BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Elegba Folklore Society - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://efsinc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Elegba Folklore Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141009T051233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141017T115525Z UID:1153-1413639900-1413648000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:ĘLĘGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY’S PERFORMERS PRESENT “A FIRE FOR FREEDOM" AT HENRICO’S HARVEST FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:RICHMOND\, VA • Ęlęgba Folklore Society’s performers will add a cultural history element to Henrico County’s October 18 Harvest Festival\, with an original work\, A Fire for Freedom\, at Meadow Farm\, 3400 Mountain Road\, on Saturday\, October 18 at 1:45p. The Society will give three consecutive presentations at The Barn. Admission is free. \nToussaint L’Ouverture changed the course of history. \nIn another sense\, so did Patrick Henry. \nAnd\, then there was Gabriel. \nHe was a proud Black man\, born into slavery but determined to be free.\nAt the age of 24\, he organized what many historians consider the most extensive\, well-planned attempt at a mass slave rebellion in U.S. history.\nEvery school child should know his story. There should be a statue of him on Virginia’s Capitol Square. Schools should be named after him. Bridges. Libraries. Cities. \nCome to the area where he was enslaved\, and see the plan unfold in A Free for Freedom. \nA Fire for Freedom is an historical interpretation that chronicles the planning in August of 1800 of Gabriel’s Rebellion from the point of view of Gabriel and his cohorts. Families can attend and achieve a clearer understanding of the influences on and motivations for self determination\, manhood and freedom from enslavement for all in Virginia in the setting where the planning occurred. \nFor more details call 804.644.3900. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/elegba-folklore-societys-performers-present-a-fire-for-freedom-at-henricos-harvest-festival/ LOCATION:Meadow Farm\, 3400 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141024T135009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141107T231113Z UID:1160-1415439000-1415439000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Join a Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us on this Saturday\, November 8th and experience the “In The Beginning… Virginia” tour. Journey into Richmond’s history to visit the sites where few monuments exist. Contact us at (804) 644-3900 for more details. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/join-a-tour/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141116T225248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141116T225248Z UID:1163-1416416400-1416430800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Ancestral Homage is a Key to Wholeness DESCRIPTION:In April 1994\, human bones and artifacts from the 19th century were discovered in an abandoned well uncovered during construction on Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV Campus. The well’s contents are believed to have been discarded in the 1800s by medical staff. \nThese humans\, mainly of African descent\, were not shown the respect they were due\, neither in life nor in death. The university is committed to moving forward in a manner reflecting the dignity that should be accorded these individuals and has created the East Marshall Street Well Project to facilitate a process with the community that ensures the remains receive appropriate study\, memorialization and reburial. \nVirginia Commonwealth University and the East Marshall Street Well Planning Committee for an open house and ceremony Wednesday\, November 19\, 2014 from 5p to 7:30p. \nBe a part of the Processional that Precedes Remarks at 5:30p. \nElegba Folklore Society’s Libation Ceremony at 6p. \nHermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building Courtyard\n1217 East Marshall Street\nRichmond\, Virginia 23298\nValet parking available\n  \n  URL:https://efsinc.org/event/ancestral-homage-is-a-key-to-wholeness/ LOCATION:Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building Courtyard\, 1217 East Marshall Street\, Richmond\, 23298 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141206 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141124T133806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T133914Z UID:1169-1417737600-1417823999@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL Black Fridays Sale DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year skip all of the traffic\, lines\, and mall madness and give your loved ones the gift of culture… Join Elegba Folklore Society for the REAL#BLACKFRIDAY\, and pick up items such as– Fine African art\, imports\, and crafts– Beautiful clothing\, jewlery\, and accessories\n– Incense\, oils\, and shea butter\n– Holiday ornaments\n– and much more URL:https://efsinc.org/event/1169/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141213 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141124T134618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T134618Z UID:1171-1418342400-1418428799@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL Black Fridays Sale DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year skip all of the traffic\, lines\, and mall madness and give your loved ones the gift of culture… Join Elegba Folklore Society for the REAL#BLACKFRIDAY\, and pick up items such as– Fine African art\, imports\, and crafts– Beautiful clothing\, jewlery\, and accessories\n– Incense\, oils\, and shea butter\n– Holiday ornaments\n– and much more URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-sale/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141220 