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Pictured: Jasmine Artis, by Nina K Photography
Dates of Note:
7/23: CONTRADICTION DANCE: IN THE FLESH at the Phillips Museum. A live performance component to the “Paint Made Flesh” Exhibit
TRANSPARENT PROD. - FRIDAY, JUNE 12th
ERNEST DAWKINS’ NEW HORIZON ENSEMBLE & THE DC FILM SCREENING PREMIER OF “LEIMERT PARK”
@ContradictionDance@7PM:$15 Door Only: (240-450-2420)
NEW HORIZON ENSEMBLE @ 9PM
Ernest Khabeer Dawkins – saxophones, clarinet, flute
Stephen Barry – trombone
Darius Savage – bass
Isaiah Spencer – drums
LEIMERT PARK: THE STORY OF A VILLAGE IN SOUTH CENTRAL L.A. @7PM
Contradiction Dance, 7014 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, MD
3 blocks east of the Takoma Park Metro Station, just below Carroll & Westmoreland
While Chicago multi-reedist Ernest Khabeer Dawkins is no stranger to DC, as a result of memorable past area performances with Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Ritual Trio, this is a rare opportunity to see and hear him leading his own group, The New Horizon Ensemble, performing his own original compositions, which deftly juxtaposes jazz, bebop, swing, and the avant garde.
A native Chicagoan, Dawkins joined the famed Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (A.A.C.M.) at the young age of twelve, later rising to becomes the AACM’s President. While no longer at the organization’s helm, he continues to teach music in the AACM’s student program. The New Horizon’s Ensemble was formed in 1978, and has released various recordings, including ‘Chicago Now! 30 Years Of Great Black Music Volumes 1 & 2’, ‘South Side Street Songs’, and ‘After The Dawn Has Risen’.
The illuminating and enlightening film documentary “Leimert Park: The Story Of A Village In South Central L.A.”, as produced and directed by Jeannette Lindsay, and told through the powerful words and music of artists such as pianist Horace Tapscott, drummer Billy Higgins, poet/activist Kamau Daaood, and many others, “…articulates and celebrates the profound struggles and deep spirit of the extraordinary artists and musicians who transformed a few blocks of modest storefronts into a vibrant and inspiring cultural oasis…it is a universal tale of the struggles and triumphs of artists everywhere and the power and importance of art and music in our lives.” This 87 minute film will be immediately followed by an on stage discussion with Ernest Khabeer Dawkins, as moderated by WPFW’s Bob Daughtry, host of the Spiral edition of Overnight Jazz, heard Thursday mornings on 89.3FM radio. The music performance will promptly follow.
100% of proceeds to the artists. More at www.transparentproductionsdc.org.
Contradiction Dance: An exchange between life & dance.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
36TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE
Contradiction Dance (formerly Sangha),
3 blocks east of the Takoma Park Metro Station, just below Carroll & Westmoreland
Transparent Productions, in collaboration with the House of Musical Traditions, is pleased to announce the Friday, February 27th performance of The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at @ Contradiction Dance, in Takoma Park, Maryland. This ensemble celebrates its 36th year in existence, a now 8-year Black History Month tradition of a DC-area Transparent-presented performance, and the release of “Mama’s House: 35th Anniversary CD Project.”, recorded Live at Sangha.
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (EHE) was formed 36 years ago. Kahil El’Zabar is the founder of the band and led its first performance in Chicago, in 1973, the year following his return from the University of Ghana. His goal was to combine concepts of African American music making with the earlier roots of traditional African music, yet make it something new. After 36 years, this legendary band is still serving the people worldwide with their special brand of 21st century Griot music. The current band consists of the young trumpet titan, Corey Wilkes, along with Chicago Saxophone legend, Ernest Khabeer Dawkins and the award winning multi percussionist, vocalist, and composer Kahil El’Zabar. EHE’s music conjures a spiritual journey to the inner self, spanning time through multiple expressions that transcend styles and genres, while exhibiting personal virtuosities in making music. Their music has enormous history and incredible love. Aluta Continua!!!…The Ethnic Heritage Ensembleremains a healing force for today’s world. As with all Transparent shows,100% of the proceeds goes directly to the artists.
