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Monday April 7, 2008 The New York Times hailed Rhoden as “one of the most sought out choreographers of the day” while calling Richardson “one of the great modern dancers of his time.” Together theycreated Complexions Contemporary Ballet, recognized for its electrifying performances and breathtaking dancers. Please join Ebony Repertory Theatre and the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs in association with Dance at the Music Center for an exclusive evening with the company, it’s founders and a tribute to Dance Pioneer, Donald McKayle Admission$12- General Seating Online ticket sales for Complexions have ended. Inaugural Season
Past EventsConversation & Book Signing with
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| Dr. Camille F. Forbes |
Monday, February 18, 2008
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (NHPAC)
4718 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90016
Admission to this event is free.
| Biography of Dr. Camille F. Forbes
Dr. Camille F. Forbes is an Assistant Professor of African-American Literature and Culture at the University of California at San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include: Nineteenth-Century African-American Literature and Culture; African-American Performance; American Literature; Cultural Studies. Lost though he is to the annals of popular culture, Bert Williams was, according to critics of his time, nothing less than “The Greatest Comedian on the American Stage.” The black Bahamian performer (1874-1922) became the leading comedian in America in a career that spanned more than thirty years. Even as he faced the baffling rejection of an often rigidly segregated society, Williams also triumphed, earning the adulation of blacks and whites, alike. In this talk, Professor Forbes will introduce this singular comedian, discussing both his extraordinary work and the context in which he performed it. |
EBONY REPERTORY THEATRE FUNDRAISER
An Evening with Dr. Cornel West
(all proceeds from the evening will benefit the theatre)
The Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) is proud to present Dr. Cornel West, Princeton University Professor and acclaimed NY Times best selling author of Race Matters, as he inaugurates our Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (NHPAC) at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM). Proceeds from this event will go to support the Ebony Repertory Theatre.
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| Dr. Cornel West |
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (NHPAC)
4718 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90016
Tickets
Online ticket sales for An Evening with Dr. Cornel West have ended. There will be limited ticket availability at the Box Office beginning at 6:30pm.
| Biography of Dr. Cornel West
One of America’s most provocative public intellectuals, Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the black Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. The New York Times has praised his “ferocious moral vision.” Currently the Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University, West burst onto the national scene in 1993 with his bestselling book, Race Matters, a searing analysis of racism in American democracy. Race Matters has become a contemporary classic, selling more than a half a million copies to date. In addition, West has published 16 other books and has edited 13 texts. West earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard in three years, magna cum laude. Martin Kilson, one of his professors there, describes West as “the most intellectually aggressive and highly cerebral student I have taught.” After earning his Ph.D. at Princeton, he became a professor of religion and director of the Afro-American Studies program there. West has also taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. In his last book Democracy Matters, West analyzes the arrested development of democracy both in America and in the crisis-ridden Middle East. He argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, it must first recognize its own long history of imperialist corruption. His latest CD, Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations is a collection of socially conscious music featuring collaborations with Prince, Outkast, Jill Scott, Talib Kweli. West also offers commentary weekly on The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI. West was an influential force in developing the storyline for the popular Matrix movie trilogy and has served as its official spokesperson, as well as playing a recurring role in the final two films |
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