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Nataki Bhatti

Featured Visual Artist, BWAF2008

BWAF Wants to Thank Our 2008 Venues:

* World Cafe Live

* Kaffa Crossing

* Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe

* The Rotunda

* First Unitarian Church

* Vivant Art Collection

* Santuary

Please make sure to support them!!!

BWAF 2008 Workshop Schedule

(Venues & Workshop Facilitators subject to change)

Thursday, July 31, 2008, 11am-1pm, $15

(The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104)

1. Facilitator--Tonya C. Hegamin

Spark The Pen: Finding and Honoring Your Creative Voice--Want to write? This workshop

will spark and stoke the fires of your creativity, combining yogic body/breath awareness principals

with innovative writing prompts using intuition and confidence building techniques.

11am-1pm

Friday, August 1, 2008, 11am-4pm, $15/ea

(The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104)

1. Facilitator--Sa Mut A. Scott

Vibrant Lotus and Rejuvenation--Learning the importance of time for self using non-

invasive exercise and movement including: belly dance, chi gong, and yoga. 11am-1pm

2. Facilitator--Stephanie R. Burns

Hustle & Flow: Taking Your Dream to Reality--You are right! All of those dreams,

visions, and ideas you had were meant to be manifested. It's never too late to unlock, execute,

and fulfill all of your dreams.

2-4pm

Saturday, August 2, 2008, 11am-1pm, $15

(Sanctuary 2737 Cambridge St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130)

1. Facilitator--Ananda Leeke

That Which Awakens Me: Contemplative Practices that Inspire, Renew and Promote Self-Care--Learning self-care through: meditation, yoga, Reiki healing touch, and expressive

arts.

11am-1pm

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BWAF 2008 Performance Schedule

(Venues & Performers subject to change)

Visible: A night of Roots, Jazz, Gospel, Classical, and Soul

Thursday, July 31, 2008, 6-9pm, $10

(First Unitarian Church 2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144)

Hosted by: J Michael Harrison, Host of WRTI's (90.1FM) "The Bridge"

1. Godiva Star (Soulful Jazz)--6:20pm

2. Barbara Sheree (Gospel & Soul)--6:40pm

3. Yolanda Wisher (Bebop Poetry & Blues)--7:05pm

5. Marcia McIntyre (Classical Violin & Soul)--7:25pm

6. Tamara Thomas (African Dance)--7:45pm

7. Desiree Hines (Classical Organist)--8pm

8. Davina Stewart (Spokenword Performance)--8:25pm

7. Titilayo (Jazz)--8:40pm

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Powerful: First Friday Arts & Live Performance Crawl

Friday, August 1, 2008, 4-9pm, Free--Donations Welcome

(Kaffa Crossing 4423 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Featuring Visual Artists: Etcher--Patrice Payne, Textile Artist--Gloria M. Lewis, and

Photographer--Sherley Olopherne

1. Jade Foster (Poetry)--4:30pm

2. Free (Sweet Acoustic Soul)--5:30pm

3. Ebony Collier--6:30pm

4. Charan Morris (Spokenword)--7:30pm

5. Yolanda Wisher (Bebop Poetry & Blues)--8:30pm

(Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe 4013 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Featuring Photographer: Sarah Stefana Smith

1. Jailbird Thunderheart (Soulful Country)--4:30pm

2. Lillie Ruth Bussey (Theater & Music Improv)--5:30pm

3. Cassendre Xavier (Acoustic Pop)--7pm

(Vivant Art Collection 60 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)

Featuring Visual Artists: Painter--Helina Metaferia, Painter--Nataki Bhatti, Painter--Fatima Adamu

1. Fatima Adamu (Accapella World Music)--6pm

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Beautiful I: Music, Dance, and Theater

Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2-7pm, $10

(The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

1. Michelle Cruz (World Music & Soul)--2:20pm

2. Teisha Marie (Neo-Soul)--2:55pm

3. Duafe History Club (Historic Drama)--3:20pm

4. Raqs La'Majali (West African & East Indian Dance)--3:30pm

5. Nucomme (Soulful Folk)--3:50pm

6. Duafe History Club (Historic Drama)--4:25pm

7. Amanda Thorpe (Agressive Folk)--4:55pm

8. Mikki White (Old School Soul)--5:20pm

9. Duafe History Club (Historic Drama)--5:45pm

11. ZoiRose (Hard Rock)--6:00pm

12. Tia Dae (Soul & R&B)--6:20pm

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Beautiful II: The Hip Hop Association & BWAF Presents A Film Showcase Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:30-11pm, $10

(The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Hosted by comedienne: Micia Mosely

Films Selected by: Black Women's Arts Festival

1. "black./womyn.: conversations with lesbians of African descent" Directed/Produced/Edited by: Tiona M

2. "Seen, But Not Heard: Aids and The Untold War Against Black Women"

Directed by: Cyrille Phipps

***Special talk back session with Tiona M and Cyrille Phipps at conclusion of programming***

Films Selected by The Hip Hop Association

3. "Def Freestyle"

Directed by: Samantha Marie

4. "Yellow"

Directed by: Dominga Martin

5. "Rubber Soles"

Directed by: Christine Turner

6. "Miri Ben Ari: Outside the Box"

Directed by: Aida Angiotti

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Visible, Powerful, & Beautiful: Black Women's Arts Festival Seeks Sanctuary

Sunday, August 3, 2008, 10am-3pm, $40

(Sanctuary 2737 Cambride St, Philadelphia, PA 19130)

Seek Sanctuary: Spend time indulging in relaxation with the BWAF!

Breakfast, Healing Dance Circle, Health Consultations, Chair Massage, Jacuzzi Baths, Aromatherapy Sauna, Sunbathing, Hair Braiding, and Manicures/Pedicures

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Visible, Powerful, & Beautiful: Celebrating 5yrs of Black Women Artists

Sunday, August 3, 2008, 6:30pm-1am, $13/adv, $15/door

(World Cafe Live-Downstairs, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Hosted by: Monstah Black

1. Rosemary Fiki (Soul & R&B)--7pm

2. Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene (Passionate Poetry)--7:20pm

3. Maritri (Eclectic Mix of Rock & Jazz)--7:40pm

4. Gem Avery (Neo-Soul)--8:05pm

5. Felecia Myers (Engaging Drama)--8:30pm

6. Keisha Hutchins (Soulful Folk)--8:50pm

7. AnOmali (Soul)--9:15pm