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Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all workshops!

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013, 9AM - 2PM, HIGH SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

YOUNG VOICES AT CAAM: THE KING CENTER IMAGING PROJECT EXHIBITION

[Participation by Invitation Only]

One hundred high school students will spend a full day at CAAM touring the galleries and viewing the digital material contained within The King Center Imaging Project. This exhibition is made possible with the support of JP Morgan Chase and The King Center. For more information, please call: 213.744.7536.

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 11AM - 4PM, SPECIAL FREE PUBLIC EVENT

HEADS ARE TURNING, CHILDREN ARE LEARNING - EIGHT ANNUAL LITERACY DAY AT CAAM

In celebration of National Children's Book Week, CAAM offers a full day designed to promote reading and literacy as well as provide exceptional fun for families. This year, our program will be headlined by the multi-talented author and illustrator - Kadir Nelson - who will also be on-site to sign copies of his popular books. Special guests include Debbie Allen who will read from her book Dancing in the Wings, the Cosby Show's Malcolm Jamal-Warner, and Tina Lifford from Parenthood, among others. For more information, please call 213.744.7432.

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013, 2PM, PRESENTATION

Things that Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way: The Art of Manuel Mendive*

Dr. Barbaro Martinez-Ruiz discusses the art of Afro-Cuiban painter, sculptor, and mask maker - Manuel Mendive - in the context of this multi-faceted exhibition. Reservations preferred - 213.744.2024.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013 7PM, FILMS AT CAAM

A CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC MONTH: MUSIC OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

MARLEY (2012, 144 min) Ziggy Marley son of Bob Marley, serves as this documentary's executive producer. Marley was made with the unprecedented support of the Marley family and features rare footage, archival photos, and energetic performances of Marley with his band, The Wailers. It also includes in-depth interviews with Marley's family, friemds. and band members. RSVP preferred 213.744.2024.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013, 2PM, ART WORKSHOP

PAINTING THE ORISHAS

Things that Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way: The Art of Manuel Mendive*

Visual artist Lili Bernard will facilitate a workshop on Afro-Cuban religion and folklore. Participants will engage in creative exercises and interactive play involving the painting of symbols on made objects associated with various Orishas. Reservations preferred - 213.744.2024.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013, 2PM, LECTURE AND SCREENING

LA PIONEERS - CARTER G. WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY SERIES 2013

The Life and Legacy of the Honorable Tom Bradley: Mayor of Los Angeles. Tom Bradley served five terms (1973-1993) as one of the most beloved and successful mayors of the City of Los Angeles. Filmmakers Lyn Goldfarb and Alison Sotomayor will share segments from a newly-produced documentary about his life and career. RSVP preferred 213.744.2024.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013, 7PM, FILMS AT CAAM

FELA: MUSIC IS THE WEAPON (1984)

Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria in 1982, this documentary combines footage of Fela Kuti performing at his famous Shrine nightclub, interviews with the controversial musician, glimpses of life in his compound, and scenes of Lagos street life. RSVP preferred 213.744.2024.

SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2013 7PM - 10PM, OPENING RECEPTION

DIVERTED DESCRUTION 6

Join us for an evening of innovative art derived from cast-off materials at The Loft at Liz's - located at 453 South La Brea Avenue (at 6th Street), Los Angeles, CA 90036. For more information, please call 323.939.4403.

* These programs are supported in part by Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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