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BLACKHISTORY MONTHIN BRISTOL
OCTOBER
2012
Photo: Rosemary Early Years Centre - Chris Bahn
Dance and Theatre
Music
Exhibitions, Talks and Workshops
Networking
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Black History Month is the celebration and exploration of the culture
and history of Britain’s African and Caribbean communities. October will
be jam-packed with events celebrating the contribution made to society
by these communities. The brochure is structured by theme, with a
calendar of events on the back page.
Many of the events taking place this year will focus on independence. 2012sees the 50-year anniversary of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Uganda’sindependence; events concentrating on this historic celebration will mark the changes and successes of these countries since independence wasachieved. Some events will look further back in time and take you on ajourney to an age where slavery dominated the lives of many. However while an appreciation of the past is essential we must not forget to lookforward to the future and the youth of today.
2012’s summer of sport laid down a challenge of “inspiring a generation”, a challenge that should be applied to every area of life, not just sport. Our theme of Black History Month, or rather the challenge, is to inspire a generation to be proud of their heritage and help turn this pride into achievement.
Thank you to everyone who helped to create these events and we hope you will join us in celebrating this iconic month by attending the many exciting events taking place in October.
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18 Beyond October
Mark Simmons Photography, Acta Community Theatre
We Have Overcome
29 OctoberMalcolm X Centre
7:30pm
£3
An original community theatreshow by the Malcolm X EldersTheatre Company, who tell theirown stories of moving from theCaribbean in the 1960’s tomake a new home in Bristol.
First performed at Acta’s Coast international festival of community theatre, and currently touring schools.
Helen Tomlin: 0117 953 [email protected] / www.acta-bristol.com
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Tavazia Dance – Sensual Africa
26th OctoberCircomedia, St Paul’s Church, Portland Square
7:30pm–9pm
£13/£9 (concessions)
Malawi…untouched, pure, raw, natural, unearthed, mysterious, rich in culture and life… SENSUAL. Tavaziva returns to Circomedia with Sensual Africa, a choreographic work of art crafted with sublime precision followingBawren Tavaziva’s inspirational trip to Malawi. They inject their own interpretation on the complexities of the fascinating Tambuka and Chews Tribes’ movements and music, exploring the distinctive rituals that boys and girls go through to become men and women.
Rebecca Fitzgerald: 0117 924 7615 [email protected] / www.circomedia.com
For tickets contact the Colston Hall Box Office: 0117 922 3686
Breathing Fire - Celebrating Black History Month
13th October St Werburghs Centre,
2:30–4pm, doors open at 2pm
£6/£3 concession, free for under 12’s.
Playback theatre is a unique form of interactivetheatre enabling audiences to tell their stories.Audience members are invited to sharemoments from their lives. They then see thembeing brought to life as the companyimmediately recreates the essence of theirstory using voice, movement, dance, musicand song.
Judith Desbonne: 07795 091 [email protected] / www.breathingfire.co.uk
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Redcliffe Community Show – an Acta partnership with St Mary Redcliffe Primary
22nd and 23rd October 6pm–7pm
Local venue TBC £1
An original community theatre production made up of traditional stories from the different cultures represented in the Redcliffe community.
Created and performed by year 3 and 5 schoolchildren, together with adults from the Redcliffe area.
Helen Tomlin: 0117 953 [email protected] / www.acta-bristol.com
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Mark Simmons Photography, Acta Community Theatre
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Mango Spice
6th October 1pm–3pm
St Paul’s Learning and Family Centre Free
Join members of the award-winning skazz (Ska-Jazz) band, Jazz Jamaica, forthis fun and interactive performance workshop, journeying with them to Jamaica.Immerse yourself in Caribbean culture and learn Jamaican folk songs and ringdances; discover the stories behind the rhythms, words and movements.Adults to be accompanied by a child.
