God’s Trombones
Hayti Film Next Level – February 2022 Films
FREEDOM.
From the political to the personal, the Hayti Film Next Level series presents two films that push the boundaries of human expression.
MARIGHELLA**
1969. Marighella, Brazil’s number one enemy, has no time for fear. On the one hand, a violent military dictatorship, with its heinous crimes of torture and infamous censorship. On the other, an intimidated people. Alongside guerrilleros 30 years younger than him and willing to fight, the revolutionary leader opts for action – all the while trying to keep the promise of reuniting with his son, who he distanced himself from in order to protect.
Directed by Wagner Moura.
**In Portuguese with English subtitles.
THEE DEBAUCHERY BALL
Thee Debauchery Ball is the story of Chicago’s Afro-Futuristic, BDSM, fetish-themed House music party and how it has reshaped the Black social scene and challenged the narratives of Black sexuality.
Directed by David Weathersby
PLEASE NOTE:
This month’s screenings are available online only.
Tell Me Something Good: A Tribute to Chaka Khan
LIVE MUSIC IS BACK AT HAYTI!
Our Black American Music Series is Back with Season 2!
We continue the tradition of celebrating our music with a tribute to funk/r&b/soul legend, Chaka Khan.
Featuring Anesia Renee
About CHAKA KHAN:
For more info visit – https://chakakhan.com/
Hayti Lit Book Club – Every 4th Thursday
This New Series Explores classic literature that reflects the Black Experience in America. In our first year, we start with Classics in the American Canon. Every 4th Thursday of the month, we will discuss the themes that occur in each classic , supported by facilitators and highlighted with discussions, readings, and performances from each work.
(virtual only)
We are working in partnership with Durham County Library! Find your favorite selection @ Your local Library!
Items will be either (or all) of the following:
Book (regular old paper-page books)
Ebooks (to download and read on a kindle, phone, computer, etc)
Audiobooks (download the book and listen through your device)
CD (audio books on CD that you can listen to in your car, etc)
Go to @ Durham Library & let’s get Lit!
Black Unicorn by Audre Lorde – Sept. 22nd
Beloved by Toni Morrison – Oct. 27th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
1619 Project – Nov. 17th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable)
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories by Bettye Collier Thomas- Dec. 15th
Past Books
Devil in A Blue Dress by Walter Moseley – Jan. 27th
All About Love by Bell Hooks – Feb. 24th
Color Purple by Alice Walker – March 24th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
For Colored Girls by Ntozake Shange- April 28th
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin- May 26th
Book | Ebook | Audiobook (downloadable & CD)
Blues People by Amiri Baraka – June 23rd
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah- July 28th
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler- Aug. 25th
Hayti Film Next Level – November 2021 Films
Hayti Film Next Level offers films that both speak to our community and promotes new and established talent. The Legend of Doon Ra, Tora Mkandawire Marten’s Martha & Niki, and Alexandre Rockwell’s Sweet Thing will be presented on the second weekend of November 2021. Screenings will take place in the Performance Hall at the Hayti Heritage Center, located at 804 Old Fayetteville Street Durham NC 27707. While Sweet Thing and The Legend of Doon Ra are available both in-person and online, Martha & Nikiwill screen in-person only. Registrations are open for November offerings at haytifilmnextlevelnovember.eventive.org.
To minimize exposure to COVID-19 for patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers, the Hayti Heritage Center will be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48-hours of the screening. Wearing face masks covering the nose and mouth as well as social distancing are required. The Hayti Heritage Center undergoes increased cleaning procedures before and after all performances, events, and activities.
In 2010 Martha Nabwire and Niki Tsappos took part in the biggest international Street Dance Competition, Juste Debout in Paris. It was the first time ever two women became World Champions in Hip Hop. This documentary film depicts their love of dance, each other and about friendship put to the test. http://www.marthaniki.com
Sweet Thing is a soulful, uplifting, but also heartbreaking look at race and poverty’s impact on childhood. This fictional story revolves around two siblings and their struggle to find solid ground in the homes of their alcoholic father and negligent mother. https://www.sweetthingmovie.net
In The Legend of Doon Ra, a lone Zobrak in a dangerous galaxy must make a choice that will determine his fate forever.
Artist Reception & Talk – Clarence Heyward
Healthy Hayti: Krav Ma-DANCE! with Jaimie Lee
“Krav Ma-DANCE! is Jaimie Lee’s take on blending self-defense techniques with simple dance steps and putting them to music! Jaimie’s first love has always been dance, so it is only fitting to use music and choreography to have fun, to become more fit, and to improve coordination. Let’s get moving, have a good time, and learn some new skills!
No partners or equipment are required. Classes are 45 minutes or less and will incorporate a full-body warm up, and fun, simple techniques from Krav Maga (an Israeli-based fighting system) blended with simple dance choreography. Learn to punch, kick, and boogie! No experience is required!”
A Love Supreme: A Tribute To John Coltrane
The first event in our new series celebrates the jazz giant, John Coltrane, on his 93rd birthday!
Come and vibe to the sounds of local jazz artists, Shaquim Muldrow #Sax, Brandon Shamar #Piano, Chris Sharp #Bass, and Dwayne Jordan #Drums, as they reinterpret sounds of the North Carolina native who forever changed the landscape of music.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
7:30pm
$15 Advanced Tickets
$20 Day of Show
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