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We wanted to let you know about some great upcoming Atlanta events!
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National Black Herstory Conference
"Women in Action: Leaders, Activists and Heroines"
March 26 - 29, 2009 Emory University
Awards Banquet
Saturday, March 28, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
 The Twelfth Annual National Black Herstory Conference and Awards Banquet will recognize the legacies of women considered leaders, activist, and heroines throughout the African Diaspora and groups of their supportive allies. International perspectives of African woman and the different gender roles of uniquely diverse cultures will also be addressed.
Emory University
Rita Anne Rollins Room, 6th Floor
Rollins School of Public Health
1518 Clifton Road
Free Parking on Friday and Saturday at Michael Street Deck off Clifton behind the Schools of Nursing/Public Health.
Dinner Ticket is $35/Table of 8 is $280 and must be purchased in advance. Call 404.712.9674 or ticketalternative.com
Recommended attire is Black Tie or Afrocentric Attire/Native Dress.
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Tutankhamun
Now - May 25, 2009
@ The Atlanta Civic Center
Presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory Universtiy
An exhibition featuring more than 130 treasures from the tomb of celebrated pharaoh King Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites. The exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities.
TICKET INFORMATION
http://www.kingtut.org/ For additional information about tickets and pricing, please call 1-877-TUT-TKTS |
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Meet The World In Atlanta: Connecting Cultures for the Children
The Annual Fundraiser that benefits immigrant and refugee children.
Saturday, April 24, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Great Prizes, Silent Auction, International Cuisine & Wine
Academy Ballroom
800 Miami Circle NE #140
Atlanta, GA 30324
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The National Black Arts Festival
 Make your plans now to attend the 2009 National Black Arts Festival Wednesday, July 29, through Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Atlanta.
The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), a non-profit cultural institution based in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and their impact on world cultures.
The mission of NBAF is to engage, cultivate and educate diverse audiences about the arts and culture of the African Diaspora and provide opportunities for artistic and creative expression.
The National Black Arts Festival celebrates the arts with: Education, Year-round programs & A summer festival in July.
For more information go to www.nbaf.org
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Poncey-Highland Playground
 Plans are have been finalized to build the first playground in Poncey-Highland! The playground equipment will be installed on April 18 and 19, 2009 rain or shine and volunteers are still needed to help with the build!
We have received several donations from neighborhood residents and businesses, but more is needed. Donate Now (donations are tax deductible). Individual donors with contributions of $100 ($150 for businesses) will have an engraved brick paver that will be a permanent part of the playground. Learn more...
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We appreciate your business,
Keith Washington
Wallene Jones
Gems of Africa Gallery
630 N. Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-876-8200
Tues-Sat 12-7pm & Sun 12-5pm
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