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February 13-19, 2003 mixpicks History in the Fast Lane
The City of Brotherly Love is teeming with events celebrating African-American History Month: no matter your interest, be it discussion, theater or culinary delights, there is something for everyone. One remarkable presentation will be "Folktales and Talking Drums," a lecture featuring proverbs and tales as told by early African Americans, taking place on Feb. 19 at Philadelphia Senior Center; they'll also later host a look at "African Practices of Colonial Pennsylvania African Americans" detailing how African Americans during the late 1600s and early 1700s would congregate in downtown Philly to celebrate their heritage. For a more current perspective on social issues, you can catch a presentation by television Judge Greg Mathis titled "Free Your Mind: Breaking Barriers," drawing on his experience as a kid in Philly. Meanwhile, Drexel University will hold a discussion next week on "AIDS in Africa: How Does It Affect Us?" For an opportunity to branch out culturally, "Africanisms Unmasked," a new show at Painted Bride, examines African influences on artists of different ethnicities, including work by Leroy Johnson (pictured), Prince Yekini S. Atanda and Tremain Smith. If theater is more your speed, check out the Allens Lane Theater's production of The African Company Presents Richard III, Carlyle Brown's play about the efforts of the country's first black theater troupe. Elsewhere, King Hedley II, August Wilson's drama about an African-American community facing social issues, continues at Philadelphia Theatre Company until Feb. 23. The University of Pennsylvania covers all bases with the 14th Annual World Cultures Family Day, where the entire family can enjoy music, crafts and numerous activities. In addition, UPenn hosts a new exhibit, "Darkwater," in which the life of W.E.B. DuBois is reexamined through sculpture, prints, documents, music and text. All these sights and sounds continue throughout the month: Next week, five of the region's top African-American chefs will collaborate on a seven-course fundraising dinner, each providing a signature dish, at Novelty Restaurant: Participating chefs -- including Fatou N'Diaye of Fatou & Fama, and Joe Hunt of Bluezette -- will discuss their cooking. Harry Harrison of the benefiting African American Museum will speak on the importance of the commemoration. These many options provide plenty of opportunity to reflect on the African-American experience and heritage. And this is only a sampling of all that is happening. Folktales and Talking Drums, Wed., Feb. 19, 1 p.m.; and African Practices of Colonial Pennsylvania African Americans, Wed., Feb. 26, 1 p.m., free, Philadelphia Senior Center, 509 S. Broad St., 215-546-5879. Judge Greg Mathis lecture, Tue., Feb.18, 6 p.m.; and AIDS in Africa: How Does It Affect Us?, Mon., Feb. 24, free, Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University, 3210 Chestnut St., 215-895-2506. Africanisms Unmasked, through March 22, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 215-925-9914. The African Company Presents Richard III, Sat. and Sun., Feb. 14-15, $12, Allens Lane Theater, Allens Lane and McCallum St., 215-248-0546. King Hedley II, Tue.-Sun., Feb. 11-16 and Feb. 18-23, $30-$45, Plays & Players Theater, 1714 Delancey St., 215-569-9700. Darkwater, though March 2, free, Arthur Ross Gallery of University of Pennsylvania, 220 S. 34th St., for hours call 215-898-2083. Novelty Restaurant Benefit Dinner, Mon., Feb. 24, 7 p.m., $100 per person, Novelty Restaurant, 15 S. Third St., 215-627-7885. 14th Annual World Cultures Family Day, Sun., Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $2.50-$5, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-898-4890. 
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