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141124T134825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T134825Z UID:1172-1418947200-1419033599@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL Black Fridays SALE DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year skip all of the traffic\, lines\, and mall madness and give your loved ones the gift of culture… Join Elegba Folklore Society for the REAL#BLACKFRIDAY\, and pick up items such as– Fine African art\, imports\, and crafts– Beautiful clothing\, jewlery\, and accessories\n– Incense\, oils\, and shea butter\n– Holiday ornaments\n– and much more URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-sale-2/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141227 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141124T134920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T134920Z UID:1173-1419552000-1419638399@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL Black Fridays Sale DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year skip all of the traffic\, lines\, and mall madness and give your loved ones the gift of culture… Join Elegba Folklore Society for the REAL#BLACKFRIDAY\, and pick up items such as– Fine African art\, imports\, and crafts– Beautiful clothing\, jewlery\, and accessories\n– Incense\, oils\, and shea butter\n– Holiday ornaments\n– and much more URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-sale-3/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20141208T145901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141215T170605Z UID:1179-1419685200-1419714000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:2014 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nChildren under 12\, Free! Group rates are available: story1@efsinc.org or 804.644.3900 URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2014-capital-city-kwanzaa-festival/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N Laurel St\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150204T180349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T180425Z UID:1288-1423242000-1423256400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:"CONGRUENT IMAGES" EXHIBITION AT ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY OPENS DURING FIRST FRIDAYS ARTWALK DESCRIPTION:Richmond\, VA • On February 6\, 2015\, Elegba Folklore Society will present paintings by veteran Richmond area artists P. Muzi Branch & William “Blue” Johnson in an exhibition entitled\, Congruent Images. This showing will open with a public reception as a part of the First Fridays ArtWalk\, 5p – 9p. Congruent Images will run through April 30. \nThese artists project the warm stories of African Diasporic heritage in the images of their subjects — people as individuals\, playmates\, colleagues and families as portrayed in an expressive moment of life — extracted before the viewers’ eyes and in relationship with heart. \nBranch\, who holds an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University\, has exhibited widely in and out of the United States. His work is a part of corporate and private collections. He is an artist educator and mentor\, and he serves as Director of Cultural Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems. An accomplished bassist\, he is a part of the internationally recognized Plunky and Oneness. \nJohnson is an artist educator whose iconic profiles are seen on canvasses\, paper and apparel. He sees his work as a community resource and wants his work to reflect a continuum of aesthetic principles derived from Africa and America. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/congruent-images-exhibition-at-elegba-folklore-society-opens-during-first-fridays-artwalk/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150209T144431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T152112Z UID:1295-1423850400-1423861200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Hidden Colors 2 + Live Music by UNIX!!! DESCRIPTION:“Hidden Colors 2” is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2011 documentary about the untold history of people of African and aboriginal descent. This installment of goes into topics such as the global African presence\, the science of melanin\, the truth about the prison industrial complex\, how thriving Black economic communities were undermined in America\, the hidden truth about Native Americans\, and much more. \nJoin us on Friday\, February 13th @ 6p in the Ęlęgba Folklore Society Cultural Center for a special viewing of the film “Hidden Colors 2”.  There will also be live music provided by Richmond\, VA native\, UNIX. \nUnïx is a singer with a warm\, magnetic personality who captures attention with his sound and lyrics. Blessed with a soulful voice with a spiritual undercurrent\, Unix is unafraid to change his sound thriving in transformation. No genre lays claim to his message. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/hidden-colors-2-live-music-by-unix/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150403T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150403T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150313T151204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T013431Z UID:1357-1428078600-1428103800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:April 3: SELF DETERMINATION! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://efsinc.org/event/april-3-self-determination/ LOCATION:Shockoe Bottom and Richmond’s African Burial Ground\, Both Sides of the 1500 Block of E. Broad St.