Stella Quinlivan: 0117 9145470 [email protected] / www.livelyupfestival.com
We are: Here – Black History Month
6th October 6pm onwards
Stag and Hound Free but donations welcome
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and declare We Are: Here! Specialhosts, cabaret performances, live music and a very special performance fromPenny Bizarre based on Josephine Baker, famed for her civil rights activism.DJ’s play homage to Jamaica’s musical influence as we celebrate Jamaica50along with some special Kingston punch at the bar!
Daryn Carter: [email protected] / www.wearefest.com
A Nu Civilisation Orchestra Tribute to Joe Harriott: Parallel
10th October 8pm–10pm
St George’s Bristol Concert Hall £16
The Lively Up! Festival celebrates 50 years of Jamaican independence with theNu Civilisation Orchestra (which includes Gary Crosby, Nathaniel Facey andByron Wallen). Presenting a sizzling tribute to jazz genius Joe Harriott, theincomparable saxophonist who revolutionised British jazz in the fifties with hisCaribbean infused free jazz.
Box Office: 0845 40 24 001www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk / www.livelyupfestival.com
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The Free Migrations Global Gathering
14th October 6pm–11pm
St George’s Bristol Concert Hall Free, exit/re-entry at any time
The Global Gathering is a celebration – through music – of the exhilaratingcosmopolitan diversity of Bristol and the South West. Packed full of worldmusic, St George’s comes alive with the most eclectic line-up of top-class worldmusicians, drawn from many of the great migrant cultural traditions.
Box Office: 0845 40 24 001www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Pre-Kwanzaa Kulcha Kabaret Dinner and Dance
19th October 6:30pm–4am
Malcolm X Centre Dining and Kabaret £35, Kabaret only £17
John Lynch Afrikan Education Programme Presents in Association with UjimaRadio the Pre Kwanzaa Kulcha Kabaret Dinner and Dance featuring Macka Band a 3 hour variety show.
Tickets available at Genesis Records and Georgina’s Stapleton Road, Glen’sdrive in – Malcolm X Car Park, Afro Delight Café Dean Street.
Donna Whitcliff: 07747462404 or [email protected] / www.facebook.com/jlaepbristol
DJ Derek
19th October 9:45pm for 2 hours, followed
The Plantation Caribbean by Vicar of Skaville till 3am
Bar & Restaurant Free before 9pm, £3 after
DJ Derek is a famous Bristol born DJ, known for his reggae mixes and his use of convincing Jamaican patois! Recently awarded the Lord Mayor’s medal andhaving turned 70 this year, DJ Derek transcends race and age to bring us thebest music from 60’s Ska and Rocksteady to contemporary artists.
Richie Bryan: 07979 262227 [email protected]
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Celestine and the Band
20th October Band 9:30pm for 2 hours,
Plantation Caribbean Bar Vicar of Skaville till 3am
and Restaurant Free before 9pm and £3 after
Celestine is a local Bristol born singer with mixed Bajan/Jamaican parentage.She will be celebrating the best of black music with a mix of soul classics,Motown greats and her own original material. With her fantastic band supportingher, get ready to get your groove on!
Richie Bryan: 07979 262227 [email protected]
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Love Music Hate Racism
24th October 7:30pm
UWE Student’s Union, Red Bar £8
We are proud to invite you to join us to enjoy local music; Dub Mafia, Bashema Hall, C-Froo and Crinkle Cuts. Our music is living testimony that cultures can and do mix. It unites us and gives us strength, and offers a vibrant celebration of our multicultural and multiracial society.
UWE Students’ Union: 0117 [email protected]
“Dub Plate to Dub Step” Ujima 98FM Radio Broadcast by Bristol Young People
29th–31st OctoberBroadcast from Ujima Radio
1–2pm
Free
A youth led documentary style Radio showcreated and broadcast with Ujima radio 98FMby 17-25 year olds recently trained as part ofa Young Roots Heritage Lottery Project. It willreference cultural and music trends from theearly 50’s vinyl Dub Plate records, tracingReggae & Dub Sound System classic drumbeats through to Dub Step artists of 2012.Researchers have created their own material
and sourced historical elements with support from Dr. Edson Burton, Ujimapresenters, M Shed, Watershed and Bristol Records Office.
