21Events on May 21, 2012 Poetry in the Morning Starts: 7:30 am Description: Join us every Monday from 7:30 to 8:15 am at “Poetry in the Morning” to share original poetry, read pieces by others, practice on a mic, and get feedback in a supportive space.
Hosted by Sarah Lawson
Learn more at: http://www.bloombars.com/category/youth-programs/poetry-in-the-morning/
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Harambe! (6mos to 6-years old) Starts: 10:00 am Description: In Swahili, Harambe means “All pull together.” At BloomBars, Harambe is the practice of hope, possibility and compassion – basically, all the things that happen when we all come together. Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community.
With more than 10 years of experience in youth development, education and conflict resolution, program instructor Baba Ras D’s “Harambe” is a morning jolt of inspiration for parents, caregivers and children.
Parental consent required. Participation is a $7-10 donation per session or $100 for 12 sessions.
Details: http://www.bloombars.com/youth-programs/harambe Oriental Dance/Belly Dance (bilingue/bilingual) Starts: 6:30 pm Description: Explore the mechanics of dance posture; soft & hard isolations; how movements initiate, flow & culminate; timing & sinking into the movement; listening & improvisation; deep, internal undulations with careful attention to weight shifts; beautiful hands & arms; shimmy drills & combinations.* Oriental & tribal styles, all levels. Bilingual community classes. (1.25 hrs)
Info? Visit http://www.moveyourbelly.com
$10 suggested donation
Learn more: http://www.bloombars.com/garden-of-the-arts/a-dance-class-at-bloombars-is-never-just-a-dance-class
The Garden Open Mic feat. G Yamazawa (guest co-host: Bomani Armah) Starts: 8:30 pm Description: We welcome poetry, music, comedy, story-telling, dancing, juggling, political rants, relationship tirades and other special talents as long as they are within the realm of human respect and dignity. BloomBars is an all all-ages, community-oriented art space, so please keep this in mind when deciding what to perform.
Sign-up list opens at 8:30 pm and the first performer goes on at 9:00 pm!
$7 donation
Guest co-host: BOMANI ARMAH
As he so aptly puts it “I’m not a rapper, I’m a poet with a hip-hop style”. BOMANI’s internet smash hit “Read a Book” is the subject of a short animated film that debuted on BET in June 2007 to much critical acclaim and controversial backlash. He is featured on the first single/video from Mello-D & The Rados: “Cool Witchu”, which aired on BET’s “Rap City” and peaked at #3 on national college radio charts. Bomani’s music video for “The Hustle” aired at the San Francisco Black Film Festival in 2006 to rave reviews. Bomani’s 2008 release Radio Friendly blends his fluid and funky production style with his insight-fully poetic yet accessible lyrics. As a editorial writer he has been published in the Washington Post and TheRoot.com. Bomani produces and engineers for other artists and has scored numerous movies and television shows. Mr. Armah has worked as a consultant teaching creative writing, music and video production for American University, The Washington National Cathedral, The University of the District of Columbia, The National Youth Leadership Council, The National Organization of Concerned Black Men, The American Poetry Museum, Martha’s Table, and Words Beats & Life Inc. In 2012 Bomani is releasing his first book and accompanying album entitled "Circumlocution Vol II". He will also continue being the drummer and front man for his #funk#rock#gogo#hiphop band Immaletchufinish.
http://www.notarapper.com
Featuring: G YAMAZAWA
At only 21 years old, G Yamazawa is widely considered one of the top young spoken word artists in the country. Born in Durham, NC and raised in a Buddhist household, G is a two-time Southern Fried Champ, NPS finalist, IWPS finalist, and has taken his art to historic venues across the nation including the Sundance Film Festival, Bonnaroo Music
Festival, and Nuyorican Poets Cafe. His favorite food is fried chicken, and he hates sushi.
| 22Events on May 22, 2012 BloomScreen presents: Bigger than the Beatles: Obama and the Peeps Starts: 7:00 pm Description: Bloombars - 3222 11th St NW - Washington, DC 20010
Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm
Bigger than the Beatles - Obama and the Peeps (2010, 82 min), by Charles Krezell - takes us back to the exciting days of the Obama Inauguration, as seen through the eyes of everyday people in Washington, DC.
Filmed the week of Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009, "Bigger than the Beatles" follows DC's own Dunbar High School Marching Band and students from the Horizons alternative school in suburban Atlanta, as they prepare for the inauguration. Bigger than the Beatles captures the strong feelings in 2009--energy, enthusiasm and the idea of something new emerging in our country. Three years later, it allows us to reflect on our current realities and urges us to consider -- what is necessary for real change?
Our screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with director Charles Krezell, producer David Minckler and TV producer / former WPFW radio host, Konyka Dunson.
RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/bigger-beatles-fp-rsvp
See trailer at: http://tinyurl.com/bigger-beatles-trailer
*Suggested Donation: $10 to support BloomBars. 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. Our goal is to provide a unique experience that a local Cineplex cannot – an opportunity for discussion that allows a better understanding of issues affecting our communities and our world.
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.
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The Washington Rogues are proud to announce a new producing partnership with BloomBars, the renowned Columbia Heights community arts center. This monthly series will bring staged readings of new plays by exciting up-and-coming writers to the Columbia Heights neighborhood.
