Colours – The Black History Month Series

The University of Calgary presents an Ellipsis Tree Collective Production: Colours: A Black History Month Series The Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure, Division of Drama – SCPA, and Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre partnered to bring these amazing events to you! All FREE. Four dynamic, provocative and engaging events. Please visit http://ucalgary.ca/odepd/events/2016-events for more details. Visit http://www.ellipsistree.ca and http://www.facebook.com/ellipsistree for information and links to RSVP. 1. Gallery Night Craigie Hall E107, February 23, 2016, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Featuring work of Jess Szabo, Chantal Chagnon and others 2. History in a Box: The Trailblazer Series Matthews Theatre, Craigie Hall F108, February 24, 2016, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Featuring live performances and a panel discussion. With Jazzlib Collective (HipHop, MCs, Producers), Chantal Chagnon (indigenous singer, drummer, storyteller), Sabrina Naz Comanescu (dancer, choreographer) and Eileen Kosasih (violinist, pianist, orchestra conductor). Hosted by playwright and actor Makambe K Simamba. 3. Two Sisters, by Makambe Simamba EEEL 161, February 25, 2016, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM A workshop reading of her latest play, featuring Keshia Cheesman and Lennette Randall. 4. Pay it Backward Matthews Theatre, Craigie Hall F108, February 26, 2016, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM With a sneak peek preview of her new documentary film and special musical guests, playwright and filmmaker Cheryl Foggo brings the next installment in her exploration of the life of legendary cowboy and rancher John Ware. An evening of image, music and dialogue about the man who put the “story” in Alberta’s black history, and his impact on the author’s life as an Albertan. With Miranda Martini and Janelle Cooper.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/colours-black-history-month-series