\, Richmond\, 23219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150309T141947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150325T235216Z UID:1348-1428139800-1428147000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:April 4: BLUE COATS PARADE DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the following form if you would like to participate in the Blue Coats Parade:\n\n\n\n\nStanding on the shoulders of our African Ancestors\, we are speaking our truth. This is an honest acknowledgement of the history that affects us all. Africans enslaved in America had names. They had spirit\, they had intellect\, they had dignity. We are because they were. We come from cultured and technical societies. They envisioned a future\, and we are here. They resisted enslavement and fought for freedom from the beginning. They are empowering this moment. Today opens the way to tomorrow. Together we are elevating in Self Determination. \n\n\n\n\n * indicates required field\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Name:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Age:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Email:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Phone #:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Where did you hear about this?:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Message:*\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n CAPTCHA Code:*\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n  \n  URL:https://efsinc.org/event/150-years-of-emancipation-3000-blacks-troops-comitted-to-self-determination-in-rva/ LOCATION:E Main Street in route to the Capitol\, Richmond\, 23219 ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150405T000000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150313T151537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150320T021938Z UID:1361-1428170400-1428192000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:April 4: THE FUTURE IS NOW! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://efsinc.org/event/april-4-the-future-is-now/ LOCATION:Richmond’s African Burial Ground\, Both Sides of the 1500 Block of E. Broad St.\, Richmond\, 23219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150611T040559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150611T040559Z UID:1439-1434693600-1434751200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:JUNETEENTH 2015\, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION - THE SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth 2015\, A Freedom Celebration’s The Symposium will feature elder activist\, Bobby Seale\, on June 19. Nearly 80 and a grandfather of four\, Bobby Seale is the elder activist still speaking out on college campuses and in communities about the Black Panthers — founded as the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense with Huey P. Newton in 1966 — and about social justice issues\, including voting rights\, education\, employment and equality. He shows the similarities of the 1960s protest movement with today’s activism. Then\, his work followed that of Martin Luther King. “Dr. King was speaking about what we have to do to end this discrimination\, this institutionalized racism\,” Seale said. He recalls Dr. King urged members of the audience to boycott companies that refused to hire African Americans\, bread companies in particular\, saying\, “We want to make Wonder Bread wonder where the money went.” Inspired and committed to speak out while nurturing from within\, Seale informed that the Black Panther Party’s goals included decent education\, full employment\, housing\, free preventive health care and an end to police brutality. According to the theme of Juneteenth 2015\, A Freedom Celebration\, Self Determination\, Black Lives Matter — in 1865\, in 1965 and\, especially now\, in 2015. Mr. Seale will address actions for African Americans in 2015. \nFriday – June 19\n• The Symposium • 6:00-10:00pm • $10 for 1 and $18 for 2\n• The campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in the Academic Learning Commons\, 1000 Floyd Avenue 23284\, Room 1107. \n►Bobby Seale (keynote speaker)\n►Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers\, drummers and singers\n►Celebrated jazz vocalist and actress\, Desiree Roots will also appear.\n►Exhibitors \n  \nClick Here to Get Tickets \nTicketing with Ticketleap URL:https://efsinc.org/event/juneteenth-2015-a-freedom-celebration-the-symposium/ LOCATION:VCU Campus (Academic Learning Commons\, Room 1107)\, 1000 Floyd Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Lectures,Performances,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BobbySealeNow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150611T041737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150611T041737Z UID:1443-1434816000-1434841200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:JUNETEENTH 2015\, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION - IN REFLECTION DESCRIPTION:Saturday – June 20\n• In Reflection • 4:00-11:00pm • Free\n• The historic Manchester Dock\, 1308 Brander Street 23224\, on the south bank of the James River\, was an entry port for Africans being brought into the Americas to be sold into slavery\, and it is the site for In Reflection. \n►Ashby Anderson’s Afrikan Arkestra will perform Anderson’s original composition\, Undertones: An Aural Memorial for the African Burial Ground.\n►Elijah Coles\, the 11-year-old spoken word prodigy will recall the words of Frederick Douglass\n►Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers and drummers\n►The Esu Festival’s Market Day featuring food\, information exhibits\, art and imports along with special engagement for children.\n►Annual Torch Lit Walk on the Trail of Enslaved Africans\, about 8pm\, led by Elegba Folklore Society’s performers with African dance and music and staged interpretations happening at the Dock\, at the Canal Walk’s Turning Basin\, the Henry Brown Memorial\, the Reconciliation Statue\, at the site of the infamous Devil’s Half Acre (Lumpkin’s Jail) in Shockoe Bottom and at Richmond’s African Burial Ground at 16th and Broad Streets. