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SPECIAL EDITION SOUL BLAST
2016 Black History Month
Events Around Town & Beyond!
Soul Pitt wanted to help you find a list of events that were either FREE or no more than $10 to attend for Black History Month. We wanted to promote events and programs that will educate, inspire or showcase Black culture past and present. It's up to YOU all to support them!
FREE group Soul Blast will go out 4 times!
(Every Thu) Feb 4, 11, 18 and 25
* We've also been known to throw in a few extra blasts here and there :)
If You Want Your Event Listed
in Our Next Soul Blast Click Here!
--Print out this Soul Blast and keep on hand for quick reference!--
Business Cards...Hat Gloves & Scarves
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 1PM
Admission: FREE!
@ Union Project
801 N. Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206
Emerald Business Networking has teamed up with Neau World Charities LLC, Refined Culture, 505 Financial Solutions & Joy Remedy to help with various homeless families, shelters, & other hardship programs. This Event is to Network & Give back at the same time. During the cold winter months there are families in need as well as individuals that have had an unforeseen occurrence. This Event is to Network, Give back, Celebrate Black History Month, & Shop at the same Time. Emerald Business Networking Wanted to Do Something Creative & Fun.
Do Something Great...Donate Hat, Gloves, Scarves, & Coats
To Keep Some One Warm This Winter.....
**Leah Loves That Photography**
Business or Valentines Day Photo for a Exclusive Studio Discount
or At The Event...So Dress To Impress
We will have various vendors, entertainment, giveaways & refreshments.
To Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-cardshats-gloves-scarves-donation-drive-tickets-20288209581
Vending Contact Violet Scott 412-301-7300
Donations Contact Deb Bonneau 412-292-0986
Email Violet Scott Jadeearthevents@gmail.com
Deb Bonneau neaucolor412@gmail.com
Teen Dating: Keys to Healthy Relationships
Friday, February 19, 2016 at 5:50PM
Admission: FREE!
@ New Hazlett Theater
6 Allegheny Square E, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Gwen’s Girls in collaboration with Prime Stage Theatre Company presents "You Belong to Me," a theatre production and program that brings the drama of teen dating violence to the front of the stage. This program will offer teens, as well as adults, the opportunity to learn the warning signs, where to turn for help, and how to find positive role models. Following the performance, WPXI's Brittny McGraw will host a discussion. **Appropriate for ages 10 and older.**
For more info contact Meagan Roppo
mroppo@gwensgirls.org | 412-904-4239 x44
Annual Black History Program
"Celebration of the Family"
Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 6PM
Admission: FREE!
@ Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ
6300 East Liberty Blvd., Pgh., Pa. 15206
Annual Black History Program will be sponsored by The Rachel Randall Education Department of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, 6300 East Liberty Blvd., on Sunday February 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm. The evening will be "A Celebration of the Family", highlighting families with drama, music, liturgical dance, along with honoring those couples which have been married over 50 years and their families. "It takes a village to raise a child" and that is Family. The First families of the United States and Pentecostal Temple will also be recognized. All is welcome to come and celebrate with us, free to the public. For more information, call the church office at 412-371-6268. Bishop Loran E. Mann, Sr. Pastor
Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey
Thursday, February 18, 2016 | 7PM
Admission: FREE!
@ Point Park University
201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Book Release and staged reading of Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey edited by Dessie Bey and preview of Time Machine Sankofa, a stage play by Shabaka Perkins, narrated by Kim El. The anthology is a creative, historic timeline of poems that depict the African American experience from Kemet (ancient Egypt) to the election of President Obama. The book is intended to be a creative teaching tool for historic reference. Local poets and Point Park University students will lend their voices to read selected poems from the book by well-known, recognized poets, as well as talented local poets. In addition, an African village scene, slave capture enactment and dance performance to appropriate poems will introduce the public to the play, Time Machine Sankofa. This African American historic timeline also includes a special appearance by the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Male Chorus, vocalists Jacquea Mae, and Sydnie Dané plus saxophone interludes by James "Doc" Wilson. To pre-order your book, Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey, call 412-464-0321 (please leave a call-back phone number) or email dbonpointpub@gmail.com.
For more info contact Dessie Bey
dbonpointpub@gmail.com | 412-339-7065
A Love Experience
Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 7PM
Admission: $10
@ Club Elegance
804 Braddock Avenue
Day La Soul Catering & LIE Administration Presents...
A Night of R&B by DJ Don Lito
Hosted by R&B recording artist Landon Thomas
Guest Performance by Kennedy Vaughn
Day La Soul Catering will have meals for sale as well as booking for personal chef packages for V-Day!
$3 Drink Specials, 7pm-12am
For more info contact Torie Day
torie_day@yahoo.com | 412-609-2600
Come join in a full afternoon of story reading of books for young people by African, African-American, African-Caribbean and all writers of the Diaspora. This special event is a community-wide celebration that embraces Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods from the east, west, south and the north. Volunteer readers for the 27th National African-American Read-In include those from Pittsburgh local government; media organizations; business owners; patrons of the libraries and family members.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS!
PLEASE COME OUT
AND SUPPORT THESE EVENTS!
Now get your February event, church program
or service listed for FREE in the special upcoming
Black History Month Group Soul Blast.
FREE group Soul Blast will go out 4 times!
(Every Thu) Feb 4, 11, 18 and 25
* We've also been known to throw in a few extra blasts here and there :)
If You Want Your Event Listed
in Our Next Soul Blast Click Here!
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