Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 February 2001 — Page 3

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2001

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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. ACTIVITIES •*t; The Black Cultural Center of Purdue ’ University presents rj?; award-winning illustrator ~Z*’ 4 The Black Cultural Center prejT'! sents illustrator Jay Pinkney. The ‘ three-time Caldecott Honor recipi- • _ ent will discuss his work at 2 p.m. r Saturday, Feb. 10, in the BCC ■ , multipurpose room. Pinkney, an i;'; illustrator since 1964, has had his work appear in “John Henry,” “The Talking Eggs,” “Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman” and on postage stamps for the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage Series. Indiana Historical Society celebrates Black j;?< History Month The Indiana Historical Society, 405 W. Ohio St., will feature jljjlthe short film “Great Black Inno--valors” Feb. 13 at noon and Feb. I*2?jl5 at 4:45 p.m. The free film tells ijjj ;the story of Black innovators who t*I';excelled in spite of adversity and discrimination. ►jJ’; A classic English tea hosted by ’historical guest Madam C.J. Walker will be Feb. 13 from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $22 for IHS mem;**;hers and $25 nonmembers. t*Z;;A’Lelia Bundles, great-great- ; granddaughter of Madam Walker, i***;will present a short program and tjS; sign her book On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. A reception will follow. Tickets are $5 for IHS members. :*v For more information or reservalions call 232-1882. Bundles also will discuss and sign copies of her book at XPression Bookstore, 5912 N. College, on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from *0 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and 5?ivopen to the public. - The Indiana African-American Genealogy Group along with the historical society will sponsor Black Roots, a Beginner’s Guide to Tracing the African-American Family Tree with genealogist and authorTony Burroughs, Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the historical society. Cost is $10 for member; $15 for nonmembers. Events at Butler University Several events to observe Black History Month are planned at Butler University. Monday, Feb. 12: Reflections Film Series and Dialogue: “Furious Flower: A Video Anthology of African-American Poetry,” 1960-1995 Volume I: Elders (1998), features the works of Mari Evans, Pinkie Gordon Lane and Samuel W. Allen at 7 p.m. in Jordan Hall, Room 141. A postscreening discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Fran Quinn, poet-in-residence, and Dr. Terri Jett of the Butler University department of political science. Tuesday, Feb. 13: Butler Visiting Writers’ Series presents Reflections of Gwendolyn, a luncheon and literary tribute to the

life and legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks, featuring readings by Dr. Fran Quinn, poet-in-residence, and Butler faculty members at noon in the Writers’ Studio, Jordan Hall, Room 302. Wednesday, Feb. 14: Butler Visiting Writers’ Series presents noted fiction writer Jamaica Kincaid at 7:30 p.m. in Robertson Hall Johnson Room. The event is free. Follow the North Star Conner Prairie Museum in Fishers will present the indoor version of Follow the North Star, a theatrical production of escaping slavery using the Underground Railroad Feb. 9 and 10 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 11 at2:30p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Admission is $15 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact Conner Prairie at 776-6006 or visit www.connerprairie.org. Children’s Museum Discover the past during the museum’s annual Black History Month celebration. With the theme of “Lesser Known African-American Heros and Sheros,” this year's activities will focus on African Americans who contributed to the abolitionist movement, legends of the past and outstanding women. Other events at the museum include: Feb. 10 and 11: noon to 4 p.m. Stories of a Pullman porter and his friends. Experience African-American life in the '30s, and ‘50s while taking a typical Sunday train ride to visit family, go to church or attend civil rights gatherings. All Aboard! Feb. 10 and 11:11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stories about African-American Legends Big John The Conqueror and John Henry, Story Avenue. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Black History Musical Performance. Lilly Theater. IUPUI events Indiana Uni versity-Purdue University Indianapolis will host a broad range of programs for Black History Month: ■' Feb. 9: “Do You Know Your History” trivia event sponsored by Black Student Union. Time and location to be announced. Feb. 12: “Shoot Out Racism” cookout. Ball Residence. Time to be announced. “One Flag, One Nation” Games with IUPUI men's and women’s Jaguars basketball teams take on Western Illinois and Chicago State, Natatorium, 5:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 13: 11:30 a.m. IUPUI BookMarks—Ralph Ellison’s/nvisible Man, UC3171,7 p.m. Kafe Kuumbadoes IUPUI featuringfive or six local artists. Location to be announced. Feb. 14:11:30a.m. “Follow the North Star” — Roundtable discussion of Conner Prairie Museum’s living history program about Underground Railroad, UC132. Feb. 15:7:30p.m. “African Art: Inspiration and Celebration" traces Black African influence on Western art. Freetown Village offers Black History Month performances for the whole family Celebrate Black History month with Freetown Village. The fol-

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lowing is a list of public activities and events that can be scheduled for a special function. For more information, call (317) 631-1870. Event: Indiana State Museum Exhibit Date and time: Every TuesdaySunday: Tues-Sat.9:30-1:30, and 1-4 on Sun Location: Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Description: View the site, and vestiges of the lifestyle that characterized African Americans in the late 1800s. Cost: None Event: Evening Dinner with Freetown Village Date and time: February 10,6:30 p.m. Location: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis Description: FV’s monthly interactive theme dinner consisting of period food, parlor games, storytelling, songs and more, while exploring the experiences of African Americans in 19th century Indiana. Cost: Advanced registration for the dinner is required. The price per person is only S40; Freetown Village Members. $35. VISA. MC. cash and checks are accepted.

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