This captivating, rarely performed operatic gem, written in 1780 by groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy widow, who finds herself the object of affection from a secret admirer. Featuring a new full English translation of the opera from the original French, translated by VLOC’s own Bonnie Barrows. Presented staged... Read More
This captivating, rarely performed operatic gem, written in 1780 by groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy widow, who finds herself the object of affection from a secret admirer. Featuring a new full English translation of the opera from the original French, translated by VLOC’s own Bonnie Barrows. Presented staged... Read More
Join us to honor and celebrate Black cultures and the contributions of Black artists, makers, scientists, engineers, and innovators at our Black History Month Community Celebration on February 9th from 10am to 4pm. Event Details Historic Woodworking with Josiah Henson Museum & Park: Discover the art and history of woodworking! Explore historical and modern woodworking... Read More
February is Black History Month, a great time to support the many Black-owned restaurants and eateries in Montgomery County, Maryland. With cuisines ranging from smoky American barbeque to authentic Ethiopian to tropical Caribbean, these restaurants represent some of the great culinary diversity and global flavors that make Montgomery County’s food scene so unique. Here are... Read More
Afrobeat Dance is a genre of dance created to accompany the upbeat and energetic rhythm of Afrobeat music, which originates from Sub-Saharan Africa, predominately West Africa. It is an ever-changing dance form with influences from traditional African dance styles, African street dance, and Hip Hop. New routines and moves continue to be created and inspire... Read More
Umfundalai is a Contemporary African dance technique that includes movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora presented in a way which makes it accessible for anyone to perform traditional African dances. Read More
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