Florida

Past events

Freedom Over Me: A Tribute to Paul Robeson
Melanie Punter, Assistant Professor of Double Bass at the FSU School of Music and Monifa A. Love, Acting Director of the Black Studies Program, will present a collaborative performance work in tribute to Paul Robeson. The work is based on Love's novel, Freedom in the Dismal and will feature music made famous by Robeson.
7pm-9pm, Florida State University - Main Campus, Dodd Auditorium
Sponsored by:
The Florida State University Black Studies Program
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2520
For information, contact:
Shamuna Malik
850-644-5512, fax: 850-644-7329
email: blkstudy@mailer.fsu.edu

Paul Robeson: Panel Discussion & Live Performances
Panel Discussuion: Special guest is Ms. Gerri Price, Paul Robeson family friend; Dr. Donald Jones, U. of Miami Law School; Ms. Zena Posever, artist, Peace Movement activist. Performances by Youth dancers, Vinnette Carroll Repertory Co.
2:00pm, North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 St, Miami
Sponsored by:
North Dade Regional Library
The African American Cultural Arts Commission
Board of County Commissioners
For information, call 305-625-6424

Sunday service that was a celebration of Robeson's centennial, including an overview of his life and work which we interspersed with music that Robeson sang, performed bass-baritone soloist, Ron LaFond, and recorded examples
For information, contact:
Ruth A. Lewis, Director of Music
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Gainesville, Florida
email: ralewis@afn.org

Paul Robeson Art Exhibit
Original works by Florida artists with music and dramatic readings from Robeson's work.
Gallery Antigua, 5130 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Opening reception: April 26, 4:00p
Sponsored by:
Gallery Antigua
African American Caribbean Cultural Arts Commission
For information, call 305-759-5355

Paul Robeson, by Phillip Hayes Dean
A play celebrating the life and accomplishments of Paul Robeson starring Tony Thompson.
Vinette Carroll Theater, 503 SE Sixth St, Fort Lauderdale

April 26-30: Special preview performances for groups and Senior citizens
May 1, 8:00p, Grand Opening Performance
Show continues thru May, Thursdays thru Sundays
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and on Sundays at 3:00pm
Adults $15; Senior Citizens and Students $10

Sponsored by:
Vinette Carroll Theater
African American Caribbean Cultural Arts Commission
For more information, call:
Vinette Carroll Theatre
503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, FL
954/462-2424
email: FlaLars@aol.com

A Centennial Tribute to Paul Robeson
A voice recital by Jean-Ronald LaFond, bass-baritone, and Ruth Lewis, piano, featuring songs that Robeson sang during his career.
3:00pm, 4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
Sponsored by:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
352-377-1669
email: uuf@uuf.org
For more information, contact:
Ruth Lewis
3300 NW 30th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605
352-373-4487
email: ralewis@afn.org

Paul Robeson Gala Evening Commemorative Program
Call for information and other programs thruout the year
Sponsored by:
various host institutions
African American Caribbean Cultural Arts Commission
For information, call 305-576-1373