| <--August, 2010 | Today | October, 2010 --> |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
Event Details - Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East and Emerging Masters Thursday, April 23, 2009 (11:00 AM - 06:00 PM) For more information contact: Jacqui Woods 718-636-6976 jwoods@restorationplaza.org Skylight Gallery 3rd Floor 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Restoration's Center for Arts and Culture is excited to present two new exhibitions in the Skylight Gallery: Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East and Emerging Masters. Cultural Warriors: Tribute to the East will examine the amazing history and accomplishments of the fabled East Cultural Center. Founded in 1969 by Jitu Weusi and the African Students Association, the East was a cultural and educational center for people of African ancestry. For many of today's educational, cultural and legislative leaders, it was the epicenter in Brooklyn of the 1969 civil rights and cultural movement sweeping the nation. The exhibition will display ephemera and photos by Basir McChawi, Ogundipe Fayomi, and Mensah Wali. Emerging Masters will pay homage to three young artists who are growing in stature and recognition and to the lasting power, influence and presence of African cultural iconography in art. The show includes digital photographic images capturing African rituals in action, by William Jones, colorful paintings by urban cubist Bryan Masud, and abstract paintings expressing life experiences by Aleathia Brown. Artist Talk: Saturday April 25, 2009 2PM-4PM Aleathia Brown, William Jones and Masud Youth Arts Workshop: Saturday May 2, 2009 2PM-5PM, William Jones, Lecture demonstration, explores digital illustration & process used to capture traditional African sacred, social and cultural events. This generation interviews East Founder Jitu Weusi: Saturday May 30th, 4PM-6PM, “East Triumphants, Challenges and Today,” Cultural Warriors: A Tribute to the 1960’s East Educational & Cultural Center Closing Forum, Saturday, June 6th, 4PM-8PM. Through the heartfelt memories of former members, staff, students, scholars and artists revisit the EAST’s historical and impact today on black culture, education, legislative and economy achievements. Special guest, Dr. Kwasi Konado, author, “ A View from the East Black Cultural Nationalism and Education in New York City. Skylight Gallery Hours- Wed-Fri 11AM- 6PM, Sat 1PM-6PM Visiting the exhibition and attending related events is free of charge, but we would appreciate a suggested donation of $5 towards covering the expenses. Event Details - Preparing for Your Job Search & Interviewing Techniques Edit Thursday, April 23, 2009 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) For more information contact: Donna Hooker 718-636-6948 dhooker@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 In this current economy, job seekers must have top notch interviewing skills and must know the ABC’s of preparing for their job search. This weekly workshop will help participants develop a one minute pitch, learn effective interviewing techniques, and gain a clear understanding of what they need to prepare before their job search begins. The class meets on Thursdays every week until the end of the year. |
|
Divas United-NY Metropolitan Chapter presents a Beauty/Health Expo & Seminar, The Spiritual Definition of DIVA [Divine, Inspirational, Virtuous, Anointed]@ Brown Memorial Baptist Church, 484 Washington Ave (Fellowship Hall) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Donation: $10. Vendors, Food, Door Prizes. Contact 718-235-8316 or queenbea49@yahoo.com for information. | ||||||||||||||
|
|
Event Details - Job Club Workshop Edit Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM) For more information contact: Donna Hooker 718-636-6948 dhooker@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 Find mutual support and encouragement while networking, and mastering job search techniques. Those who have been involved with job clubs find their job search efforts are strengthened by belonging to a group, and their job searches are shorter. The exchange of job leads, business cards, resumes, ideas and information energize people and teach everyone valuable career strategies. Come join us and others in your community weekly, every Tuesday beginning March 3, 2009. Event Details - Single Stop Tuesdays Edit Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (02:00 PM - 06:00 PM) For more information contact: Kizzie Brown 718-636-6996 kbrown@restorationplaza.org RITE Career Center 1368 Fulton Street 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11216 Make a appointment to get free legal advice or sit down with a financial counselor to help you deal with credit and debt issues. Everyday referrals for legal help and family counseling are also available. Financial Counseling- 3PM-6PM on Tuesdays Legal Counseling- 2PM-5PM on Tuesdays Event Details - Wealth Building Tuesday Workshop-Personal Financial Basics Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM) For more information contact: Bernice McRae 718-636-6924 bmcrae@restorationplaza.org Restoration Plaza 1368 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Presenter- Amalgamated Bank • Basic Banking • Credit Management • Debt Reduction • Home Ownership Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 - 28, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM For more information, please call 718-636-6924 or email bmcrea@restorationplaza.org |
|
| ||||||||||||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Add your event here. | Brooklyn On Line |