United Nations Headquarters, New York City
Now through May 2008; Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
ARTWORK/ARTPLAY: AFRICAN GAME BOARDS demonstrates some of 
the local variations of a game that is also an art form. For centuries, adults and children all over Africa have played mancala for fun and in serious competitions. The size, shape, style, and wear patterns of the fourteen mancala boards displayed in this exhibition convey the history of individual players, owners, and communities. The deceptively simple principle of mancala holds the potential for an incalculable variety of games combining tradition, play, and artistry. This exhibition was created by the Museum for African Art in consultation with Dr. Alex de Voogt. All the boards displayed in the exhibition are on loan from the Polumbaum Collection and can be seen on the Museum for African Art website. First Avenue at 46th Street, Main Gallery of the Visitors' Lobby Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm, Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. FREE
THE NEWARKMUSEUM
Now thru June 15 – Glass Beads of Ghana with special events on Thursday, March 20 – 6:30 pm: reception, 7 pm: Lecture; Suzanne Gott, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Aboriginal and Visual Arts, Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada. Pre[registration required: 973-596-6613
Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Harlem Opera Theater's 2008 Vocal Competition
Preliminary competition. Artists of Classical Voice, ages 15-35 Convent Church 420 W. 145th Street, NYC Contestant application www.harlemoperatheater.org
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Concerned Black Nurses of Newark, Inc. 26th. Annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon
This will be an exciting event and we are looking for your support. We have our National Black Nurses Association President, Debra A. Toney, Ph.D., RN as our special guest speaker from Las Vegas, Nevada. Please contact Diana Johnson, Lynda Arnold or Gwen Watford-Miller for Sponsorship, advertisement and ticket information. 973-672-7707 or email njcbnn@aol.com
Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:30 pm 2nd Annual Do it for Love Vocal and Piano performance to benefit The Valerie Fund
The talented students of Tony Zaleski of Montclair, NJ will hold a vocal/piano recital with all proceeds benefiting The Valerie Fund. The benefit will feature students of all ages showcasing their talents via piano pieces, as well as singing Broadway, pop, opera and classical music, as well as a cameo appearance by Tony Award winning producer Dan Whitten, of Maplewood, New Jersey. An elegant dessert reception will follow the performance. JCC Metro West, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ. For tickets please call 973-761-0422 www.thevaleriefund.org
Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 8th Annual Women and Small Business Conference
Exhibitors, workshops, networking opportunities and complimentary breakfast. Workshops include: Improve Profits and Performane with Business Coaching and The Secret to Bidding and Winning RFPs. Downs Hall at Kean University 1000 Morris Avenue, Union NJ 973 486-0142 Ext. 708 www.diversityplus.com/njexpo FREE
Saturday, May 31, 2008 Harlem Opera Theater's 2008 Vocal Competition Semi-finals. Artists of Classical Voice, ages 15-35 (Contestants only) Convent Church 420 W. 145th Street, NYC www.harlemoperatheater.org
Saturday, June 7,2008 8:00pm SOPAC Stars Spring Gala
SOPAC Annual Spring Benefit Gala, A Soul Revival, Featuring Angie Stone, Phoebe Snow and Ryan Shaw. A spectacular gala event, the evening will begin with a pre-show reception at 6:30 pm, prior to the concert performances beginning at 8pm. An after-show dessert and dance reception follows the show. One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ. Tickets available at 973.313.ARTS (2787) www.sopacnow.org
Friday, June 20, 2008 Harlem Opera Theater's 2008 Vocal Competition Finals; with professional judges and public audience on the Apollo Theater Soundstage, NYC Cash prizes and performance opportunities www.harlemoperatheater.org
