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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170204T170559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170204T170559Z UID:2004-1486908000-1486918800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Elegba Folklore Society Presents Performing Arts Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers and drummers in two special workshops\,\nFeel the Beat\, on Sunday\, February 12\, in the Dominion Arts Center\, 600 E. Grace Street\, downtown in Richmond\, Virginia. Tickets are $5 for each session. \nFeel the Beat – West African Drum begins at 2p. Participants will put their hands on the skin and immerse themselves in the body-mind-spirit of the experience. Enjoy drumming\, learn percussion technique and cultural traditions\, feel good inside and out! The focus is the djembe orchestra of the Manding. \nFeel the Beat – West African Dance begins at 3:15p. Participants will throw off their shoes and socks and immerse themselves inside the rhythm of the drum. Enjoy dancing\, while learning dance technique and cultural traditions. The workshop will be led by a dancer/folklorist and drummers. Students should wear loose-filng clothing\, and be prepared to dance in bare feet. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/elegba-folklore-society-presents-performing-arts-workshops/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170204T171307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170204T171307Z UID:2007-1487746800-1487797200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Writer’s Den Poetry Slam DESCRIPTION:Join the Writer’s Den for the popular monthly Poetry Slam held at Elegba Folklore Society’s\nCultural Center\, 101 East Broad Street. Doors open at 7p. Masterful spoken word artists will share their thoughts poetically for those gathered. Any attendee may sign up to present. \nRefreshments will be served. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/writers-den-poetry-slam/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Poetry Slam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170204T172513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T030808Z UID:2009-1488117600-1488135600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Black History Book Expo DESCRIPTION:  \nVisit Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 East Broad Street in the downtown Richmond Arts District for the Black History Book Expo\, Sunday\, February 26\, 2p – 7p. Admission is free. \n\n\n\n\n\nElegba Folklore Society is collaborating with United Brothers and United Sisters Communications Systems to present the Black History Book Expo. Come\, browse and buy from a vast display of literature featuring topics including black history\, politics\, science\, African Diasporic culture\, novels and children’s books. \nCelebrity Guest Authors will make presentations at the Black History Book Expo.Jabari Osaze is co-founder of the Center for the Restoration of Ma’at in New York City\, Epyptologist\, leader of international study groups and author of Seven Little White Lies: The Conspiracy to Destroy the Black Self-Image. Herb Powell is a musician who resides in Los Angeles\, a music lover\, interviewer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and author of Maurice White: My Life with Earth\, Wind and Fire.Ronnie Nelson Sidney II\, MSW\, is a therapist\, entrepreneur\, speaker\, author\, app developer and workshop presenter. He is the owner of Creative Medicine: Healing Through Words\, LLC and the author of Nelson Beats the Odds and Tameka’s New Dress\, among others\, to upfront children overcoming challenges they face such as bullying\, abuse at home and learning disabilities. \nIndependent writers of books for adults and children will also speak\, and others will be represented in the books available at the Expo. And\, of course\, you can expect to find the classics that belong in every home library! \nStop in for live music and refreshments\, too! \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\nDowntown in the RVA Arts District\n101 East Broad Street (corner of 1st & Broad)\n804.644.3900 \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNotable Richmond-based jazz musicians\, together as Sketches\, add “flava” during day 1 of Malcolm X Day Black Book Expo at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center in the downtown RVA Arts District. 5/18/13 URL:https://efsinc.org/event/black-history-book-expo/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Expo ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170425T024327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T024444Z UID:2032-1494003600-1494018000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:New Art Exhibit: Memories Of The Motherland at Elegba Folklore Society DESCRIPTION: URL:https://efsinc.org/event/new-art-exhibit-memories-of-the-motherland-at-elegba-folklore-society/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/JonesFly.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170609T163132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T163324Z UID:2064-1497093300-1497093300@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Join Elegba Folklore Society's performers at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts DESCRIPTION:Elegba Folklore Society’s performers will appear at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday\, June 10 in a concert called African Accents. The performance will interweave the day’s theme to celebrate African and African American Art through Adornment. Showtimes: 11:15a and 12:15p. