
5640 Burgundy Strreet New Orleans Louisiana 70117 504- 943-9779 tekrema@cox.net
Tekrema Center for Art and Culture Announces
SoulSpeak
Saturday August 14, 2010 8:00 P.M.
HBO's When the Levees Broke/Def Poetry Jam Artist
Shelton "Shakespear" Alexander
and
New Orleans Slam Team
SoulSpeak Open Mic is for poets, artists, and stevedores.
$5 Admission Cash Bar Food by Chef EJ
Art and Lost Treasures
Saturday August 14 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Tekrema's Monthly Garage Sale offers art, lost treasures, delicious baked goods, and new and used items on the second Saturday of each month.
Family Night at the Movies
All Souls Episcopal Church- 5500 St. Claude Ave
Join us every third Friday of the month for a family night at the movies co-sponsored by All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center and Tekrema Center for Art & Culture.
This month
Date: August 20 at 7:00 pm
Movie: Precious
Immediately followed by discussion.
Admission is free. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Thank You Tekrema's Haitian Children's Relief Effort
generously supported by
Amelie Prescott
Daimon Wilson
Karen and Jarvis Jones
Howard University Students
New Orleans Salsa Dancers
N'Kafu and Culu Traditional African Dance Companies
In September, Tekrema will present photographs of our 11 member team in Haiti and provide information about our continuing efforts to assist orphaned and homeless children in Haiti.
Weekly Classes
Please visit tekremacenter.com for the listing of weekly classes and fee schedule.
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts, writer and scholar, will offer a workshop for women and girls in an exploration of dance and creative writing on Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 A.M. Enrollment is limited. By workshop is offered by donation.
Kwame Azalius Ross and Christopher Williams, Lumbe International Productions, join Tekrema as artistic associates. Both Mr. Ross and Mr. William have extensive backgrounds in dance, theater, art education, and social justice through community engagement.
DaVonna Smith
Resident of the Month
Davonna Smith is a 9th grade student at Light City Christian Academy. Her favorite subject is math. Davonna's career goal is to become an actress. Without explanation, her pastime activities are acting, dance classes and enjoying time with her family and friends.
DaVonna is a beautiful, bright, kind and gracious young lady who always smiles and is willing to lend a hand.
DaVonna stands in her own light with grace and maturity beyond her years. She is an asset to her family and this community.