Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on February 27, 2015

Linda and the Cultural Heritage Tour: headlining the Black History Month Celebration in Berkeley on Saturday

SPIRITUALS AS SACRED MUSICThe Second Annual Black History Month Celebration on Sat. Feb. 28 will be a lively affair, with a program emphasizing the history of African-American spirituals as sacred music. The program at theFlorence Schwimley Little Theater, 1936 Allston Way, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., will feature musical performances by some of the regions most accomplished performers. Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Tour, a Grammy-nominated, percussion-driven, vocal ensemble whose mission is to preserve and share the rich musical traditions of African-American roots music, is the headliner. Othello Jefferson, Diamano Coura West African Dance Company, Berkeley High African American Dance Troupe, Sisters Keeper, and James Daley will also be there. There will be a Black Invention display featuring 20 artifacts. There will be booths with food.

A HOPPING HEART FULL OF LOVE Edward, a china rabbit, is a happy rabbit until he is snatched from the arms of the little girl who loves him. The Bay Area Childrens Theater is presenting The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a stage adaption of Kate DeCamillos award-winning story about being loved, and learning to love. Adapted for the stage by Dwayne Hartford, and directed by Doyle Ott, the play will be presented on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with additional Friday evening performances on March 6, 13, and 20 at 7 p.m. The play runs until March 22 at the Osher Studio, 2055 Center St., Berkeley. Tickets cost from $13 to $20.

3D PRINTING WORKSHOP Learn how 3D printers work and why they are so popular. Watch a 3D printing demonstration. Use modeling software to create fun designs. Youll learn some materials science and walk away with a 3D model you can keep. Its all part of a techtorial workshop series for adults and kids 10 and older currently ongoing at the Lawrence Hall of Science.Sunday 1:003:00 p.m. Cost:$40each. A few tickets remaining at press time. Visit LHSs website for details.

SHAKESPEARE ON THE MOVESan Franciscos Shakespeare Festivals touring company is coming to the Main Branch of the Berkeley Public Library on Sunday March 1 at 3 p.m. The actors will be performing As You Like It. Join Rosalind, Orlando, Celia, and Touchstone as they escape to the forest of Arden in Shakespeares classic comedy featuring a hilarious love triangle, mistaken identities and an exciting wrestling match. The 55-minute play starts at 2 p.m. in the Community Room on the third floor.

DIZZYING HEIGHTSMezzo-soprano Susan Graham is considered on of the foremost opera stars of our time. She will be singing Sunday March 1 at Hertz Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. Malcolm Martineau will accompany her on the piano. The New York Times described Garhams voice as clean yet creamy, and she is known for her centuries-spanning repertoire, particularly her interpretations of French vocal music. Grahams performance begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $68.

Dont miss these other events featured on Berkeleyside:

Pounding sweet songs with the LemonhammerThe Lyons at the Aurora Theater: dark, but bitingly funny Shedding light on a tumultuous era: Photographer Ken Light New cookbook heralds renaissance in Jewish diningXs and Os at Berkeley Rep: stories that can killPlaying Berkeley: Timbuktu, a film of value and beautyPlaying Berkeley: Shes Beautiful When Shes Angry

For more events in and around Berkeley, check out Berkeleysides Events Calendar. And submit your own events there the calendar is free and self-serve.

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