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/join-elegba-folklore-societys-performers-at-the-virginia-museum-of-fine-arts/ LOCATION:Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, 200 North Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170605T230749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T230749Z UID:2052-1497639600-1497650400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:2017 Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth 2017\, A Freedom Celebration\nIndependence Day Our Way \nThe Symposium \nFriday\, June 16 • 7p – 10p\nMartin Luther King\, Jr Middle School *\n1000 Mosby St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nAdv. 1 @ $13\, 2 @ $24\nDoor. 1 @ $15\, 2 @ $28\n\nInternationally respected cultural historian and Egyptologist\, Anthony T. Browder will keynote The Symposium. His topic\, Africans in America and the Paradox of Liberty\, will ponder the self-determination of Africans in America (African Americans)\, historically\, the influences of Thomas Jefferson plus archeological discoveries in Kemet that help reconnect a cultural circle of life. Accordingly\, he will demonstrate an historical and genetic connection between Africans along the Nile\, Niger\, Mississippi\, Potomac and James Rivers. \n*Martin Luther King\, Jr Middle School\nThis brand new school’s location is adjacent to Mosby Court\, a public housing complex that has been plagued with violence that is deeply rooted in the self-hate that stems from the cultural disarray of historical trauma. Let’s make this location an asset via cultural references\, King quotes\, historical contexts and the like. Let’s discuss. \nJuneteenth Backyard Party \nSaturday\, June 17 • 1p – 6p\nManchester Dock\n1308 Brander St\, Richmond\, VA 23224 \nFree \nCome with your family to an independence day celebration like no other. Enjoy music spiced with history and good food\, the Get Woke Youth Summit on cultural education*\, heritage crafts for the children\, good food\, jump rope and hoola hoop contests\, African dance and drum workshops\, good food\, experiences on the Trail of Enslaved Africans\, shopping in the Freedom Market\, good food and Elegba Folklore Society’s performing company. Juneteenth Freedom Day. Independence Day Our Way. \n*Get Woke Youth Summit on cultural education Let’s recruit attendees\nTheme/Purpose: Youth must develop a respect for their cultural history. Cultural veneration or reverence for ones culture is important to the development of self-edification and self-love.\n“The ultimate function of education is to secure the survival of a people…” — Amos Wilson \nGratitude \nSunday\, June 18 • 4p – 6p\nAfrican Burial Ground\n16th & Broad Streets\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nFree \nLet the rituals of the Motherland refresh you and open spirit as we say “thank you” to our ancestors. We pay homage in ceremony\, drumming and song.\nBring an offering for the altar. Wear white or African attire as you have it. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2017-juneteenth-a-freedom-celebration/ LOCATION:Martin Luther King\, Jr Middle School\, 1000 Mosby St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Juneteenth2017-Teaser.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170804T212911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T213156Z UID:2107-1503115200-1503183600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife DESCRIPTION:27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife    August 19\, 2017 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \nChoose to sit in the Gold Circle\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n  \nDown Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife is a downtown weekend festival that celebrates African American folklife with world music and dance\, the Heritage Market\, special children’s events\, interactive site demonstrations and delicious down home food. It is designed to show aspects of West African cultural traditions that are African American and that have been absorbed by the American South.  This is one of the Society’s original programs created in 1990. \n27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion Details \n2017 Merchandise Vendor Application \n2017 Food Vendor Application \n2017 Talented Youth Inquiry \n27TH ANNUAL DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION SEEKS TO PRESENT TALENTED YOUTH The festival’s Annie Tyler New School Pavilion is a popular haven for our children. Rev. Tyler loved children and worked lovingly with Elegba Folklore Society to create quality cultural experiences for them until her death. May the good she did last forever. Cultural craft making teaches lessons\, games ensure fun and the stage showcases talented youth. Please contact us if you are interested in arranging a performance! \n2017 Share Your Community Service \nSHARE YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE AT 27TH ANNUAL DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION If your community-based organization provides a community service you want people to know about\, you may want to tell them from a table in the festival’s Waverly Crawley Community Row. Waverly Crawley was a fixture in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward\, the festival’s location. He constantly encouraged people to get involved in the community to make it better. He wanted people to know that they could make a difference. Please contact us if you are interested in a table. May the good he did last forever. \n2017 Small Business Exhibitors \nSmall Business Owners! You are invited to the 27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion! This Celebration of African American Folklife will