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Passport to Black Cuisine Raffle
Prize: Valued at $450.oo, this prize
includes a tour of London restaurants specializing in black cuisine.
Paticipating Restaurant: Jambalaya, TG's, Bellyful, Island Style, and Jubba.
Draw Date: February 24th, 2008 at the Closing Gala. Location:
Wolf Performance Hall, Central Public Library, Corner of Dundas and
Wellington Streets. Tickets: $3.00 each or 3 for $10. Available at
Cross Cultural Centre, 505 Dundas Street - contact Marilyn or Mary at
519.432.1133 WANTED: London Heroes and Icons
There are many people from the Black Community who have contributed (and
continue to contribute) to the development of London and our community. We would like
to know about these 'heroes'. Their story will be featured in INSIDER'S
Special Edition magazine. If you have someone you believe is a London
hero/icon, please
email us or phone us at 519.615.1408
OPEN HOUSE, Woodstock Museum
Friday February 8, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Blues and Jazz singer from
London, Carole Allison and her band will be performing at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m.;
local historian and author of "A Safe Haven The Story of The Black Settlers
of Oxford County" Joyce Pettigrew, will give a brief talk on her book and
"The Banjo Man" will sing and play Spiritual songs.
Location: 466 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON. Contact us by Phone: 519.537.8411
Email: museum@city.woodstock.on.ca
or check our
Website: www.woodstockmuseum.ca.
Keh Libein: 'UNFOLDING AFRICANISMS"
Saturday February 9, 4:00 pm.
Hosted by the African Student Association's, University of Western Ontario.
Tickets: $15.
Location: Wolfe Performance Hall, Central Public Library in the
Galleria Mall, Downtown London
For more
information contact:
email Rita
rnketiah@uwo.ca or
jakua3@hotmail.com
BUXTON MEMORIES
Sunday, February 10, 1 - 4 pm. FREE admission.
Buxton National
Historic Site and Museum will present selected stories of individuals
connected to the Buxton Settlement. These stories were gathered from the
descendants who had special ties to the Buxton Settlement.
For location and
direction, see our website: www.buxtonmuseum.com , contact
Phil Burk or phone 519.352.4799
D & M SINGERS
Sunday February 10, 2:30 pm.
D& M Singers present a concert of Steel band music, spirituals, folk dances,
and folk songs. Location: Wolf Performance Hall, Public Library, Corner of
Dundas and Wellington Streets, London, ON. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at door. For more
information contact:
Rita 519.433.7633 or Tulip 519.659.3732
VALENTINE SPECIAL
Thursday, February 14, Starts
5:30 pm
Treat your loved one to authentic Ethiopian Cuisine. Tg's
Addis Ababa Restaurant is offering a special Valentine dinner package, which
will include appetizers, a bottle of wine, a delicious Ethiopian entree and
dessert.
Phone: 519.433.4222 to make reservation. Lunch time reservation
available. This special is available ONLY by reservation. Cost:
$44.99 per couple plus tax.
Location: 465 Dundas Street, London, ON
SOUL 2008: ''A Tribute to Black Love"
Saturday February 16, 6:00 pm.
Hosted by the Black Student Association, University of Western Ontario.
Dinner, a show and an After party. Dress to Impress. Tickets: $38 for
members and $43 for non-members
Location: London Ukrainian Centre, 247 Adelaide S, London
For more
information contact:
email Rita rnketiah@uwo.ca or
jakua3@hotmail.com
UPCOMING EVENT
REFLECTIONS DISCUSSION
Hosted by Caribbean Student Organization and the Black Students Association.
Discussing different issues within the Caribbean-Canadian community.
Time and Location TBA at University of Western Ontario. For more information
email Rita
rnketiah@uwo.ca
Last update: Feb 8, 2008 |
