The William Grant Still Arts Center, located at 2520 S. West View St., in L.A., presents its 44th Annual Black Doll Show, titled “in need of good folk… ‘MAGIC FOLK LIKE US’,” curated by Aiysha Sinclair.
William Grant Still Arts Center presents “Operas by W.G. Still” on April 27, at 2 p.m., at 2520 West View St., in Los Angeles. The guest lecturer will be Van Young and the guest vocalist will be Mark Broyard. For information, call (323) 734-1165. First United Methodist Church celebrates its 151st anniversary on April 28, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The theme is “Remember, God’s Love and Light will See Us Through.” The Rev. Dr. Christopher Cater, assistant pastor of Pacific Beach UMC, will be the guest preacher. Call
First United Methodist Church celebrates its 151st anniversary on April 28, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The theme is “Remember, God’s Love and Light will See Us Through.” The Rev. Dr. Christopher Cater, assistant pastor of Pacific Beach UMC, will be the guest preacher. Call (310) 639-0775 for details. William Grant Still Arts Center presents “Operas by W.G. Still” on April 27, at 2 p.m., at 2520 West View St., in Los Angeles. The guest lecturer will be Van Young and the guest vocalist will be Mark Broyard. For information,
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church sponsors a Women’s Prayer Service on April 13, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Holman United Methodist Church holds the “Spring Flings and Easter Things” program on April 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner Brown, pastor. The Children and Youth Ministry sponsors the event in the L.L. White Hall. For details, call (323) 731-7285. AME Community Lenten Caravan, hosted by eight AME churches, continues
Now-Feb. 17 For its 37th Annual Black Doll Show the William Grant Still Arts Center will be focusing on gatherings, coming together and events to remember through doll artistry and displays. Showcasing Black life as a celebration of events that are monumental and small, ordinary, and extraordinary, events that depict Black life in all its facets, as well as to explore “cultural image” as depicted through the beauty and diversity of dolls. “Jubilee, Celebrations in Color”, further seeks to reshape the dialogue on Black life and identity as portrayed in mainstream American media and in dominant narratives. The exhibition creates
Now-Jun. 10 “Nearly Gone Gal: The Rescued Archives of Nellie Lutcher”, March 11-June 10, will exhibit archival recordings, newspaper articles, personal letters, original photographs, and significant archives related to jazz and pop singer, songwriter and pianist Nellie Lutcher. This year, the Center has the unprecedented opportunity to exhibit and highlight the life and work of jazz pianist and vocalist Nellie Lutcher. We will feature the personal and discarded archives of the artist credited as an influence on Nina Simone and the sound of Jazz and Pop in the 50’s and 60’s. Nellie Lutcher once made her home in the West
Now-Feb. 18 Come check out the 36th Annual Black Doll Show “Paper, Plastic, Ceramics and Wood” on December 10, 2016-February 18, 2017 at the William Grant Still Arts Center. Influenced by African artists who use recycled and repurposes materials, and in an effort to be green and sensitive to our environment, the 36th Annual Black Doll Show asked artists to mine their studios, kitchens, and thrift stores for raw materials, mixing old and new to create contemporary works of art that move beyond traditional doll making. The exhibit is curated by Rosalyn Myles. Opening Concert: Saturday, December 10, 3-6pm; Saturday