happen on Saturday\, August 19\, 2017\, 4p – 11p in Richmond\, Virginia! \nJoin Us in the SmartMart \n• Display and tell your story \n• Interact with and distribute materials to festival attendees \n• Be highlighted in one prize drawing from the Main Stage! \nHow You Benefit Fast-track the promotions of your products/services to Richmonders and visitors by distributing product samples and prize drawings. Reinforce your marketing and public relations campaigns by distributing your flyers\, discount coupons\, business cards\, surveys and other promotional materials. \nEnhance your product or service image in the Richmond business picture. Be highlighted among your peers and in the community in our covered SmartMart business tent. One table\, two chairs and signage will be provided. Demonstrate your commitment to civic/social vitality. Be highlighted in one prize drawing from the Main Stage. This festival connects aspects of West African traditions with those of African Americans through the ambience of a family gathering. The festival’s location is Abner Clay Park\, located downtown in Historic Jackson Ward. \nWorld music and dance headline the Down Home Family Reunion along with site demonstrations and children’s programs. This event couples history with its contemporary significance. With an expected attendance of 13\,000 the festival includes a SmartMart with you in mind. \nParking \nThe 27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion is grateful to offer parking for the festival in the lots at Belvidere and Leigh Streets\, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church and the lots across from the church. Signage will help direct patrons to these locations. \n \n CONTACT US URL:https://efsinc.org/event/27th-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 ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20170901T162540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T162627Z UID:2124-1504252800-1511542800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Black Art Market DESCRIPTION:NEW ART AT ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY\n“The Black Art Market”\nFramed Prints Express Culture \nVarious Contemporary Artists \nSeptember 1 – November 24\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been looking for art to accent your home and office?  Art that is reflective of who you are and your heritage?  It may even also match the sofa.  It will certainly match your spirit.  Stop in at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street in Richmond’s downtown Arts District\, to take in a selection of beautifully matted and framed prints that express culture.\n\nBrowse and buy expressions of diverse thematics that are priced especially for The Black Art Market.  Some are limited editions.  All hold keys to our story and your delight.  One — or more — can be yours.  If you are planning ahead for the holidays\, think about art as an endearing gift.  This collection also features traditional and contemporary African art for your consideration.\n\nPlus\, of course\, you can enjoy paintings\, memorabilia\, artifacts\, imports\, collectibles\, home decor\, wearables\, books\, jewelry\, shea and cocoa butters\, black soap\, oils\, incense\, more\, and good vibrations. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-black-art-market/ 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:20171006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20171006T011312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T011312Z UID:2130-1507309200-1507323600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:First Fridays ArtWalk @ Elegba Folklore Society DESCRIPTION:Join Elegba Folklore Society for for The Black Art Market\, an exhibition of beautifully matted and framed prints by a variety of contemporary artists that express culture\, now through November 24.  You may find just the piece that resonates with you.  It may even also match the sofa.  Plus\, of course\, you can enjoy paintings\, memorabilia\, artifacts\, imports\, collectibles\, home decor\, wearables\, books\, jewelry\, shea and cocoa butters\, black soap\, oils\, incense\, more\, and good vibrations. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/first-fridays-artwalk-elegba-folklore-society/ 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:20171007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20171006T010433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T010433Z UID:2127-1507377600-1507406400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:2nd Street Festival -- Adjacent -- Open House DESCRIPTION:What does music+food+framed art prints & more = ?  Ultimate indulgence! And it’s waiting for you in the downtown Arts District at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center.  Stop in to browse\, buy and enjoy. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2nd-street-festival-adjacent-open-house/ 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:20171012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20171006T015142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T015259Z UID:2133-1507834800-1507842000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Maasai! Indulge in Culture and Crafts DESCRIPTION:  \nVisit Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center to interact with people from the Maasai ethnic group in Kenya.  The Village Chief and premier beadworkers will be here to share cultural traditions and the most amazing beaded jewelry and decor.  Make something.  Collect something for yourself and consider your holiday gift list. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/maasai-indulge-in-culture-and-crafts/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20171009T193158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T193158Z UID:2144-1508587200-1508605200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Talking Drum\, A Spoken Word & Music Concert DESCRIPTION:You are invited!  Elegba Folklore Society’s performers will present The Talking Drum. \nThe drum is a legendary communications tool — a punctuating teller of life as it happens.  This lively delivery of African and African American folktales and narratives combine with vocal and instrumental music to engage audiences along a rhythmic journey over continents and through time. \nAudience Comments: \n“Absolutely fantastic!” \n“Kept everyone’s attention.” \n“The delivery brought out stories audience members had to tell.  Everybody felt good.” URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-talking-drum-a-spoken-word-music-concert/ LOCATION:Meadow Farm Park\, 3400 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20171215T181351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T181413Z UID:2200-1514642400-1514667600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:2017 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival DESCRIPTION:Capital City Kwanzaa Festival   December 30\, 2017 \n \n  \n  \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nCapital City Kwanzaa Festival presents performances\, workshops\, children’s activities\, The African Market\, food and more observe the year’s-end Kwanzaa holiday\, a cultural affirmation of values\, thanksgiving and growth.  This event is the largest of its kind in Virginia\, and therefore\, one of the largest on the East Coast. Elegba Folklore Society’s Artistic Director first produced a Kwanzaa program in Richmond in 1986 and the Society first presented its festival in 1990.  (Annually during the December Kwanzaa Holiday) \n2017 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Details \nInterested in Vending for 2017 Click Here \n\nCONTACT US URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2017-capital-city-kwanzaa-festival/ LOCATION:Dewey Gottwald Center\, 2301 West Leigh St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CCKF2017-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T154602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T154602Z UID:2221-1517590800-1517605200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Open House & Artist Talk\, 5p - 9p DESCRIPTION:Open House & Artist Talk\, 5p – 9p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Free\, refreshments. \nCheryl Clayton’s paintings are featured in an exhibition entitled Revision\, on view through February 23\, 2018. Ms.Clayton will discuss her painterly technique and the socio-cultural messages embedded in her work. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/open-house-artist-talk-5p-9p/ 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:20180203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T155716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T155716Z UID:2224-1517659200-1517666400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Resilience Circle\, Noon - 2p DESCRIPTION:Women’s Resilience Circle\, Noon – 2p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Free. \nWomen ages 50+ and women resetting their lives are invited to find support while exploring relationships\, reflecting on life experiences and along the path toward personal fulfillment. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/womens-resilience-circle-noon-2p/ 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:20180209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T160247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T160247Z UID:2226-1518202800-1518210000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:African Dance\, Music & the Oral Tradition - A Celebratory Concert DESCRIPTION:African Dance\, Music & the Oral Tradition A Celebratory Concert\, 7p \nHenrico Theatre\, 305 E Nine Mile Road Free. \nElegba Folklore Society’s performers will present African dance and music from the Manding cosmology of West Africa in an interactive concert spiced with folktales and historical reflection. Families are invited to attend. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/african-dance-music-the-oral-tradition-a-celebratory-concert/ LOCATION:Henrico Theatre\, 305 E 9 Mile Rd\, Highland Springs\, VA\, 23075\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T160746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T160746Z UID:2229-1518262200-1518274800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:Rejuvenate! DESCRIPTION:Rejuvenate! \nDominion Arts Center\, 600 E Grace Street Classes are $5 each. \nThree classes will be offered in this program designed to unite mind\, body and spirit. A yoga class with yoga master Jonathon Miles begins at 11:30a. \nSenegalese master artist Malang Bayo and Elegba Folklore Society’s artists will teach African dance and drumming classes. The drum classes begins at 12:30p and the dance classes at 1:30p. Open to all\, ages 6 to 86! Company auditions will be held following the dance class. Those interested should contact the Society’s artistic director\, Janine Bell at 804.644.3900 or jaybee@efsinc.org. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/rejuvenate/ 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:20180217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T161206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T161206Z UID:2232-1518886800-1518901200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Documentaries | 1804: The Hidden History of Haiti DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturday Documentaries \n1804: The Hidden History of Haiti\, 5p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Donations Accepted. Refreshments Available. \nAnother work by filmmaker Tariq Nasheed\, producer of the African history   documentary series Hidden Colors. 