Online web resource available at the end of the year onwww.ujimaradio.com / [email protected]
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Batch & The Band
27th OctoberPlantation Caribbean Bar and Restaurant
Band 9:30pm–Midnight. DJ till 3am
Free before 9pm, £2 after.
A celebration of the music and dance of Senegal. Batch sings his songs in the Senegalese language ‘Wolof’, however language does not obstruct his music and the passion can be heard and understood by all. Batch’s energy as a dancer is as vibrant and colourful as the patchwork clothes of his BayeFall people.
Richie Bryan: 07979 262227 [email protected]
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Author Talk
3rd OctoberBristol Central Library, College Green
6pm–7:30pm
£3 per person, tickets on the door – places limited
Nikesh Shukla – an exciting new author will talk about his writing and how he becameinterested in writing and the obstacles he faced in publishing. His novel “Coconut Unlimited”was short listed for the “Costa First Novel Award”. His writing “Generation Vexed” hasfeatured on BBC2, Radio 4, Esquire, The Sunday Times and The Guardian.
Munawar Hussain [email protected] Lists for African and Caribbean literature available at Bristol Central Library.
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Afrikan History Month Assemblies and Class Workshops
Available throughout October and November to all schools in Bristol School hours
Fee to be discussed on contact
A series of Afrikan History Month workshops and assemblies. Conducted by RA Cultural Consultancy Services, these workshops clarify the originalconcept behind Black History Month, looking at the founder, Carter G Woodson and covering subjects relevant to PSHE, citizenship, and globalissues. Methods include; participatory, involving students in negotiating skills,developing thinking, enquiry, discovery and expressing opinions.
Elizabeth Small: 0117 9712456 / 07921 770827 / 0117 [email protected]
Samuel Gist and the Gist Slaves: Bristol and Virginia History
18th October 6pm–7:30pm
M Shed Studio 2 Free, no booking required
Talk by Madge Dresser, Associate Professor of History, University of the West ofEngland. Beginning with the extraordinary story of Bristol’s Samuel Gist, which spansBristol, Virginia and London, this talk will reconsider the links between Bristol andcolonial Virginia in relation to the slave economy and the social networks generated.
[email protected] http://humanities.uwe.ac.uk/regionhistory/rhcnew/index.htm For venue details contact the M Shed: 0117 352 6600
Rebel
18th October 7pm–8pm
The Drama Studio, £5 adult, under 16’s freeFairfield High School
Join students of Fairfield school as they conjure a multi media odyssey from theplantation to multicultural Bristol, taking in the spirit of freedom and creativegenius that has sprung from the Caribbean islands and liberated the world.‘Rebel’ is based upon work created by young students supported by writer,storyteller and historian Dr. Edson Burton.All funds raised from ticket sales will go towards publising a book of thestudents’ work to share with schools across Bristol.
Leah Marks: 0117 952 7100 ext. 124 [email protected]
Black History Month Celebration
23rd October 10am–2pm
The Vassall Centre No cost, but lunch is not provided
The Black members group BSGPF is celebrating Black history. This is anopportunity for all adults with learning difficulties and their carers to celebrateBlack History Month by collecting information from stalls and attendingworkshops to enhance cultural awareness. There will be a chance to tastedifferent food and learn about different cultures.
Valerie Mower and Fred Miller: 0117 953 [email protected]
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Discovery Day for Black History Month: Africa
25th October 10am–1pm
City Museum & Art Gallery, Curiosity Free, donation towards Gallery and Schools Room pottery costs
One of the Museum’s regular Discovery Days is focused on Africa this month.Be inspired by the different cultures of Africa through looking closely at Museumobjects and making your own coiled pot to take home after studying one madeby Lady Kwali in Nigeria.
