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MANSFIELD, PA—Mansfield University will celebrate Black History Month with an African-American Arts Festival, Feb. 14 to March 15, featuring music, art, films, a unique workshop, performances and poetry readings.
Events begin with a bus trip for MU students Sunday, Feb. 14, to Elmira's Clemens Center for a 7 p.m. "Blast from the Past" concert featuring three seminal vocal groups: The Drifters, The Platters, and The Coasters.
On Monday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in Manser Hall's North Dining Room, SST Communications of Chicago will present the fun, hard-hitting and dramatic workshop "What's So Different About Diversity?" The live theatre presentation teaches diversity with humor and drama performed by professional actors.
The workshop's goal is to "change the way you think about othrs." It's free and open to all faculty, staff and students, and is sponsored by the human resources and affirmative action offices, as well as the President's Advisory Board for Diversity.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in The Hut, student Richard Newton-Morris and friends will give a poetry reading.
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. in Allen Lecture Hall, the festival will present "Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.," a critically acclaimed film directed by Leslie Harris. Andrew Longoria, communication and theatre, will give a talk on the "History of African-American Actors and Directors in Film and Theater" prior to the film, which is free and open to the public.
On Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., in Allen Lecture Hall, the festival will team with the MU Film Series to present the Jonathan Demme film "Beloved," based on the award-winning novel by Toni Morrison. The film series is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Mansfield Activities Council.
An African-American Artists Exhibit opens Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at First Citizens National Bank, Main Street, Mansfield, and continues through Feb. 27.
On Sunday, Feb. 21, an exhibit of work by artist Reginald Fatherly will open with a reception from 2–4 p.m. in the University Gallery of North Hall.
The Nommo Performing Arts Company, a group of Penn State students, will bring its unique combination of dance, theater and music to campus for a show Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in Steadman Theatre. The company formed in 1965 in part motivated by the lack of Black representation in Penn State's theater arts department programs. It has since grown to more than 30 members and regularly performs traditional and original works that reflect the culture and traditions of Africans and African-Americans.
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Manser Lobby will host an exhibit and sale of African art from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Feb. 23–25.
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in Allen Hall 111, J. McGee and H. R. Carter will speak on the "History of African-American Artists."
The final event in the festival is a musical performance titled "Beehive," a professional tour by Encore Attractions featuring the music of the 1960s. The show is Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. in Straughn Hall. It is free for all MU students; $7.50 for all others. For ticket information call 570-662-4980.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The African-American Arts Festival is sponsored by Mansfield Activities Council, Student Activities Office, Mansfield University, and by a social equity grant from the State System of Higher Education Office of the Chancellor.
An African-American Artists Exhibit opens Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at First Citizens National Bank, Main Street, Mansfield, and continues through Feb. 27.
On Sunday, Feb. 21, an exhibit of work by artist Reginald Fatherly will open with a reception from 2–4 p.m. in the University Gallery of North Hall.
The Nommo Performing Arts Company, a group of Penn State students, will bring its unique combination of dance, theater and music to campus for a show Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in Steadman Theatre. The company formed in 1965 in part motivated by the lack of Black representation in Penn State's theater arts department programs. It has since grown to more than 30 members and regularly performs traditional and original works that reflect the culture and traditions of Africans and African-Americans.
Manser Lobby will host an exhibit and sale of African art from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Feb. 23–25.
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in Allen Hall 111, J. McGee and H. R. Carter will speak on the "History of African-American Artists."
The final event in the festival is a musical performance titled "Beehive," a professional tour by Encore Attractions featuring the music of the 1960s. The show is Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. in Straughn Hall. It is free for all MU students; $7.50 for all others. For ticket information call 570-662-4980.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The African-American Arts Festival is sponsored by Mansfield Activities Council, Student Activities Office, Mansfield University, and by a social equity grant from the State System of Higher Education Office of the Chancellor.
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