1804 reveals untold history of Haiti and the Haitian Revolution. Called the most successful rebellion of enslaved Africans in history\, the film details the history of Haiti and explores reasons for its current state. Be inspired by the perseverance of the Haitian people. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/3rd-saturday-documentaries-1804-the-hidden-history-of-haiti/ 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:20180221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T161540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T161540Z UID:2235-1519239600-1519246800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:What Is Africa To Me? | Community Study Group DESCRIPTION:What Is Africa To Me? Community Study Group\, 7p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Free. \nExplore and discuss history\, culture and contemporary affairs throughout the African Diaspora with former Virginia State University professor\, Neil Holmes\, political scientist and historian. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/what-is-africa-to-me-community-study-group/ 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:20180302T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180226T151906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T152511Z UID:2243-1520010000-1527282000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:New Art Exhibit: For the Culture -The Paintings of Julian Greene DESCRIPTION:  \nElegba Folklore Society\, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador\, will feature new work in its cultural center March 2 through May 25. Painter\, Julian Greene will exhibit his art in an exhibition entitled For the Culture. Says Greene\, “I paint and draw depictions of the African American experience. My work consists mainly of elongated\, exaggerated figures reminiscent of celebrated artist\, Ernie Barnes\, along with the cubism and abstract features heavily influenced by master painter\, Pablo Picasso.” The show’s intention is to inspire viewers\, especially youth\, with strong visual representations of their heritage and cultural expressions. Julian Greene lives in Richmond. \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center is located at 101 E Broad St in the downtown RVA Arts District. The opening reception begins at 5p in association with the 1st Fridays Artwalk. Regular hours are Noon – 6p\, Tuesday through Friday\, Noon – 5p\, Saturdays\, and by appointment. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/new-art-exhibit-for-the-culture-the-paintings-of-julian-greene/ 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:20180303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180203T161917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T161917Z UID:2238-1520089200-1520186400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Black Book Expo DESCRIPTION:The Black Book Expo\, Sat • 3p – 7p\, Sun • 3p – 6p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Free. Refreshments Available. \nThe public is invited to meet authors and browse and buy books to complement personal collections. A variety of titles will be available for adults and children. Senior statesman\, Senator Henry Marsh will talk about and sign his newly published memoir. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/the-black-book-expo/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Expo ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180603T123157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T123157Z UID:2281-1529089200-1529100000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:2018 Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration – Symposium DESCRIPTION:2018 Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration – June 15th – 17th\n \nKaba Hawatha Kamene will be this year’s keynote speaker!!!\nProfessor Kaba Hiawatha Kamene aka Booker T. Coleman\, a staple Hidden Colors’ scholar and documentarian\, cultural education consultant and curriculum writer\, will keynote The Symposium. Elegba Folklore Society’s performers will also appear\, and the Freedom Market will be open all night. \nA consultant to academics and academic institutions\, Professor Kamene is an international studies and world history specialist. He is firmly dedicated to the belief that culture plays a vitally important role in education and proudly credits many of his academic views to his master teacher\, Dr. John Henrik Clarke. He developed and directs the African-centered science academy\, Per Ankh\, or Temple of Life. \nElegba Folklore Society ’s performers will appear\, and attendees can shop for unusual finds in The Freedom Market. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2018-juneteenth-a-freedom-celebration-symposium/ LOCATION:Pine Camp Arts Center\, 4901 Old Brook Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180814T002526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T002526Z UID:2315-1534608000-1534633200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:28th Annual Down Home Family Reunion DESCRIPTION:ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY PRESENTS \n28th ANNUAL DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION\, \nA CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLK LIFE \nRICHMOND\, VA • The 28th 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. Elegba Folklore Society\, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador\, presents this cultural arts festival that takes attendees on a journey of heritage and folklore from West Africa into the Americas. \nOn Saturday\, August 18\, the 28th Annual Down Home Family Reunion‘s \nFamily Festival will happen\, 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.