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/juneteenth-2015-a-freedom-celebration-in-reflection/ LOCATION:Manchester Dock\, 139 Virginia Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performances,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC0016.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150621T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150621T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150611T042616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150611T042616Z UID:1446-1434859200-1434913200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:JUNETEENTH 2015\, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION – ESU FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:Sunday – June 21\n• Esu Festival • 4:00-7:00pm • Free\n• The Esu Festival happens at Richmond’s African Burial Ground\, 16tth & Broad Streets. \n►Ceremonies and rituals for healing and ancestral veneration lead by the Ile Ise Ejiogbe Ifá Temple. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/juneteenth-2015-a-freedom-celebration-esu-festival/ LOCATION:African Burial Ground\, Broad and 15th Streets\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/53a79258cd3d5.image_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20150803T170443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150803T170443Z UID:1538-1439654400-1439679600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:25TH ANNUAL DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION\, A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLIFE DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 25th Annual Down Home Family Reunion explores a full spectrum of music\, dance\, stories\, food\, shopping and enrichment in this weekend Celebration of African American Folklife. As Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador\,\nElegba Folklore Society presents this cultural arts festival\,\nin this notable anniversary year\, that takes attendees on a journey of heritage and folklore from West Africa into the Americas. \nOn Saturday\, August 15\, the 25th Annual Down Home Family Reunion will happen\, 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.\, at Abner Clay Park\, Belvidere and West Leigh Streets\, downtown Richmond\, VA in Historic Jackson Ward. \nJoin us — again this year (Yay!) — for this event designed to link West African and African American cultural traditions and to demonstrate ways these practices have influenced the American South. \nThe mainstage features the traditional music of Benin\, West Africa\, Latin Funk\, The Down Home Blues\, and\, of course\, Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers\, drummers\, singers and masquerades. \nThis year’s headliner is none other than pioneering Philadelphia soul singing group THE DELFONICS! \nThe VIP Gold Circle\nThe VIP Gold Circle returns this year. Festival attendees may obtain special seating at the stage throughout the day\, complimentary food and beverages and a private meet and greet with the 25th Annual Down Home Family Reunion’s headliner\, The Delfonics. Tickets are $30.00 and available at below or by calling or visiting Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E. Broad Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 804.644.3900 \n  URL:https://efsinc.org/event/25th-annual-down-home-family-reunion-a-celebration-of-african-american-folklife/ LOCATION:Abner Clay Park\, Brook Road and West Clay Street\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VA-Tourism-Pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151205 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20151204T064624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T064624Z UID:1676-1449187200-1449273599@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL BLACK FRIDAYS HOLIDAY SALE DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRefresh with us in the Cultural Center for extended hours on Fridays in December.\nTake the time to buy affirmatively items that have real meaning for yourself\,\nfor your family and for your friends and colleagues. \nTis the season! 365… URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-holiday-sale/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151212 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20151204T064816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T064816Z UID:1677-1449792000-1449878399@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL BLACK FRIDAYS HOLIDAY SALE DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRefresh with us in the Cultural Center for extended hours on Fridays in December.\nTake the time to buy affirmatively items that have real meaning for yourself\,\nfor your family and for your friends and colleagues. \nTis the season! 365… URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-holiday-sale-2/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151219 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20151204T064935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T064935Z UID:1678-1450396800-1450483199@efsinc.org SUMMARY:REAL BLACK FRIDAYS HOLIDAY SALE DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRefresh with us in the Cultural Center for extended hours on Fridays in December.\nTake the time to buy affirmatively items that have real meaning for yourself\,\nfor your family and for your friends and colleagues. \nTis the season! 365… URL:https://efsinc.org/event/real-black-fridays-holiday-sale-3/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20151123T223602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151220T234636Z UID:1634-1451134800-1451163600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - December 26\, 2015 DESCRIPTION:Advance tickets for the 2015 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival are $6\, general admission\, $5 for students\, 12 – 18 and $5 for seniors\, 65 +. At the door tickets are $8\, general admission\, $ 7 for students\, 12 – 18 and $7 for seniors\, 65 +. Tickets for groups (at least 10 persons) are $ 5. Group tickets must be purchased in advance only. Advance tickets can be purchased online at http://efsinc.org or at the Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 East Broad Street in Richmond\, VA. Admission is free for children under 12. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\nRichmond\, VA • Elegba Folklore Society\, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador\, presents the 2015 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Saturday\, December 26\, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00pm\, returning this year to The Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia. Newly renovated and named\, this venue was formerly known as the Landmark Theater. \nThe 2015 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival presents a carefully planned series of events that please the palette of attendees and capture the spirit and the significance of the Kwanzaa holiday. \nThe festival’s main stage is alive with music\, dance and message presented to strengthen families and galvanize the community. The African Market will be open with food and shopping. There will be children’s events\, workshops and more in this nationally recognized\, regionally attended observance of the Kwanzaa (quahn-zah) holiday. TheCapital City Kwanzaa Festival is one of the largest Kwanzaa celebrations on the east coast. \nThe Ancestral Libation and Candle Lighting Ceremony set the tone for the day. Attendees are invited to come and experience the Kwanzaa holiday right from the start! To observe this Pan-African holiday of unity\, strength\, clarity and solidarity based on reconnection with our essential African value systems\, the 2015 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival’s thematic focus is on the first of the Nguzo Saba (n- GOO-zoh SAH- bah)\, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa\, Umoja\, and the power of unity within ourselves\, in our homes and in our communities. \nWhen we practice our Umoja\, we can expect an unlimited reality and way of being. We are all connected\, and elevation into Universal oneness & the practice of traditional African values can be natural and abundantly productive. The ills of American history and socialization have created a complexity of cultural confusion that can result in personal and social dysfunction or disharmony. The festival’s theme is aptly\, I Live In Harmony With My People. \nFestival events will occur as follows: \n1:00pm The African Market Opens\, filled with delicious foods plus books\, unique handcrafted and imported items\, art\, home décor\, natural body care\, clothing\, jewelry and more. Remains open throughout the event. \n2:00pm The Pouring of Ancestral Libation and Kwanzaa Candle Lighting Ceremony\, Affirmation of the Nguzo Saba\, the Seven Principles and the ancestors upon whose shoulders we stand. The lighting of candles and the ceremony will feature a call-and- response affirmation. The Elegba Folklore Society’s performing company will lead the ceremony. \n2:30pm Opening Processional. Led by Elegba Folklore Society\, the leaders of The Nia Sessions join to greet the audience and present an overview of each session. The Society’s performers will also offer African Dance\, Music and the Oral Tradition. These dancers\, drummers\, and singers focus primarily on West Africa to spur an evolving understanding of the cultural and historical underpinnings of the dance and its music while showing its relationship to the United States. Further\, audiences develop an appreciation for the dynamic nature and contemporary influence of this timeless art form. \n4:30pm Tunji Reggae Band. Since 1981\, The Tunji Band has been a staple provider of reggae music. The band has performed widely with Ziggy Marley\, Gregory Isaacs\, Third World\, Steele Pulse\, The Wailers and Burning Spear\, among others. \nAudiences will be treated with songs of revolution\, peace\, love and unity that deliver a tasteful selection of original music and covered standards. \n4:30pm The Nia Sessions and Watoto Kwanzaa Begin. Included are Reiki Master\, Richard C. Yates of The Joyce M. Branch Healing Place – alternative approaches to health maintenance\, Harmony Organizing with Ayanna McMullen who will guide attendees in getting clear in mind and environment\, African Affairs – sheds light on happenings on the continent\, with Djibril Niang — and more. — and more. Mangala Jih\, visual artist\, crafter and educator will facilitate Watoto Kwanzaa activities. The Nia Sessions will be ongoing from 4:30p.m. until 8:00 p.m. \n5:45pm Dr. Phil Valentine Speaks. Dr. Valentine is the founder\, director and pastor of the Temple of the Healing Spirit—Self-Healing Education Center\, co-Founder of The Institute for Self-Mastery\, and just recently\, Whole Wellness Live. A certified member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (I.A.C.T.)\, he received his doctorate in Hygienic Health Science and Classical Naturopathy from The Life Science Institute of Texas\, now merged to the Fit for Life Sciences Institute—College of Natural Health in Canada. \nA Hygienic Science and Metaphysical Health consultant to doctors and lay practitioners in Africa\, Europe\, the Caribbean and Asia\, he was also a committee member and advisor to the Pan-African Review for Scientific Research and Political Studies where he served as an honorary health consultant to its membership\, and he served as co-director of the Heal \nThyself Natural Living Education Center in Brooklyn. \nDr. Valentine established the former School of Arcane Sciences for advanced studies in metaphysics and the occult\, and is best known for his ability to decipher and teach the subtlest principles of metaphysics and its application to health\, healing\, and everyday life in ways that may be understood by both the advanced student and the beginner-apprentice. \nHis topic for the 2015 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival follows the event’s theme\, I Live In Harmony With My People. He will entertain questions from the audience and also facilitate a small group consultation. \n7:00pm Afrikana Film Festival presents an independent short in illustration of Umoja or Unity to be followed by discussion. \n8:00pm The Feedel Band. Many of Ethiopia’s greatest artists who create original songs inspired by the Golden Age of Ethiopian popular music in the late 1960s and 1970s are\, together\, The Feedel Band. The music hails from a time where Addis Ababa was ripe with groups playing brass -heavy mixes influenced by American soul and jazz. The members of Feedel Band are saxist\, Moges\, who can also be heard performing the funky James Brown-influenced cut “Muziqawi Silt” on Éthiopiques’ Volume 13 with the Walias Band. The bassist\, Alemseged Kebede\, is heard on many of Aster Aweke’s and Tilahune Gessesse’s releases. Araya Woldemichael is a composer\, keyboardist and a leader. Kenneth Joseph is the drummer\, Minale Bezu on krar (stringed lyre) and vocalist\, Kalkidan Meshesha\, who also performs traditional dance. \n9:00 p.m. Festival Closes. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/capital-city-kwanzaa-festival-december-26-2015/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N Laurel St\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Lectures,Performances,Speakers,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160202T233002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T233808Z UID:1762-1454691600-1454706000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:First Friday's Art Walk: "CONVERSATIONAL ART" feat. The Art Of Larry Stevens DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nConversational Art\nJoin us in the Elegba Folklore Society Cultural Center for an evening of art\, entertainment\, conversation\, and inspiration during the last First Friday Artwalk of the season.  Come check out our latest exhibit “Conversational Art”\, which features the art of Larry Stevens\, and is on display through February 29th.  A native son of Baltimore\, contemporary artist\, Larry Stevens\, is a natural talent. His pieces reflect real life situations and have been called rich and captivating. \nWin a Free Print by Artist Lance Stevens\n  \nLoading… \nEntertainment\n \nVocalist Carlton Blount will be providing the soundscape during the event.  Carlton Blount is the throaty soul singer who was the lead singer of Main Ingredient for a short period early this decade\, on their superb but highly underrated Pure Magic set on Magnatar Records. His debut solo CD (From) a Man’s Point of View was also on Magnatar\, and it contained the truly magnificent\, bitter-in-the-extreme ballad titled Acting Like You’re Free.  Mr. Blount’s smooth and rich vocals have also been heard in advertisement campaigns for products such as Pepsi\, Mobile Oil and Marriott. \nCarlton Blount was born in Richmond Virginia with a passion for singing.He performed as a solo artist who opened concerts for Al Green \, Ray Charles \, The Temptations \, The Four Tops \, and etc..He was awarded 1st place for Showtime At The Apollo in 1988.After that appearance \, he went on to record his first single Right On Loving You.In 1999. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/first-fridays-art-walk-conversational-art-feat-the-art-of-larry-stevens/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Performances ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160229T212442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T212442Z UID:1767-1457078400-1464724800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:New Art Exhibit: "Different Trends" By Hassan Mukiibi DESCRIPTION:A new and powerful exhibition of international scope is opening at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 East Broad Street\, on Friday\, March 4\, 2016. Different Trends\, acrylic paintings by celebrated Ugandan artist\, Hassan Mukiibi\, recognizes women’s undeniable — though often challenging — roles in society. Apropos during this Women’s History Month\, the show opens at 5p as a part of the First Fridays Artwalk with a reception until 9p\, music and gallery talk. Different Trends runs through May 31. \nMukiibi says\, “Women have been and are oppressed socially\, economically and politically and this\, when they contribute strongly in the national transformation. They have helped in the struggle for justice and equality\, their roles socially and culturally have made statement in building the economy and they have brought joy to our lives musically through their sweet voices\, the way they dance and the art of fashion. Here\, I portray women in different postures lines\, motions and shapes. These touches are a source of inspiration for me and\, hopefully\, for the viewer. Here I advocate for social change.” \nHassan Mukiibi was born in 1983 in Kampala\, Uganda\, and he holds a degree in industrial fine arts from Makerere University. He is a specialist in printmaking\, painting and textile treatments. A master at creating texture in the acrylic\, he approaches his paintings as if the portrayal is through multi-dimensional textiles. \nIn addition to sheer artistic excellence\, Mukiibi has used art as healing therapy — medication for physical and mental maladies — and\, of course\, to