Events
Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts
“Bringing Color to the Classics!”
CAAPA is dedicated to providing quality programming, events, and activities for students, members, and friends by “Bringing Color to the Classics!”
RECENT and UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Eve of The Congressional Black Caucus Melody of Art Reception (VIEW FLYER)
Hosted by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts
Location: Bobby McKey’s on the National Harbor
Location Address: 172 Fleet Street, National Harbor, Maryland
Time & Date: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Attire: Business Casual
This year, the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) recognizes the 40th Annual Legislative Conference with its annual Reception & Fundraiser and invites you to support African American Classical Musicians, Visual Artists and Poets at a showcase entitled “Melody of Art”. Engage in recognizing the President’s agenda of appreciating the arts, role and value of creative expression by supporting the CAAPA cause of providing African American youth with resources, finances, performance opportunities and scholarships, by attending a culturally uplifting free event including jazz music, poetry, classical music, and art, with opportunities to network with national and local politicians and business leaders, food and much more. Your voluntary tax-deductible donation may be made at the door or online at http://www.4caapa.org. RSVP to info@4caapa.org. VIEW FLYER
Opera in Color
In celebration of Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth, Washington National Opera’s Education and Community Programs Department is sponsoring an afternoon-long celebration ending with an “Opera in Color” concert, all to take place at Fort Dupont Park in Ward 7 on June 19.
Bruce Taylor, Associate Director, Education and Community Programs, emphasized the importance of WNO’s participation in these kind of events, which brings opera out into the community. “It is the goal of WNO’s Education Department to be a resource for the community; addressing its needs, celebrating its artists, and sharing the timeless qualities of Opera with its residents.”
The grounds will open for picnicking starting at noon. There will be entertainment provided by local performers, students from the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and kids from the Boys and Girls Club throughout the afternoon. Wander the grounds to see exhibitions of student artwork, artifacts from the Library of Congress highlighting African-Americans’ contributions to the world of opera, and presentations by local community organizations.
The concert itself will begin at 3:00 PM, featuring performances by cast members from WNO’s Porgy and Bess. The artists will sing a variety of operatic pieces, including selections by African American opera composers.
For more information, contact WNO’s Education Department at 202.448.3465.
CAAPA is proud to announce “Marching and Mozart; A Musical Tribute in Honor of the Civil Rights Movement & Dr. Dorothy Height” in Atlanta, GA. Details forthcoming. Check soon. Check back soon for ticket information and fundraising details.
September 14th, 2010- “Melody of Art”*
Bobby McKey’s, National Harbor, Maryland
Program designed to highlight and talents of African American classical musicians, along with visual artists and poets.
September 11th, 2010, “9 – 11 Trilogy; Poems to Heal and Honor a Nation”, Martin Luther King Library, Washington, DC
Program designed for the African American community to commemorate the tragic events which took place on September 11, 2001, infusing classical music into the event.
June 2010, CAAPA Showcase of Talent”* Postponed to Dec. 2010Bowie Performing Arts Center, Bowie, Maryland
Program designed to work in conjunction with CAAPA’s Scholarship Program to allow the scholarship recipient to showcase classical music talent.
April – May 2010 (various dates)
“Porgy and Bess” Virginia Opera, Carpenter Theatre, Richmond, Virginia
Partnership program with the Virginia Opera designed to provide free and/or greatly reduced discounted opera tickets to students and community members.
March – April 2010 (various dates), “Porgy and Bess” Washington National Opera, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Partnership program with the Washington National Opera designed to provide free and/or greatly reduced discounted opera tickets to students and community members.
January 16, 2010, “Poetry Extravaganza” Martin Luther King Library, Washington, DC
Program dedicated to the enrichment of classical poetry and the spoken word. Free to the community event in honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 21st, 2010, “Mozart to Motown Concert”, MNCPPC – Maryland National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission, ARTS at Harmony Hall, Maryland
Arts program designed to showcase African American classical performers, vocalists and pianist to a predominately African American audience.
February 16th, 2010, “The Black Mozart— “Le Noir Mozart” – and The Impact of Blacks in Classical Music Panel”, Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington, MD
Program including Art documentary on the life and music of Joseph Boulogne, Le Chevalier Saint George, the 18th century Black violinist, also known as The Black Mozart followed by expert panel discussion.
September 24, 2009, “Aida”, Toby’s Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland
Program designed to give African Americans an opportunity to witness a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Italian-language opera followed by meeting the cast members.
September 22nd, 2009, “Melody of Art”*, Bobby McKey’s, National Harbor, Maryland
Program designed to highlight and talents of African American classical musicians, along with visual artists and poets.
May 15, 2009 – “Mozart and Schumann” performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Program designed to provide African American senior citizens an opportunity to hear and see major national symphony orchestra with a “look-in” immediately following.
CAAPA partners with Delores Carpenter Golden Jubilee. http://www.delorescarpenter.com CLICK IMAGE FOR EVENT DETAILS.
CAAPA Scholarship Luncheon honoring High School students aspiring to become classical musicians. Prince George’s County, Maryland. For ticket information contact info@4caapaa.org.
CAAPA Partnership with the Virginia Opera’s production of Porgy and Bess in Richmond, VA.
CAAPA Partnership with Washington National Opera
“Porgy and Bess”
http://www.dc-opera.org/performances/0910/porgyandbess.asp
Your tax deductable donation made payable to CAAPA may be either mailed to:
CAAPA
Post Office Box 441608
Fort Washington, MD 20744
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