Selma F. Hunter
alexandria, va
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Women
- Member since: 2007-04-28 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-06-12 00:00:00
- Events: 14
Events:
Mary Black
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-10-16 19:30:00
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Ireland's top-selling singer for more than a decade, this unique artist possesses a range encompassing traditional Irish and Celtic music and contemporary classics. Her rich voice sings songs of national pride, hard times and love won and lost.
Robert Earl Keen
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-11-14 19:30:00
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Texas songwriter Robert Earl Keen has had versions of his songs recorded by Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith and Joe Ely.
Justin Nozuka w/ Eric Hutchinson & Marie Digby
Where: The Birchmere
Date: 2008-05-29 18:00:00
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All Ages $20
The Art of Collecting Art
Where: Alexandria Black History Museum (Formerly Alexandria Black History Resource Center)
Date: 2007-09-15 13:00:00
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The Art of Collecting ArT An Artists and Collectors Meet & Greet Saturday, September 15 1p-5p, FREE Presented By: Port of Harlem magazine and Alexandria Black History Museum Learn why the poor man's copyright is a myth and more! Legal Matters that Matter to Artists, Writers & Photographers with Intellectual Property and Literary Lawyer Tonya Evans-Walls (ends at 2:30p). A booksigning will follow the discussion. Join the discussion with art traders, artists and collectors on determining what is "good art," its value and more! The Art of Collecting Art with artists Al Burts and Anike Robinson, art traders Juanita Britton and Barry Lester, and Art Collecting Secrets Revealed author Dennis Forbes (3p-4p) A booksigning will follow the discussion. Informally meet other artists, art collectors, and art dealers Artists and Collectors Meet & Greet - Artists are invited to bring thier portfolios (4p-5p) Event Location: Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-838-4356 Free Parking 3 blocks from Braddock Rd. Metro Special Hosts: Bonita Bing, President, The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association Sharon Burton, Owner/CEO, Authentic Art Consulting Judine Slaughter, President Black Writers' Guild, Maryland - Prince George's Chapter Jay White, Member, Friends of Brandywine (Art Collectors Organization) Amy Cavanaugh, Arts Director, Honfluer Gallery
License to Chill: Cool Food for Hot Days
Where: Green Spring Gardens Park
Date: 2007-08-12 13:00:00
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During this season of plenty, turn to the garden to flavor foods that keep us cool. Enjoy a languid celebration of summer by making and savoring cool treats for hot days. Ice cream, sorbets, cold drinks and soups and of course, iced teas revive our bodies and minds. As the temperatures soar, serve up this season's frostiest pleasures!
Training for Success
Where: Empowered Women International
Date: 2007-09-04 18:30:00
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Learn to market your art and craft with our comprehensive entrepreneurial training program. Empowered Women International selects talented immigrant women artists, arts educators, and women who want to open businesses to promote art to participate in the business training for artists’ success starting September 4th through October 16th, 07 (meets Tuesdays and Thursdays). Learn all about building a successful career as an artist or running your own art business. The class is an introduction to entrepreneurship as an artist, and presents practical ways, information and resources to lead artists in their chosen careers. Artist participants will explore their inner entrepreneurial talents and will strengthen their confidence, business and marketing skills. Artists will end the class with a professional portfolio, a personal marketing plan and will participate in a juried exhibition. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 4th to October 16th, 6:30-9 PM at EWI - A Woman's Story Gallery 1307 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Exhibition and Graduation Ceremony will take place in October 2007. Please fill out an application online, or email Sharmila at sdkhush@hotmail.com. Send $175 payment by check ($150/training fee, $25/artist membership) at the gallery's address stated above. Low-income artists may be considered for scholarships. Application deadline: August 31.
Acoustic Alchemy
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-08-07 19:30:00
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Acoustic Alchemy's wide-ranging influences make it a conduit for a myriad of sounds and textures. The band combines sounds of jazzy improvisation, Caribbean grooves, reggae, salsa and all forms of rock and pop and more. The band considers itself be a "musical travelogue," representing a wide range of influences, people and occurrences that inform its musical and personal lives.
Kate Clinton
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-11-16 19:30:00
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Kate Clinton is a social humorist who has something to say about just about everything. Her observations about politics, family and society and her perspective as a gay person touch every member of her audience.
Scythian
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-09-06 19:30:00
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Scythian's music ranges from traditional folk to high energy Celtic, with strains of gypsy and Klezmer in between.
Dwele
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-08-21 19:30:00
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Dwele performs a mix of R&B, spoken word, jazz and hip hop.
Vanessa Carlton
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-11-21 19:30:00
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After scoring a top 10 hit with 'A Thousand Miles' back in 2002, singer and pianist Vanessa Carlton returns with a new album, 'Heroes and Thieves,' featuring the single, 'Nolita Fairytale.'
DiSC Certification
Where: Old Town Center
Date: 2008-01-30 08:00:00
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We recommend that DiSC trainers participate in a DiSC train-the-trainer certification program to experience in-depth training that will enable them to be confident and competent when using DiSC in a DiSC training, coaching, or consulting setting. Here you will learn about all of the NEWEST DiSC assessments and DiSC facilitator materials that Inscape Publishing released over the last few years. The DiSC Certification will teach DiSC trainers and consultants to: - Learn the DiSC model. - Deliver DiSC workshops to their employees/clients. - Utilize the model and tools to meet their personal and organizational objectives. - You will experience proven DiSC exercises that you can incorporate into your own DiSC sessions. - This DiSC Certification provides two days for you to consult with experts on how to use DiSC for your specific purposes. - Our DiSC trainers will help you decide which DiSC materials are most appropriate to help you achieve your goals. - Our DiSC Certification includes the newest and most powerful DiSC materials. - We will help you utilize your new Everything DiSC Facilitation System to its fullest. - You will gain in-depth knowledge of DiSC throughout the entire 2-day process to ensure you are prepared to successfully incorporate DiSC into your business. - No sales pitches; instead, you’ll get solid training so that you are highly skilled in delivering DiSC training yourself! After the completion of the DiSC Certification, DiSC trainers will have the knowledge and background necessary to teach DiSC to others. You may also develop DiSC training programs around the DiSC model, or purchase off-the-shelf training programs that incorporate DiSC. Resources Unlimited can also deliver the DiSC Certification on-site at your organization. Call 800.278.1292 for a customized DiSC Certification proposal. Price: $2,495 Contact Us: Phone: 800-278-1292 Email: info@deBonoConsulting.com
Eric Hutchinson
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-05-29 19:30:00
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Eric Hutchinson has spent the last few years showcasing his gift for intelligent pop music to audiences all across the country. He has opened shows for such artists as Rachael Yamagata, Bob Schneider, David Mead, Marshall Crenshaw, Jonatha Brooke, Ari Hest and Stephen Kellogg.