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February  2006 

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday - February 1, 2006
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

AAAC Monthly Commission Meeting
State Capitol - Old Judiciary Room
210 Capitol Avenue - Hartford, CT 06106
Information (860) 240-8555

Wednesday - February 1, 2006
6:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
In Waterbury
MG Publishing Company / The Heritage Shop
Jimmy Griffin - Master of Ceremonies
Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Fred McKinney
Dignitaries & Elected Officials
Additional Information:  (203) 596-0730

Thursday - February 2, 2006
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Governor M. Jodi Rell
Invites you to:
CT's Pandemic Response & Planning Summit
CT Convention Center - 100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT
Prepare for Natural Health Threats
Info:  (860) 509-7133

Thursday - February 2, 2006
7:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance
Barry Scott - re-enacts speeches
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-8200

Friday - February 3, 2006
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2006 BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Jefferson Wiggins
Tribute to United Negro College Fund
Stamp Dedication / Academic Awards
John Lyman Center - Southern CT State Univ
New Haven, CT
RSVP: (860) 878-6721

Saturday - February 4, 2006
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Shekere Workshop
Create instruments with raw materials & learn about the instruments history
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org
(Registration Required)

Saturday - February 4, 2006
1:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
Panel Discussion & Film Festival
"Reel Dilemmas in African-American Cinema"
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-8200

Monday - February 6, 2006
5:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
"Heroic Story of segregation in Alabama"
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-8200

Saturday - February 11, 2006
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Storytelling Workshop
A tale about a child held captive aboard Amistad
Mystic Seaport - Planetarium
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

Sunday - February 12, 2006
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
"Where Do We Go From Here"
Conversation on Race with Educators & Community Activists
Mystic Seaport - Greenmanville Church
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

Monday - February 13, 2006
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
"GOSPEL CELEBRATION"
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-8200

Monday - February 13 - 18,
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BLACK FAMILY TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS WEEK
Greater Hartford Technology Expo
Capital Community College - Hartford, CT
For Event Info & Locations call:
(860) 216-4300 or www.ltoc.org

Tuesday - February 14, 2006
7:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
A Play - "PORTRAITS OF COURAGE"
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-8200

Tuesday - February 14, 2006
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

RETHINKING JUVENILE JUSTICE
DCF, Judicial Branch, Court Support Services
CJTS - Middletown, CT

Thursday - February 16, 2006
7:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
An Evening with:  Tavis Smiley
Political Commentator / Talk Show Host
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-820

Thursday - February 16, 2006
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PCSW
"MAKING WOMEN VISIBLE"
Economic Security for Women
Symposium on Women's Issues
Info: (860) 240-8300

Saturday - February 18, 2006
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Drum-Making Workshop
Create your own drum & learn its history
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org
(Registration Required)

Saturday - February 18, 2006
9:00 AM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker:  Jane Elliott
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-820

Saturday - February 18, 2006
7:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
"The Anatomy of Prejudice"
Keynote Speaker:  Jane Elliott
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-820

Sunday - February 19, 2006
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
"Amistad Legacy"
Spiritual & Political Implications by:
 Rev. Jerry Streets
Mystic Seaport - Greenmanville Church
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

Monday - February 20, 2006
5:00 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
"Screening of Higher Learning"
Film exploring racial tension / rape / responsibility and education
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-820

Tuesday - February 21, 2006
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SAVE-THE-DATE
CT Juvenile Justice Alliance
EDUCATIONAL FORUM
Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
Room 1-E
Info: (203) 579-2727

Friday - February 24, 2006
7:30 PM

Celebrating 150 Years of
Courage, Conviction & Commitment
"APOLLO NIGHT"
Comedian-Hosted talent show
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
275 Mount Carmel Avenue - Hamden, CT
Info:  (203) 582-820

 

Saturday - February 25, 2006
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Drum & Dance Workshop
Learn the communication between drumming & dancing. Skirt & head wrap provided
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

Saturday - February 25, 2006
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Hip Hop Youth Forum
Forum on Hip Hop Culture
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

Saturday - February 25, 2006
10:00 AM - 4:000 PM

BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
The Palace Theater presents:  Family Day
Dance, Theater, Music, Cultural Exhibits,
Gospel Choir, Ballet etc..
To educate all aspects of African-American
experience throughout history.
Palace Theater
100 Main Street - Waterbury, CT
Info:(203) 755-8483 X-100 or bouffard@palacetheaterct.org

Sunday - February 26, 2006
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
with AMISTAD & MYSTIC SEAPORT
Two Authors Unite
Dr. Kevin Dawson & Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar
Mystic Seaport - Greenmanville Church
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Info:
  www.mysticseaport.org or www.amistadamerica.org

   
 

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