27 Jan Black History Month 2016 Celebration Schedule

NANAIMO AFRICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
IS PROUD TO PRESENT
CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2016

February is Black History Month, which is observed around the world. We look forward to this month-long celebration here in Nanaimo. To ensure its success, we are asking you to come out and support us. You are all cordially invited. For information or tickets, call NAHS at 250-729-9332, or Fascinating Rhythm at 250-716-9997. You may get tickets at the Nanaimo African Heritage Society’s office, Arbutus Music or the Port Theatre, everyone is welcome. Thank you.

Opening Ceremony

By Donation
Refreshments Served
Friday Feb 12th, 2016 at the Downtown Harbourfront Library 2 – 4 pm
Featuring International Acoustic Guitarist Daniel Gerrard

Nostalgia Jazz & Gospel Concert

Tickets - $25.00, Children under 13 – $12.00 Members – $5 discount. Refreshments served.
Sunday Feb 21st, 2016 -Brechin United Church
Doors open at 2:00 pm for visual arts and exhibits, 3:00 pm Concert.

SHAW TV Broadcasts:

Look at your local listings and stay tuned for broadcasts from SHAW TV for Black History Month 2016.
February 5, 2016– SHAW TV with Shalema Gantt Fiona Sheddon
February 19, 2016– SHAW TV Cooking Southern Cuisine- Dinner served at Finale Gala Dinner & Dance
February 21st, 2016-SHAW TV Spotlight on Opening Ceremony at Downtown Library and Nanaimo African Heritage Society Board of Directors

Christian Science presents ‘Meaningful chance for ourselves and the world’-In Lecture Mark Mccurties

Call Christian Science for more information 250-740-1552
Friday Feb 20th, 2016
At the Grand hotel- 4898 Rutherford Rd. Nanaimo
Join us for a discussion in honour of Black History Month
The event is at 12 noon.

Nanaimo African Heritage Society is proud to present the Finale Gala Dinner and Dance featuring live entertainment, Dinner and Dance, a fashion show, art exhibits and more.

Tickets – $40.00 Children under 13: $20 Members – $5 discount.
Saturday Feb 27th at Bowen Complex 500 Bowen Road
Doors open at 5 pm for visual arts and exhibits and Dinner is served at 7pm following after will be wonderful entertainment and dancing.
Some proceeds will go to the help of the refugees.

Nanaimo African Heritage Society presents African Entertainment at
The Francophone Society’s Maple Sugar Festival

Feb 28th 2016- Beban Auditorium  9am – 4pm
Featuring Children Entertainers for a special Sunday performance
 
For more information, please call the Nanaimo African Heritage Society at 250-729-9332. Purchase tickets for the Nostalgia Jazz & Gospel Concert and the Finale Gala Dinner and Dance at the Port Theatre, Fascinating Rhythm by credit card at 250-716-9997, Arbutus Music and the Nanaimo African Heritage Society.
Happy Black History Month 2016!
 
Look for broadcast listings on CTV, the Wave and the Wolf.