In getting your Kwanzaa on
by Russ Lane
The Center's upcoming events coincide with the celebration's last two virtues: Kuumba and Imani (creativity and faith, respectively). On the day of Kuumba, spoken word artist Tim Jackson will read from his works. One of Jackson's more recent outings was his self-produced and directed One Man's Quest for Soul Redemption, of which he was also the star. The ambitious project placed performances of N.C. poets within the context of a larger narrative--essentially letting the poets remain true to their individual work while simultaneously forming a kind of community-generated narrative. Jackson's performance will be held Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the St. Joseph's Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
On New Year's Day, Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble will celebrate Kwanzaa's last day at the Durham Armory from noon to 6 p.m., featuring an array of African rhythms and dances, as well as performances by N.C. Central University vocalists and a youth choir under the direction of Brother Oren Marsh. Admission is free, although the audience is encouraged to donate nonperishable food items to the Durham Rescue Mission.
For information on additional events call 683-1709 or visit www.hayti.org.
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