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www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk Celebrating people and communities events guide 2013 music • art • literature • talks • exhibitions • workshops Table of Contents Chair’s Welcome Launch Events page 4 It gives me great pleasure to present Norfolk’s 10th Black History Month (BHM) programme, containing Music & Drama page 5-15 over 100 events across the county. BHM brings together a diverse set of people to celebrate the contribution of Black people, past and present, and Children & Families page 17 it gives everyone the opportunity and confidence to look into and appreciate their own and others’ history Community Festival page 19-24 and heritage. Activities & Workshops page 25-26 BHM serves as an education project as well as an entertaining experience for those who know little Arts & Literature Festival page 27-41 of, or are just curious about, African, Asian and Caribbean culture and the British connection. This Film Festival page 43-46 year we have organised a variety of events for different ages and tastes from talks and lectures Talks & Exhibitions page 47-51 to theatre and music, from family fun to children’s activities. Finale Event & Profiles page 53-54 The theme for 2013 is ‘Celebrating Black History: Past, Present and Future’. We have chosen this Calendar of Events centre pages theme so that we can reflect on the contribution of the trailblazers who cleared the way for us, whilst acknowledging how far we’ve come and looking towards the future with hope of the promise it holds. We must celebrate Black history past, present and future to ensure that our past continues to impact, improve, and secure our present, and give rise to our future opportunities. Celebrating Black History: Past, Present and Future This year sees the 150th anniversary of the Norfolk Black History Month is supported by Emancipation Proclamation (issued on January 1, 1863), communities and voluntary groups, statutory agencies the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington such as local authorities, museums, libraries and (which took place on August 28, 1963) and 50 years criminal justice agencies. I would like to extend a of Jamaican independence. We have organised talks special thank you to the support given by Norfolk and discussions focusing on these pivotal events in our County Council, Norfolk Constabulary, Norwich City history to explore their context and consequences. Council, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Writers’ Centre Norwich, Norfolk Library and Information This year Black Heritage and Culture Norfolk in Services, ZIMCAN, NEAD, University of East Anglia, partnership with Norfolk County Council, and the The Bridge Plus+, Community Connections, UEA Afro Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Norfolk Caribbean Society, Norfolk Jazz and Blues Society, The Constabulary has supported a number of community Castle Mall, Creative Arts East, Office of the Police and events linked to Norfolk BHM 2013 with community Crime Commissioner, Cinema City, Norfolk Fire and groups being awarded £200 towards an event to Rescue Service, Broadland Council, Norfolk FA, Norwich celebrate this year’s theme. Mind and various organisations and community The strength of Norfolk’s BHM celebration is our vision groups for their support and in making Norfolk Black of creating an educational and entertaining event for History Month one of the best and well organised BHM all of Norfolk’s communities along with our partnership celebrations nationally. approach and the hard work of communities and I look forward to sharing in a busy and exciting Black volunteers who have helped organise the events and of History Month, this October, with you all. course everyone who’s going to take part. I hope this programme inspires you to go out and enjoy what Norfolk BHM 2013 has to offer, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been involved in what promises to be another fantastic October. There is something for everyone to participate in celebrating our shared history and there is so much we can learn from each other and from our past that will help us Abraham Eshetu shape a better future. Come and join us. Chair – Norfolk Black History Month Launch Events Friday 27th September 5:30pm BHM LAUNCH AT NORWICH CITY HALL The theme for this year’s celebration is Black History: Past, Present and Future. The launch will include a short presentation by members of the public, voluntary and community groups and key public sector leaders on the theme. Our aim is to celebrate and recognise the positive achievements of black people locally, regionally and nationally. Tuesday 24th September 5:15-8:15pm Launch after party from 8pm til late at Café Bar Marzano – come and enjoy Jess Ferrera and his Afro Cuban band. AUTUMN INSET EVENING FOR TEACHERS Free entry This is a chance to see our new at Norwich City Hall St Peters Street, Norwich NR2 1NH exhibition ‘Masterpieces: Art and t 0344 980 3333 East