21 Years of Afrikadey! - Calgary's African Cultural Festival Week, August 5th to 11th
(July 13, 2012 - Calgary, Alberta) - The 21st Annual Afrikadey! Festival takes place between August 5, 2012 through August 11, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta. The Afrikadey! Festival is an annual celebration of African culture and arts. The week-long celebration showcases music, food, dance, theatre, film, literature and visual arts of Africa and its multi-cultural diversity. The multiple events take place at different venues across the city of Calgary, with a grand finale full day musical event on Prince’s Island. To learn more about Afrikadey! please visit: http://www.afrikadey.com/
Afrikadey! Festival Week Schedule:
August 5 - Opening Gala
Location: The Westin Hotels & Resorts (320 4 Avenue SW, Calgary)
August 6- John Ware Re-Imagined: A Theatrical Reading by Cheryl Foggo
Location: Arrata Opera Centre- 1315 7 St. SW, Calgary).
August 7- Afrobeat Music Workshop
Location: The National Music Centre (134 11 Avenue SE, Calgary).
- Film Screening of Agadez: The Music and the Rebellion
Location: The Plaza Theatre (1133 Kensington Road NW)
August 8- Afrobeat Music Workshop
Location: The National Music Centre (134 11 Avenue SE, Calgary)
- Concert: Featuring Beatrice Byakika
Location: Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (Corner of 7th Ave. and 1st Street. SE)
- Fashion Show
Location: Eau Claire Market (Barclay Parade SW)
August 9- Afrobeat Music Workshop
Location: The National Music Centre (134 11 Avenue SE, Calgary)
- Noon Concert: Featuring Krar Collective
Location: Olympic Plaza (228- 8 Ave. SE)
- Creative Youth Talent Show
Location: Arrata Opera Centre (1315 7 St. SW).
August 10- Noon Concert: Featuring Beatrice Byakika
Location: Stephen Avenue
- Artistvism A Symposium of Afrikadey! Artist
Location: Central Branch of the Calgary Public Library (616 Macleod Tr. SE)
- Dance Workshop
Location: The Arrata Opera Centre (1315 7 St. SW)
- Drum Workshop
Location: 131 61 Avenue SE
August 11- Prince's Island Park Celebration (10am to 10pm)
- Roundup Party (10pm)
About Afikadey! Arts & Culture Society:
The Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society was created 20 years ago by artistic director Tunde Dawodu. The society shares the rich creative works of African Cultures from the Continent and throughout the Diaspora among Canadians. Every year we create and stage events year-round to bring these artistic traditions to audiences, who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.
Calgary has been named the Cultural Capital of Canada for 2102. Afrikadey! Festival is a proud to be recognized as a pioneer in presenting the cultural diversity of Calgary. http://calgary2012.com/
Media Contact:
Tunde Dawodu
Afrikadey! Artistic Director Artistic Director
Tel: (403) 234-9110
Email: tunde@afrikadey.com
Tiffany Ford
Ford Publicity
Tel: (647) 297-3148
Email: tiffany@fordpublicity.com
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