? Call 206-902-7379 or email info @sohoyini.com.
African Dance Class:
Etienne Cakpo
Etienne Cakpo & Siri Wood: Gansango Music & Dance,
Contemporary & Traditional West African Dance & Music. Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am, Open Flight Studio, 4205 University Way NE,
Seattle. For more information:
http://www.gansango.com,
gansango@yahoo.com, 206-417-4679
African Dance Class:
Sarah Lee and Karim Koumbassa
West African Dance classes every Monday night with Sarah Lee
teaching, and Thursday night with Karim teaching, from 7:30-9pm at Planet Earth
Yoga in Fremont:
www.planetearthyoga.com. $14 for 1 class, $60 for a 5 session VIP card
($12/class), $100 for a 10 session VIP card
($10/class)
In addition, Sarah Lee teaches Friday night West African Dance classes in West Seattle at Allstar Fitness from 7:15-8:30pm. Your first class at Allstar is free, after that it costs $15 for a day pass, and you can use the facility the whole day. Email sarahlee@ oneworlddance.com for more information.
African Dance Class:
Lara McIntosh,
Wassa Dance
(formerly Positive
Sweat)
Afro-fusion classes with
wonderful live music on Sundays. All levels and drop ins welcome! Basic classes: Wed., Fri., Sat.- 9-10 a.m.
and Tues., Thurs - 6:15-7:30. Wassa's Lab: Tues., Thurs. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
and Sunday Morning Groove with live
music 10-11:30 a.m. All classes in ARC Ballet
Studios in the Crown Hill School Building, 9250 14th NW, north Ballard.
www.wassadance.com or 206-284-9473
African Dance Class:
African/Funk Dance
Every Tuesday 7PM – 8PM, 1701 23rd Ave. (corner of 23rd and E. Olive) Capitol
Hill, across from the Ebenezer Church,
parking on E. Olive. This class is designed for the
sole purpose of toning, burning calories, and strengthening your body while
having as much fun as possible. Work at your own pace and take water breaks as
you need. High energy rhythms set the tone as Eric Wilson leads you through
various dance styles (African, funk), core strengthening, and stretching. This
class focuses on safe and controlled movements. You can take the class bare foot
or bring indoor dance shoes for the new wood padded floor. $12 per class or
3-class card for $30. All level class, bring water, matt, and towel. Call 206-579-6880 or visit
http://www.compfit.com for more information.
African Dance Class:
Afua N’Diaye
West African dance classes from Senegal on Fridays at Seattle Central
Community College on Broadway. Two classes: Beginners 5:30p-6:30p and all
levels 7p-8:30p. The facility is beautiful with a great wooden floor. If you
are interested, please contact Afua by calling her at 206-722-6602, or emailing
her at:
afua@ qwest.net or visiting her website:
www.planetafua.com
Waid's:
Africa Night
Every 2nd Saturday of the
month (as or Aug 2007), 1212 E Jefferson St, Seattle, WA. For details see
http://www.myspace.com/seattleafrica
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
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:
http://www.mayasoleil.com
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