\, at Abner Clay Park\, Belvidere and West Leigh Streets\, downtown in Historic Jackson Ward. Elegba Folklore Society invites Virginians and visitors to this event designed to link West African and African American cultural traditions and to demonstrate ways these practices have influenced the American South. \nThe 28th Annual Down Home Family Reunion is presented by the Elegba Folklore Society\, Inc.\, Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador and sponsored by the City of Richmond\, Dominion\, Wells Fargo\, Upscale Magazine\, The AfroAtlantic Theologies & Treaties Institute\, Richmond Department of Parks\, Recreation & Community Facilities\, \n\nHistoric Jackson Ward Association and partial support from CultureWorks’ Arts & Cultural Funding Consortium – Richmond\, Henrico. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/28th-annual-down-home-family-reunion/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180909T231841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180909T232117Z UID:2340-1536339600-1543611600@efsinc.org SUMMARY:unVeiled EsSence Opens at Elegba Folklore Society DESCRIPTION:NEW ART AT ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY\n“unVeiled EsSence“\nfeaturing the paintings of Orisegun Olomidun \nSeptember 7 – November 30\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPainter\, arts educator and percussionist\, Orisegun Olomidun opens a new exhibition in Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center on September 7\, 2018 entitled\, unVeiled EsSence.  The show\, which features one and two dimensional acrylic gridding on canvases\, will run will run through November 30.  Attend the opening reception on September 7\, 5p – 9p\, and enjoy live music and refreshments as a part of the 1st Fridays ArtWalk.  The Society’s Cultural Center is located in the downtown Richmond Arts District at 101 E. Broad Street at the corner of 1st and Broad.\n\nOlomidun says\, “My intent is to create art that exhibits energy\, intensity and integrity which transforms the environment in which it is placed\, performed and experienced –- connecting to an expanding consciousness.   My belief is that art should always be alive; constantly inspiring its audience to re-examine the reality around them and experience the visual arts\, not merely as tangible objects\, but also as ideas manifested in a physical form.”  Some of the works incorporate reclaimed materials while others show a superimposition of the same.   In so doing\, the artist says that the work “speaks back\, beckoning the dormancy within each of us to be awakened\, revealed\, exposed.”\n\nA graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Design\, Architecture and Art\, Olomidun holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts from the Columbia College of Chicago’s Center for Book and Paper Arts.  He has exhibited widely in multiple states in both solo and group shows\, and he had been an artist-in-residence in a long list of schools\, educational institutes and museums over three decades.\n\n\nFor more\, contact Elegba Folklore Society at 804.644.3900 or story1@efsinc.org. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/unveiled-essence-opens-at-elegba-folklore-society/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DSC02847.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180909T154248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180909T232344Z UID:2323-1537016400-1537038000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:3rd Saturday Documentaries: Special Edition | In collaboration with Afrikana Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Screenings hosted by: Elegba Folklore Society\n \nJoin us on Saturday\, September 15th in our Cultural Center as we present several screenings of masterful cinematic works created by black filmmakers across the diaspora in conjunction with this year’s Afrikana Film Festival. \n1:00PM\n– Don’t Expel the Blacks (Directed by: Princess Hairston)\n– Link Fine Silk (Directed by: Sandra Manzanares)\n– Hair Wolf – (Directed by: Mariama Diallo) \n\n3:00PM\n– Living (Directed by: Marcellous Cox)\n– Other (Cville) (Directed by: Xavier Burgin) \n4:00PM\n– Bridge/Refrain (Directed by: Roni Nicole)\n– The Healer (Directed by: Shamika)\n– F*cked Like a Star (Directed by: Stefani Saintonge) \n5:00PM\n– Under Bone (Directed by: Dana Washington)\n– Blood Runs Down (Directed by: Zandashé Brown) \nTICKETS NOW AVAILABLE\nhttps://www.afrikanafilmfestival.org/buy-tickets URL:https://efsinc.org/event/3rd-saturday-documentaries-special-edition-in-collaboration-with-afrikana-film-festival/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/jessiemaple1-1600x900-c-default.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180909T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180909T224928Z UID:2328-1537383600-1537390800@efsinc.org SUMMARY:What Is Afrika To Me: Study Group DESCRIPTION:In this Community Study Group\, we explore and discuss history\, culture and contemporary affairs throughout the African Diaspora with former Virginia State University professor\, Neal Holmes\, political scientist and historian. \nWhat Is Africa To Me?\nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\nMonthly. Free. