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Thursday, Feb. 8 Dallas Black Dance Theatre in Residency at Foothill College Foothill College will host the world-renown Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) for its 30th anniversary season. Under the guidance of founder and artistic director Ann Williams, the DBDT mission is to create and produce dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities and audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Time: 11:50 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Library Quad Event Tent Tickets: $15, general admission; $12, student with OwlCard Friday, Feb. 9 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performance The curtain goes up on this contemporary dance company’s repertoire of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works to provide a performance filled with excitement, energy and elegance that only DBDT’s dancer can deliver. A complimentary reception follows the performance in the Library Quad Event Tent. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Smithwick Theater Tickets: $25, general; $15, students with OwlCard. For more information about the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, visit their site at www.dbdt.com Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning play Fences by August Wilson SJMAG & Tabia African-American Theatre Ensemble continue our 20th Anniversary season with this production of Fences. Fences is a compelling drama that explores the complicated relationships that hold families together through the perseverance of love and hope. Fences presents a slice-of-life in a black tenement in Pittsburgh. The play is set in the late 1950s through 1965. The main character, Troy Maxson is a garbage collector who has taken great pride in keeping his family together and providing for them. Troy’s rebellion and frustration set the tone for the play as he struggles for fairness in society, which seems to offer none. In his struggle he builds barriers between himself and his family. Troy also wrestles with the idea of death and claims that he sees death as nothing but a fastball, something he can handle. The baseball metaphor is used in relation to death throughout the play. This is a powerful, stirring, and captivating story! Dates/Times: February 23, 24 & March 2, 3, 2007 @ 8:00pm February 25 & March 4, 2007 @ 3:00pm GALA Sat. February 24 Venue: Mexican Heritage Theatre 1700 Alum Rock Ave. (at King Rd) San Jose, CA 95116 Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the door $20 Students/Groups/Seniors GALA Sat. February 24 - $30 in advance/$35 at the door Call 408-272-9924 for ticket information To download a copy of the flyer, CLICK HERE or visit their site at TABIA African American Theatre Ensemble |