Anglia’. We have an exciting line-up of workshops for primary Cafe Bar Marzano and secondary school teachers and The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF 01603 665504 there will be an opportunity to tour t the city with the Centre’s guides. Booking essential by 17 September. Payment (if applicable) required on booking – no tickets on the door. Early-bird booking does not apply. Call 01603 593199. Includes refreshments. Free entry (school friends) £10 (non-school friends) at The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts University of East Anglia, Tuesday 1st – Sunday 27th October Norwich NR4 7TJ 10am-5pm t 01603 593199 w scva.ac.uk BHM AFRICAN MARKET BHM 2013 gets off to a great start once again with the African Market at Visit www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk Castle Mall in the heart of Norwich. The market offers BHM memorabilia, for up-to-date event info and news clothing, crafts, jewellery and much more. Bring your friends and family, come and say hello and be part of a great atmosphere! Free entry at The Castle Mall Norwich NR1 3DD t 01603 766430 w castlemallnorwich.co.uk 4 Norfolk Black History Month 2013 Music & Drama Sunday 29th September 8pm MASTA ACE + DJ FORMAT Saturday 5th October 8pm Masta Ace has always managed £15 (max. 6 tickets per booking) to remain current and classic at THE SWEETBEATS the same time. One of the most at Open + SUPPORT imaginative, narrative lyricists ever 20 Bank Plain, Norwich NR2 4SF t 01603 763111 Dance all night to the joyful sounds to emerge from the mean streets w ueaticketbookings.co.uk of The SweetBeats. Jamaica is of Brooklyn USA, his albums have where this music starts – the been likened to mini-movies. journey ends in bliss. The soaring saxophone and double-trouble trombone energise your soul while the sweet vocal harmonies entrance your heart. Chunkin’ rhythms and addictive riffs keep you rocking all night – resistance is futile! Come do the rocksteady. £10 £8 concessions at Norwich Arts Centre 51 St Benedict’s Street, Norwich NR2 4PG t 01603 660352 w norwichartscentre.co.uk or w ueaticketbookings.co.uk Tuesday 1st October they finally begin to understand how it feels to inhabit another 7:30pm Visit www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk person’s shoes. for up-to-date event info and news RATIONALE: IN MY SHOES £10 £8 concessions Rationale’s explosive and funny new £7 student groups hip-hop dance theatre production centres on the troublesome at The Playhouse 42-58 St Georges Street, relationship between a father and Norwich NR3 1AB son. In a desperate attempt to t 01603 598598 confront their problems, they attend w norwichplayhouse.co.uk an extreme therapy session where www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk 5 Music & Drama NORFOLK BLUES SOCIETY: BLACK HEROES OF THE BLUES Tuesday Wednesday 1st October 2nd October 8:30pm 8:30pm Luke Arnold, One of the most vocalist and ace respected blues blues player, men in the hosts this open UK (regularly jam session. featured on Paul His harmonica Jones’ Radio heroes are 2 Show) Dave Stevie Wonder, Thomas hosts Sonny Terry and the open blues Sonny Boy Williams. Luke spent an influential month jam. Dave’s early influence was the blues super hero in New Orleans where Tabby Thomas and Keith Slater Robert Johnson. In 2006 Dave was invited to Cleveland, were further fuel for developing his full vocals and wide Ohio, to record with harmonica ace Wallace Coleman. ranging blues harp style. Dave also had the privilege of recording and singing with legendary blues man Robert Lockwood Junior. Tuesday Wednesday 22nd 30th October October 8:30pm 8:30pm World class blues Guest host John musician Paul Watcham leads Tinkler attracts the open jam the cream of session with his Norfolk’s bluesmen consummate to the society’s blues vocal and blues jams. Paul harp playing. He moved to Norfolk teams up with decades ago and guitarist Yuuki McClure for a resounding blues journey cites influences including Lonnie Johnson, Josh White, of note. Over thirty years ago John had ears for Little ‘Queen’ Victoria, Memphis Slim and more recently Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson (1st and 2nd), Noah Lewis Jimmy Witherspoon, who he saw at the UEA. and most of all Big Walter Horton. Free entry Free entry at Tracks @ The Railway at The Walnut Tree Shades 40 Station Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG Norfolk NR20 5HH t 01603 622910 t 01362 668300 w thewalnuttreeshades.com Contact Norfolk Blues Society East Anglia on [email protected] 6 Norfolk Black History Month 2013 Music & Drama Saturday 5th October 7:30pm th PANGAEA Sunday 6 October 4pm Saturday 5th October Exciting groove orientated music 9pm-2am inspired by African, Middle Eastern, Get Up and Boogie with European and Latin American ALEXANDER O’NEAL, CRAIG CHARLES traditions allied to the experimental HEATWAVE, SHAKATAK FUNK & SOUL NIGHT approach of Pharoah Sanders, Yusef and more Craig Charles is bringing his Lateef and Mulatu Astatke.