|
(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Miami-Dade County residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in a number of exciting events to celebrate Black History Month in February. The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board's Heritage Planning Committee along with various community based organizations have scheduled a number of events that pay homage to this year's national theme: "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation & the March on Washington."
The following is a list of countywide events and activities commemorating Black History Month. Events with (*) are sponsored or co-sponsored by the Black Affairs Advisory Board's Heritage Planning Committee. For more information, please visit www.miamidade.gov/baab.
February 1-28, 2013
Black History Month Exhibit*
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Concert is on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 12:30 p.m.
Black Affairs Advisory Board's Black History Month exhibit featuring Kinad, Inc.'s African American Timeline and the celebration of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Centennial (1913-2013).
Address: Stephen P. Clark Center Lobby, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Miami, Florida
Details: (305) 375-4606
Cost: Free and open to the public
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Friends & Family Night at UniverSoul Circus*
Address: Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, Florida
Details: (305) 375-4606
Cost: Tickets: $17.50 per person
Purchase tickets using the code: SFEN to receive this discount @ www.universoulcircus.com
*"Like" the Black Affairs Advisory Board's Facebook page for a chance to win free tickets!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Village Dialogue: Economic Development & the Black World Community*
Co-sponsored by the Black Affairs Advisory Board, Wingspan Seminars and the Beacon Council
Address: Fountain of New Life Church, 4601 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida
Details: (305) 375-4606
Cost: Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 9, 2013
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Casino Royale Fundraiser to benefit Young Pillars Scholarship Fund *
Address: Hard Rock Café, (Leaving from Golden Glades Bus Terminal)
Cost: Tickets $30.00 per person (includes $20 rebate)
Details: (305) 375-4606
Sunday, February 10, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Film Showcase "Black Miami" a film by Michael Williams*
An opportunity to meet the film makers and the story behind the film which illustrates the impact Blacks have had on the founding and development of Miami.
Address: HistoryMiami Auditorium, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida
Details: (305) 375-1492
Cost: Free & Open to the public
Saturday, February 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Black History Month Annual Extravaganza*
Address: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
Entertainment, vendors & Senior Steppers
Details: (305) 375-4606
Cost: Free and open to the public (vendors will be on site)
Saturday, February 23, 2013
2:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami Presents: A Conversation on Historically Black High Schools
Address: 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida
Details: (305) 375-1492
Cost: Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 23, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Miami Jackson Senior High School " 29th Annual Oldie Goldie Show"
Address: 1751 N.W. 36th Street, Miami, Florida (Auditorium)
Details: Eric Jenkins, (305) 318-8372 or ericj43@comcast.net
Cost: $10 per person donation
Saturday, February 23, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Ankara Miami 2013 Second Annual Fashion & Cultural Show
Address: Kovens Conference Center, FIU North Campus, 3000 N.E. 151st Street, N. Miami Beach, Florida
Details: Evelyn Onyejuruwa (Miss Nigeria Florida 2011-2012), (305) 924-2071
Cost: $35 in advance/$50 at the door
Sunday, February 24, 2013
4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Second Annual 'Gospel fest'*
Featuring local churches, choirs and performers
Address: South Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th Street, Miami, Florida
Details: (305) 375-4606 or www.sdcac.org
|
