January 17, 2002 to February 3, 2002
Cookin' at the Cookery
Based on the life of legendary jazz and blues singer Alberta Hunter, this inspiring and witty musical is filled with toe-tapping a standards like "Handy Man," "My Castle's Rockin'" ands "Sweet Georgia Brown."
Two River Theatre at the Algonquin
171 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ
732-345-1400
http://www.tworivertheatre.org
February 1, 2002
Mahalia
SJPAC present a Black history tribute to the dynamic gospel phenom-Mahalia Jackson.
South Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Harbour Boulevard
Camden, NJ
856-342-6633
February 1, 2002 to February 28, 2002
February Exhibit
Black History Month Exhibit - Kente Exhibit from the Newark Museum, photography by Wendel White, Links exhibit.
Atlantic City Art Center
Boardwalk and New Jersey Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
609-347-5837
http://www.aclink.org/acartcenter/
February 3, 2002
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Discovered by Paul Simon, this group is a Grammy-winning African American singing group.
McCarter Theater
91 University Place
Princeton, NJ
609-258-2787
http://mccarter.org
February 14, 2002 to February 16, 2002
Chuck Davis African-Americam Dance
Chuck Davis brings his authentic and creative salute to African culture to our theatre in celebration of Black history Month.
South Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Harbour Boulevard
Camden, NJ
856-342-6633
February 22, 2002
Halley's Comet
Emmy award-winning actor John Amos (Roots, Good Times) and appearance by the William Paterson Gospel Choir
Shea Center at William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ
97a3-720-2371
http://www.wpunj.edu
February 23, 2002
Bill Cosby
Comedian and American icon offers unique perspective on everyday life.
State Theatre
15 Livingston avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org
March 3, 2002
Ladysmith Black Mambazo with special guest Olu Dara
South Africa's uplifting acappella choir captured America's fancy via their work with Paul Simon on the "Graceland" album and tour. These purveyors of Zulu harmonies and high-kicking dance moves promises a spiritually uplifting evening of entertainment.
McCarter Theater Center
91 University Place
Princeton, NJ
609-258-2787 or 1-888-278-7932
http://mccarter.org
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Revised: January 26, 2002
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Contact: Terry Muse