Sue Giles: 0117 922 2635 [email protected] / www.bristol.gov.uk
Discovery Day for Black History Month: Africa
26th October 10:30am–1pm
M Shed Free
We will have some of the items in the African collections out for handling anddiscussion. Be inspired by the different cultures of Africa through looking closelyat Museum objects.
Sue Giles: 0117 922 2635 [email protected] / www.bristol.gov.uk
Ah Fi We Art Exhibition
27th October 12noon–6pm
Kuumba, Hepburn Rd Free
An Art Exhibition featuring a stunning collection of art by local Afrikan-Caribbean artists. Paintings, photographs, prints and more, this event is not to be missed!
Beaula McCalla: 07979 107 765 [email protected]
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BME Voluntary & Community Sector FairMoney, marketing and meeting – forging partnerships
25th OctoberConference Hall, Bristol City Council, Council House
1pm–6pm
Free
Now in its third year the BME VCS fair brings together agencies and individualswho share a common goal in seeking to improve their engagement with andshare the learning from working with BME communities. A great opportunity notonly to network with others but also, importantly to share your work through afive-minute presentation.
To book a free stall space and or speak at the events please email [email protected] or call 0117 922 2358 for further information
Ask About Me
27th OctoberHoliday Inn, Cabot Circus
5–8.30pm
Free for 16–19 years and £25per head for professionals
An intergenerational 3-course dinnerand networking event, providing aplatform for local professionals toconnect with aspiring young peoplefrom inner city Bristol; with the aim of finding suitable life and careermentors/mentees. Confirmed guestsinclude Peter Main (Lord Mayor ofBristol) and Jeremy Cook OBE (BTEC).
Poku Osei: 07930147193 [email protected]
Networking
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The Real Count of Monte Cristo?
24th October 6:30pm–7:30pm
Foyles, Cabot Circus Free, booking on-line required
Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure story whichhas been told and retold many times on film and television. But who was the realCount of Monte Cristo? It’s a story of race and slavery and a forgotten black hero.Tom Reiss, author of The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal and the Real
Count of Monte Cristo talks about perhaps the greatest unknown soldier ever.
Andrew Kelly: [email protected]/?p=4541
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Bristol City Centre Tours – Afrikan Symbols
1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 31st OctoberMeet at St Mary Redcliffe
Two tours per date, morning and afternoon
Introductory price of £7, bookingessential, places limited.
RA Cultural Consultancy Services presents a tour that proudly displays imagesoriginating from North, East, and West Afrika. Many of these symbols presentedtell tales of the Egyptian period known as Kemet. Images can be seen on localgovernment, religious and commercial buildings. Tour suits all ages.
Elizabeth Small: 07921 770 827 / 0117 971 [email protected]
Old St Pauls Carnival Procession Route Podcast Launch Event
26th OctoberMeet outside Circomedia.
12noon–4pm
Donations accepted, cost for refreshments
The podcast will feature an inter-generational docu drama guiding listeners throughthe route taking in Easton, Eastville and St Pauls. Interviews, poetry, dance andactors will animate the route that encompasses tales of legend, myth and mystery.What is a bust of Edward Colston doing hidden in the heart of Easton and whywere Bristol Rovers known as the ‘Black Arabs’? Tour suits all abilities.
Cleo Lake: 07771 825 035 www.jahlakekoncepts.comAnybody wishing to submit memories or images please email: [email protected]
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Afrifest
5th October 6th OctoberWestbury on Trym Methodist Church Malcolm X Centre
6pm–10pm 12noon–10pm
£10 per person Free
Afrifest is an annual event that aims to recognise, display and share diverseAfrican and Caribbean heritage, history and cultures as part of Black HistoryMonth. The activities are based on the themes of “Emancipation – A celebrationof the Caribbean at 50” and “Olympics – Equality at the Heart of every sport”
Peninah Achieng: 07862 729 407 [email protected] / africanvoicesforum.org.uk
Every One Reach One Recruitment Campaign
13th October 10am–4pm
Castle Park Free
The NHSBT in partnership with Uijima Radio will host a recruitment drive atGallery shopping Centre Broadmead Bristol. This recruitment drive will besupported by local entertainers, children's activities including face painting ,speakers sharing their inspiring heart-warming stories, and local artistperformances that will celebrate the gift of life through song, dance and spoken word. We would like to ask everyone to reach one new friend or familymember, bring them along on the day and enrol to become a blood donor. Let's make Black History Month an amazing year for blood donation this year!
