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22 FEBRUARY DIGITAL EDITION 2016 | piedmontparent.com
FIRST FRIDAY: SUAH AFRICAN DANCE THEATREFeb. 5. SUAH is a Gio name from Liberia, West Africa, which means “One with a new idea or a new beginning.” SADT is composed of nine dancers, all with professional dance and theater backgrounds. Its repertoire consists of West African and Contemporary African Dance. SADT aspires to touch individuals lives worldwide through ministry of song, music and dance. Cash Bar. Donations appreciated. 6:30 p.m. Free. 333-7460. GreenHill, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. greenhill.org.
INTRO TO AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY (BASIC GENEALOGY III)Feb. 7. African Americans face distinct challenges when trying to uncover their ancestors’ stories. This class covers the basic steps for getting started on the journey to reconnecting with your rich heritage. For more information, contact the Heritage Research Center at 883-3637 or [email protected]. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointmuseum.org.
AFRICAN STORY TELLING & DRUM CIRCLEFeb. 13. Enjoy the rhythms and listen to African stories through the talents of The Healing Force, a family of singers, storytellers and musicians. Have fun learning the rhythms on the Djembe — a very popular traditional West African Drum. Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Included in All-in-One or Two-Stop admission price. $7-$23. Old Salem Museums and Gardens, James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. oldsalem.org.
POTATO CHIP TASTE TEST FOR TEENSFeb. 23. Find out about the African-American who invented the potato chip, then enjoy a potato chip taste test. Let Janis or Stefanie know of any food allergies before participating. For youth in grades 6-12. Free and open to the public. Call the library at 703-2930 to register. 4-5 p.m. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. forsythlibrary.org.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE OF SONGFeb. 27. The showcase will feature African American spirituals and the encoded messages contained in the songs that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Choirs and dance teams from area high schools, churches, universities and community organizations will sing and dance to great spirituals. Other genres of music, which reveal the struggle and triumph of African Americans, such as gospel and jazz, will be performed by musical ensembles and spoken word. This event is free and open to the public. Noon-1:30 p.m. 721-7300. Old Salem Museums and Gardens, James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. oldsalem.org.
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