Wednesday, February 22, 2012

More February at Ashe Cultural Arts Center

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FEBRUARY AT ASH� CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

WORKPLACE WELLNESS LUNCHEON

February 23, 2012

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Ash� Cultural Arts Center

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans

Free and Open to the Public

Each month, Ash� Cultural Arts Center invites its community partners to a free, healthy luncheon featuring speakers who share information about healthy eating and lifestyles. This month, we thought we'd do a different kind of "health" seminar. Beverly Andry will speak on the topic, "Getting Your Financial Health Checkup." Call (504) 569-9070 and let us know you're coming.

COMMUNITY CINEMA, FREE FILM SCREENING: "MORE THAN A MONTH"

February 24, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ash� Cultural Arts Center

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans

Free and Open to the Public

More than a Month Photo 1"More Than a Month," is directed by Shukree Hassan Tilghman. Owen Cooper is the producer. Tilghman, a 29-year-old African-American filmmaker, sets out on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. He stops in various cities, wearing a sandwich board, to solicit signatures on his petition to end the observance. He explains that relegating Black History Month to the coldest, shortest month of the year is an insult, and that black history is not separate from American history. Through this thoughtful and humorous journey, he explores what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a "post-racial" America. A talk-back panel discussion happens right after the film. Free refreshments will be served. For more information, call Drena. S. Clay at (504) 569-9070 .

A COMMUNITY SINGS WITH MICHAELA HARRISON

February 28, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ash� Cultural Arts Center

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans

Free and Open to the Public

Michaela at Holiday on Blvd 12-12-10

Love to sing? Have you heard about the many health benefits of singing? With proper breathing, which gets more oxygen into the blood, the releasing of endorphins can have a similar effect as aerobic exercise. Studies have shown that singing relieves tension and lowers levels of stress, creating a feeling of relaxation. It promotes social interaction, and more. When you concentrate on singing, or on learning a new song, your brain power kicks in, memory is strengthened, and you really don't have time to "worry." So tune up your voice, call a few friends to join you, and come out and sing. No singing experience needed. For more information, call (504) 569-9070 .

NEW ORLEANS BLACK MEN & BOYS INITIATIVE PRESENTS COMMUNIVERSITY

February 29, 2012

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Ash� Cultural Arts Center

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans

Free and Open to the Public

Black Men & Boys Initiative LogoThe Black Men & Boys Initiatives' Public Health CommuniVersity will focus on a three-phase process for improving the Public Health system in NOLA. Phase one will consist of training leaders (lieutenants) to organize and mobilize the community around public health advocacy (February-June 2012). In phase two we will begin identifying, with community stakeholders, what our target and strategy is for a real political gain around public health, either a) improving the state of public health in New Orleans or b) defending Medicaid against cuts. In phase three our collective focus will be on implementing the strategy during the 2013 legislative session. For more information, call Trap at (985) 643-6186 or (985) 774-5321 .

BARBERSHOP MEETING - ITS FATHERS' TIME

February 29, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ash� Cultural Arts Center

1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | New Orleans

Free and Open to the Public

The Barbershop Meeting happens each Wednesday of the month and focuses on issues of importance to the growth and well-being, particularly of young men. Men of all ages are invited to join the discussion and to give input based on their life experiences. This meeting affords the opportunity for goal-setting and refinement. Come and bring a few friends. Peter Nakhid leads the discussions. For more information, call (504) 569-9070 .


SAVE THE DATE
4th Annual Douglas Redd Cultural Summit
Focus: Health & Entrepreneurship
Saturday, March 17, 2012
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Ash� Cultural Arts Center | 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
New Orleans
INCLUDING
A Health Fair, Creative & Community Entrepreneur Workshops;
Seminars and Information from Goodwork Network, Hope Community Credit Union, 1st Time Home Buyer's Programs, Fatherhood Consortium Initiative;
a Poetic Tribute to Douglas Redd by Arthur (Arturo) Pfister, Networking:
Creative and Business, Congo Square Preservation Society Drum & Dance Circle.
Free and Open to the Public
Sponsors include:
LaCare Health Care, Ash� Cultural Arts Center's Side by Side Program
For more information, call Luther Gray at (504) 569-9070 .

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