demonstrate the impact of women. \nHe has exhibited widely in Africa\, Europe and the United States and\, now\, at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. \nSelected shows include: \nGallery Watatu\, Nairobi\nAfrican Union Heads of State Summit\, Kampala\nReal African Art Gallery\, Zanzibar\nMakerere University\, Kampala\nBetsy Bowen Studio\, Grand Marais\, MN\nHoward University\, Washington\, DC \nElegba Folklore Society is an African-centered cultural arts and education organization based\nin Richmond\, Virginia. Its work is in the areas of festivals and special events\, performances in\nAfrican dance\, music and dance theatre\, cultural history tours and the visual arts and material\nculture. It’s purpose is to re-instill cultural foundations among African Americans and to build\nbridges of understanding within broader communities. \nAmong the Yoruba\, Elegba is the Orisa or intercessor who opens the roads\, bringing clarity\nout of confusion. The organization’s intent is that its programs and services are\, indeed\,\nroad-opening experiences. \nEmbrace the Spirit! URL:https://efsinc.org/event/new-art-exhibit-different-trends-by-hassan-mukiibi/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160311T030642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160311T030642Z UID:1783-1457712000-1457722800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Original Classics: Friday Film Festival (March 11) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday March 11th is MOVIE NIGHT with “The Original Classics Friday Film Festival” hosted by the Nation of Gods & Earths with EFS! Check the flyer for more info. Also on Friday\, the Elegba Folklore Society hosts the Ausar Auset Society of Washington DC at 7:30! Use your weekend to enjoy cultural fun for all! URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-original-classics-friday-film-festival-march-11/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160311T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160311T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160311T032855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160311T032855Z UID:1786-1457724600-1457731800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Ausar Auset Society Presents: Ausarian Initiation Workshop DESCRIPTION:  \nYou are invited to the “Ausarian Initiation Workshop” on Friday\, March 11\, 2016 at the Elegba Folklore Society\, 101 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, Va.\, 7:30 pm till 9:30 pm\, $6 donation. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-ausar-auset-society-presents-ausarian-initiation-workshop/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160315T014959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160323T003751Z UID:1792-1458921600-1458932400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Original Classics: Friday Film Festival (March 25) DESCRIPTION:Friday March 25th is MOVIE NIGHT with “The Original Classics Friday Film Festival” hosted by the Nation of Gods & Earths with EFS! Check the flyer for more info. \n  URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-original-classics-friday-film-festival-march-25/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160404T184021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160404T184239Z UID:1800-1460131200-1460142000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Original Classics: Friday Film Festival (April 8th) DESCRIPTION:Friday April 8th is MOVIE NIGHT with “The Original Classics Friday Film Festival” hosted by the Nation of Gods & Earths with EFS! Check the flyer for more info. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-original-classics-friday-film-festival-april-8th/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160329T011444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160329T011444Z UID:1796-1460143800-1460151000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:VISUALIZING AND ENERGIZING YOUR DIVINITY THRU THE IMAGINATIVE POWER OF HET HERU DESCRIPTION:Ausar Auset Society Richmond\, Va. invites you to a Meditation/Healing workshop on Friday\, April 8\, 2016\, 7:30pm – 9:30pm\, $7 donation\, Elegba Folklore Society\, 101 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, Va. 23219 URL:https://efsinc.org/event/visualizing-and-energizing-your-divinity-thru-the-imaginative-power-of-het-heru/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures,Speakers,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Het-Heru-Healing-Workshop-in-Richmond-2016-page-001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160506T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T001333Z UID:1806-1463155200-1463166000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Original Classics: Friday Film Festival (May 13th) DESCRIPTION:Friday May 13th is MOVIE NIGHT with “The Original Classics Friday Film Festival” hosted by the Nation of Gods & Earths with EFS! Check the flyer for more info. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-original-classics-friday-film-festival-may-13th/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T123836 CREATED:20160506T000550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T003358Z UID:1802-1463238000-1463248800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS WITH MALANG BAYO MAY 14! DESCRIPTION:MALANG BAYO\nSENEGAL\, WEST AFRICA\n \nDance!  Music!  Culture!\nFood & Merchandise\nAges 6 – 86!\nSaturday\, May 14\n\nDominion Arts Center\n(Formerly Richmond CenterStage)\nDrum Class @ 3p  • Dance Class @ 4:30p\nCulture Class @ 6:00p URL:https://efsinc.org/event/master-class-with-malang-bayo-may-14/ LOCATION:Dominion Arts Center\, 600 E Grace St #400\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Speakers,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR