Daughters of Africa starring Thomasina Petrus

Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

The Capri Theater 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN, 55411

Description of Play:

A dynamic, one woman, musical performance encompassing three centuries in the lives of African American women, from an enslaved woman to Oprah. Featuring songs from Bessie Smith to Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne to Beyoncé, this energetic show commemorates the accomplishments of a greatly under-appreciated segment of American society. This hour-long play includes an artist dialogue with Thomasina Petrus and closing commentary from Atum Azzahir & Mahmoud El-Kati.

Cost: $12.50 Advanced Purchase • $15.00 at the Door
Group Rate Available (3 or more, Call for more information)

Purchase Tickets at:

Cultural Wellness Center - Minneapolis
1527 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55407

Cultural Wellness Center - St. Paul Eastside
965 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130

Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe - St. Paul Rondo
921 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Why and Who:

Daughters of Africa was created by Syl Jones & the Mixed Blood Theatre. This event is a fundraiser to help raise funds for students to attend the MN Outstate College Tour in Spring 2010. This event is organized by the Imhotep Science Initiatives, a program of the Cultural Wellness Center (CWC). CWC is a non-profit 501 c (3) and donations are welcome.

Contact: Anura Si-Asar
(763) 560-0760
ImhotepSci@msn.com