Geraldine Parker: 0117 9217502 [email protected]
Afrinique’s Afrikan Market
27th October 12noon–6pm
Kuumba 20-23 Hepburn Road, St Pauls Free
Take the chance to purchase beautiful African Accessories, clothes, literatureand greeting cards whilst enjoying great tasting Caribbean food and pastriesDon’t miss The Kwanzaa Afrikan market!
To secure a stall please email [email protected] Kwei and Robert Owoo 07534 294 851www.facebook.com/afrinique
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October 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Bristol CityCentre Toursbegins
RedcliffeCommunityShow
We HaveOvercome
“Dub Plate to DubStep” Broadcast
“Dub Plate to DubStep” Broadcast
“Dub Plate to DubStep” Broadcast
Black HistoryMonth Celebration
RedcliffeCommunity Show
Love Music Hate Racism
The Real Countof Monte Cristo?
Discovery Dayfor BHM: Africa
BME Voluntary & CommunitySector Fair
Tavaziva Dance – Sensual Africa
Discovery Day for BHM: Africa
St Paul’s Procession
Ask About Me
Ah Fi We Art Exibit
Afrinique’s AfrikanMarket
Batch & the Band
Author Talk
Nu CivilisationOrchestra
’Breathing Fire’Celebrating BHM
Every One Reach One
The MigrationsGlobal Gathering
Samuel Gistand the GistSalves Lecture
Rebel
DJ Derek
Pre-KwanzaaDinner andDance
Celestine andthe Band
AfrifestMango Spice
We Are: Here – BHM
Afrifest
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Jamaica and the Caribbean: Beyond the Boundary
Fri 2nd – Sun 4th NovemberWatershed
See www.watershed.co.uk
See www.watershed.co.uk
This 3-day programme of events celebrates and reflects on 50 years of independence for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. Engaging and insightful, Beyond the Boundary will not only consider the political and cultural and economic development of these countries since independence but also their impact on the CaribbeanDiaspora in Bristol and the UK. Events include a one-day conference featuringinternational and UK based expert speakers such as Brian Meeks, filmscreenings, poetry and spoken word readings and roundtable discussions.
Catrin John: 0117 927 5100www.watershed.co.uk / [email protected]
Afrika Eye Film Festival
9th and 11th November 8pm
Watershed £8/£6.50 per screening
Celebrate African Culture with the best films from Jamaica, Chad, Congo, Bristol and many places in-between. Themes are “Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago at 50” and “Healing”. Enjoy our gala opening and live music after party, watch films, attend discussions, bring your kids to workshops and join us for the gorgeous closing film.
Ingrid Sinclair: 0117 924 6129 [email protected]
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Beyond October
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Signpost and Rite Direkshon Film and Ting “The Story of Lovers Rock” 12A
23rd November 7:30pm–9:30pm
Easton Community Centre £3
The Story of Lovers Rock is a film that tells the history of how Lovers Rock music defined a generation in the late 70’s & 80’s hugely impacting on British Pop Culture. A film for the young, to make musical connections and for the mature, to reminisce. Suitable for children.
Hilary Banks: 0117 955 9987 [email protected]
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Disclaimer
Bristol City Council is not responsible for the content of these events. The viewsand opinions presented by organisations at events do not necessarily reflect theviews of the City Council. Bristol City Council endeavours to supply full andaccurate information in the resource. However it cannot be held responsible forany inaccuracies and any inconvenience this may cause. For further informationon events use the contact details given per event.