Celebrating African History and Liberation Month with Music


Date: Feb 16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Theatre

Celebrate African History and Liberation Month with an evening of music - vibrant rhythms resonate, embodying the spirit of unity and diversity. Performing artists will be announced ahead of the event.

Performers:

Andrew Kagumba is a PhD student in Ethnomusicology at The Memorial University of Newfoundland. He also holds a PhD in Music Education from Texas Tech University. Born and raised in Uganda, Andrew's creative output is deeply influenced by the rich musical heritage of his Ganda culture.

Black Heritage Choir featuring:

Geraldine Ankrah- Music Director
Samuel Ebhohimen- Keyboardist
Racquel Thomas-Vocalist
Kuda Muvevi-Vocalist
Beatrix Abdulazeez - Vocalist
Olatide Elugbaju – Vocalist

This event is presented by Memorial University’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, in partnership with The Rooms.

This is a free event, but a ticket is required.  Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.

Events & Programs

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tour

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.

Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Drawing

Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises!
 

What to Expect:

Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.

Join our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in a creative and supportive environment. All skill levels and experience are welcome.

Quality drawing supplies available. (or feel free to bring your own sketch book)
 

Cost: $20 plus HST per session. 10% discount for Rooms members. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how one creates a dance piece? How much thought and precision goes into being a dancer? Kittiwake Dance Theatre’s new artistic director, Yukichi Hattori will give you a peek into a day of a professional dance company.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.