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/what-is-afrika-to-me-study-group/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/37078663_1994089927276897_7055042872457822208_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180924T212046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T002834Z UID:2343-1538316000-1538330400@efsinc.org SUMMARY:In the Beginning… Virginia\, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans (Cultural History Tour) DESCRIPTION:Journey into Richmond’s history to visit the sites where few monuments exist.  These newly marked sites tell the other half of the story; the story that lives between the pages of history books — in red\, white and black.  An interactive experience along the Trail of Enslaved Africans\, attendees have the chance to ponder the impact of enslavement on the enslaved as shared in their own words and from their own view.  Embarking by bus after a contextual visit to the Society’s cultural center\, participants will walk in our ancestors’ footsteps from their arrival point at river’s edge into Shockoe Bottom\, the area of Richmond that housed the holding pens\, jails\, blocks and burial ground.  The interpreters will interweave the narratives of enslaved Africans with the historical record\, characterizations of the day and music.  Disembarking from your bus and along the walk\, participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in past occurrences that impact our perspectives today. \n$15/Adults\, $7.50/Children under 12. \nReserve by Thursday\, September 27\n804.644.3900 or story1@efsinc.org. \n  \n\nCONTACT US URL:https://efsinc.org/event/in-the-beginning-virginia-along-the-trail-of-enslaved-africans-cultural-history-tour/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Tour-Slider-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180926T231634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T231659Z UID:2358-1538758800-1538773200@efsinc.org SUMMARY:unVeiled EsSence Opens at Elegba Folklore Society DESCRIPTION:NEW ART AT ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY\n“unVeiled EsSence“\nfeaturing the paintings of Orisegun Olomidun \nOctober 5 – November 30\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPainter\, arts educator and percussionist\, Orisegun Olomidun opens a new exhibition in Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center on October 5\, 2018 entitled\, unVeiled EsSence.  The show\, which features one and two dimensional acrylic gridding on canvases\, will run will run through November 30.  Attend the opening reception on October 5\, 5p – 9p\, and enjoy live music and refreshments as a part of the 1st Fridays ArtWalk.  The Society’s Cultural Center is located in the downtown Richmond Arts District at 101 E. Broad Street at the corner of 1st and Broad.\n\nOlomidun says\, “My intent is to create art that exhibits energy\, intensity and integrity which transforms the environment in which it is placed\, performed and experienced –- connecting to an expanding consciousness.   My belief is that art should always be alive; constantly inspiring its audience to re-examine the reality around them and experience the visual arts\, not merely as tangible objects\, but also as ideas manifested in a physical form.”  Some of the works incorporate reclaimed materials while others show a superimposition of the same.   In so doing\, the artist says that the work “speaks back\, beckoning the dormancy within each of us to be awakened\, revealed\, exposed.”\n\nA graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Design\, Architecture and Art\, Olomidun holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts from the Columbia College of Chicago’s Center for Book and Paper Arts.  He has exhibited widely in multiple states in both solo and group shows\, and he had been an artist-in-residence in a long list of schools\, educational institutes and museums over three decades.\n\n\nFor more\, contact Elegba Folklore Society at 804.644.3900 or story1@efsinc.org. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/2358/ LOCATION:Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DSC02847.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180926T233232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T233232Z UID:2362-1539802800-1539810000@efsinc.org SUMMARY:What Is Africa To Me? | Community Study Group DESCRIPTION:What Is Africa To Me? Community Study Group\, 7p \nElegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center\, 101 E Broad Street Free. \nExplore and discuss history\, culture and contemporary affairs throughout the African Diaspora with former Virginia State University professor\, Neil Holmes\, political scientist and historian. URL:https://efsinc.org/event/what-is-africa-to-me-community-study-group-2/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021 DTSTAMP:20260405T111757 CREATED:20180926T234153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T234213Z UID:2364-1539993600-1540079999@efsinc.org SUMMARY:The Talking Drum\, A Spoken Word & Music Concert DESCRIPTION:You are invited!  Elegba Folklore Society’s performers will present The Talking Drum. \nThe drum is a legendary communications tool — a punctuating teller of life as it happens.  This lively delivery of African and African American folktales and narratives combine with vocal and instrumental music to engage audiences along a rhythmic journey over continents and through time. \nAudience Comments: \n“Absolutely fantastic!” \n“Kept everyone’s attention.” \n“The delivery brought out stories audience members had to tell.  Everybody felt good.” URL:https://efsinc.org/event/harvest-festival-the-talking-drum/ LOCATION:Meadow Farm Park\, 3400 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR