Jabari Exum and Amadou Kouate – Proper Skanks

Heart to Art (Ages 7 and 12)

Starts: 4:00 pm

Description: Heart to Art is a superhero school for young girls who want to use art to change the world. Each week, students will take on a new topic (environment, civil rights, peace, health, disease, conflict resolution), and then explore that issue through music, dance, visual arts, film and theater. Artist in Bloom resident and renowned vocalist Tamika Love Jones will lead the sessions along with guest speakers and artists. Parental consent required for youth under 18. Participation is a $10 donation per session or $100 for 12 sessions.

Samba Class

Starts: 6:30 pm

Description: Learn more at: http://www.bloombars.com/category/garden-of-the-arts/dance/samba/
Receive updates about this class at: http://www.facebook.com/bloombars

Samba Classes are Back! Many of you may remember “Levantamos and BloomBars present: A Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture” back in November. Zezeh gave a class no first-time Samba dancer will ever forget. What a workout!!!

Now, classes are back every Thursday evening - plus Samba night on Friday nights for you to practice your new skills!

Zezeh Zax is a Washington, DC based dancer, teacher, and professional performer of Brazilian samba and founder of the ZEZEH BRAZIL Dance Troupe. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Zezeh Zax is a former Carnival Queen of the Unidos do Peruche samba school. She has danced professionally for over 15 years

Back By Popular Demand! "Salvador Dawning"

Starts: 9:00 pm

Description: By Popular Demand - BloomScreen & TransAfrica again present this ground-breaking film on the Afro-Brazilian Equal Rights Movement!

Thursday, February 9th at 9:00 pm

Salvador Dawning (2011, 54 min), by Kamau Hunter – examines the Movimento Negro (Black Movement), for equal rights, in Bahia state, Northeastern Brazil.

Salvador Dawning captures the diverse perspectives of Afro-Brazilian mobilization from Brazil’s own Afro-descendant leaders, legislators, and activists while at the same time giving a glimpse of the struggles Afro-Brazilians face. Afro-Brazilians number about 70 million, approximately 47% of Brazil’s total population and comprising the largest group of Afro-descendant people outside of Africa! Yet despite Afro-Brazilian’s tremendous contributions to Brazil’s culture, society and economy, they face disproportionate social and economic barriers.

Through policy, cultural enrichment, workforce and community development, today’s Afro-Brazilian leaders are shifting the pendulum and dramatically bolstering the rights, access, and quality of life of Afro-Brazilian. Their struggles and victories provide invaluable lessons for us all. (Portuguese w/ English subtitles).

After our screening, we will have a discussion with a panel of experts, led by the film's Executive Producer – Dr. Keith Hunter.

RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/salv-dawn-rsvp2
See trailer at: http://tinyurl.com/salv-dawn-trailer

This film presentation was made possible thanks to our collaboration with TransAfrica – the oldest and largest African American human rights and social justice advocacy organization promoting diversity and equity in the foreign policy arena and justice for the African World.

* Suggested Donation: $10. Proceeds will benefit both TransAfrica and BloomBars. Your support of TransAfrica will help give voice to millions throughout the Diaspora who are not heard. Your gifts to BloomBars support our work in the community. Free Popcorn and refreshments provided.

BloomScreen Indie Film Night – is a weekly series of independent and foreign films, accompanied by discussions with filmmakers and other experts.

Volunteers wanted! Have a suggestion for a film? Know a local filmmaker who wants to screen their work? Want to lend a hand? Email jonathan@bloombars.com with your ideas.