Dancers learn a mixture of regional dances of Africa from the professionals of Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Women/girls can wear a lappa (2 yards of African print fabric to be wrapped around the waist). Spaces are limited;...
Middle & High School students can enjoy an abbreviated performance from the acclaimed Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT), including a brief talkback after the show. For nearly 50 years, DBDT has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge...
A spellbinding and hilarious lady, Miss Gayle began her comedy career at Jeff Valdez Comedy Club in Colorado Springs in 1992. After a standing ovation for her first performance, she was hooked. Born in Chatham, Virginia, and now residing in Danville, Virginia,...
For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble,...
Gwenyth Aggeler is a classical guitarist whose performances have been described by the Cultural Voice of North Carolina as “full of energy” and “striking.” Passionate about collaborating, she is working on a new project involving the commissioning and recording works for a guitar duo by composers from...
Fences is a 2016 American period drama film directed and co-produced by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, based on his 1985 play. It stars Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney. It follows a working-class, African-American father who tries to raise...
For nearly 50 years, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble,...
Pianist, composer, arranger, and author Sharp Radway is a protégé of jazz legend Dr. Randy Weston. With deep roots in the church, his debut album of gospel jazz is Hymns and Things. His latest endeavor, Black Woman—A Conversation, combines Latin jazz, spoken word, ensemble pieces, pocket grooves,...
Celebrate Spring in full bloom with a paper flower-making workshop! Learn techniques to craft delicate and vibrant paper flowers that will never wilt—perfect for home décor or gifts.
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday...
* This exhibition runs Apr. 18–May 31, with a public reception and awards ceremony on Sun., May 3. * This annual exhibition, organized by the Laurel Art Guild, is juried by a regional professional and shows works...