Black History Month

February is Black History Month. MARL is pleased to support the various events that will be taking place throughout the month to celebrate the past and present achievements of Black people in Manitoba.

Sunday January 31

NATHANIEL DETT CHORALE IN CONCERT

Time: 7:30pm
Location: Westworth United Church,
1750 Grosvenor Ave
Tickets: $25.00
Contact: Sonya 479-9249 Presented by: Manitoba Chorale Association

Sunday, February 7

OPENING CEREMONIES

4:30pm – 5:30pm
Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB

Friday, February 5

COMEDY SHOWCASE - FUNDRAISER

Time: 10:30pm Featuring: Darryl Lenox
Location: Rumors Comedy Club
190-2025 Corydon Avenue *Tix: 15.00ea
*18 and over event
Tickets available: Caribbean Shield– 634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305
and African Pot – 560 Portage Ave
Presented by: Rumors Comedy Club

Friday, February 12

C.C.O.M PRESENTS…“Connecting the past and present”

Dinner and Registration: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Includes: Round table discussion, poetry, dramatization, Negro spirituals, dance and more! Tickets: FREE
Location: 1100 Fife
Contact: Margaret Strachan 694-6025

Saturday, February 13

JOB FAIR hosted by ACAM

Time: 10am-4pm,
Location: University of Wpg – Riddell Hall
Contacts: Jim Ogunnoiki 663-7868,
Sandra Housen 983-4534

Saturday, February 13

GOSPEL CONCERT

7:00pm – 9:00pm
Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield St. Tix: $10.00 (Children $5)
Contact: Rhonda 509-7726 or Sonya 479-9249
Sponsored by: Truth and Life Worship Centre

Saturday, February 13

DOMINO TOURNAMENT

Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave Time: 12:00pm
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB

Monday, February 15

HISTORY LESSON / WORKSHOP

Time: 11am-3pm Tickets: FREE
Location: JAM Hall, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Contact: Mavis - 257-9665
*Lunch provided

Monday, February 15

JAMAICIAN ASSOCIATION OF MB PRESENTS…

Collaboration for Community Development Panel Discussion
Location: 1098 Winnipeg Ave.
Time: 3-5pm Contact: Mavis – 257-9665
*Refreshments served
Contact: Christine Nnadi 9978868

Sunday, February 21

BLACK HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON

Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Caribbean Spice – 613 Sargent Ave.
Contact: Judith 774-7979
Tix: $12/ Adults, $10 Children under 12
Sponsored by: Caribbean Spice Restaurant

Tuesday, February 23

CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Presented by the Congress of Black Women (MB Chapter, Inc)
Viscount Gort – 1670 Portage Ave.
Registration 8:30; Workshops 9 - 4:30
Contact: ph. 775-4378 or email COBW@mts.net
*60.00 Registration Fee

Saturday, February 27