contradictiondance@gmail.com, 240.450.2420, www.contradictiondance.com
works of Terence Nicholson
opening reception
February 28th 2009 7 o’clock pm
film • live music • live performances
beverages • h’ors d’oeurves
artists’ discussion
March 14th 2009 7 o’clock pm
beverages • h’ors d’oeurves
closing reception
March 28th 2009 7 o’clock pm
live music • live performances
beverages • h’ors d’oeurves
contradictiondance.com
VALENTINE’S DAY GALA & CASINO NIGHTSponsored by Future Shock and Mini Shock
Fundraiser for Trip to ItalySaturday, February 14, 2009
7:00pm
$25/person or $45/couple
CRAPS
ROULETTE
BLACK JACK
HORS D’OEUVRES AND COCKTAILS
PRIZES
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
WWW.CONTRADICTIONDANCE.COM • 240.450.2420 • Contradictiondance@gmail.com • 7014 WESTMORELAND AVE, A, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
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New Year’s Day Potluck with A DIFFERENT DRUM 5-8 pm $5 suggested donation
Bring something edible to share!
Darhy Ly-ons, Founder of A Different Drum
Institute of Musical Traditions “Next to the House” Concert Series
PresentsJustin Trawick, Friday Jan 9, 8pm
$12 at the DoorFirewheel, Saturday Jan 24, 8pm
$12 at the Door
Celebrate the Season
photo by Enoch Chan
ALL LIT UP with Contradiction Dance!!
Saturday, December 13
3-6pm
$10 at the Door
Featuring:
Contradiction Dance
Dance Afire
A Different Drum
Mini Shock & Future Shock
Kung Fu & Taiji Demonstrations
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Light Refreshments Served! • Registration Discounts! • Surprises!
Contradiction Dance
7014 Westmoreland Ave, Suite A
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Info: contradictiondance@mac.com
Contradiction Dance & Institute of Musical Traditions
Next to the House Series
Present
Gregory Alan Isakov
Friday, December 5 at 8:00PM
Tickets: $12 @ the door (no advance sales)
7014 Westmoreland Ave, Suite A
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Philadelphia, Gregory Alan Isakov moved to Colorado at the end of the last decade. He was named 2008’s Best Acoustic/Folk Artist by the Denver Westword (Audience Award) and was named by the Denver Westword as the Best Singer/Songwriter 2007 (Critics Award). Isakov is also the 2007 winner of the Telluride Troubador Songwriting Competition.
IMT presents emerging artists, unplugged in a room that seats 50 with standing room for 90. Located in downtown Takoma Park, the (Handicap Accessible) studio is just 3 blocks from Metro’s Red Line and convenient to several choice eateries, including Savory, Mark’s Kitchen and Mid East Restaurant to augment the evening
Starting Thursday, October 9, A Different Drum moves inside
Join us Thursdays at Contradiction Dance @ Echo Park!
5-6pm: Kids Beat – Circle for children of all ages
6-8pm: Open Drum Circle
$5 per person
Where: 7014 Westmoreland Ave, Contradiction Dance @ Echo Park
visit www.contradictiondance.com for more info!
Saturday, November 8, 8:00pm
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington
Presents
Len Graham, singer and storyteller from Northern Ireland
MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE!
PAST EVENTS
Thursday, August 21, 7:30 pm
Please come meet the folks planning two new Takoma Park restaurants:
- Gillian Clark and Robin Smith, formerly of Colorado Kitchen, who plan to open a new restaurant, Avenue Oven, in the former Taliano’s space at 7005 Carroll Avenue.
- Murat Uzuntepe and Cenk Duzturk, who are planning a “gourmet” pizza restaurant for the former House of Musical Traditions space at 7040 Carroll Avenue.
They will be here to meet community members, talk about their plans, and field questions.
Sponsored by the Old Town Residents’ Association (OTRA) and the Westmoreland Area Community Organization (WACO).
All are welcome!
