Coventry is repeating its very popular Black History Month this year with exhibitions and events in collaboration with Coventry Black Experience.
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum have a series of events and exhibitions while the Warwick Arts Centre are hosting a number of special evenings.
Below are details of some of the special shows and activities on at both venues for Black History Month in October 2002.
We also have an exclusive online exhibition of one of the shows, The First People of the Kalahari. Follow the link on the left to see the exhibition and to read about the artist's work.
28 September - 31 October 2002
The First People of the Kalahari exhibition
| Μύ |  | Hunter dance in the First People series by Amanda Gazidis
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Exhibition of photographs by Amanda Gazidis capturing the lifestyle and culture of the Red People, also known as Bushmen, from the Kalahari Desert, Botswana.
Amanda spent over two years in Botswana photographing the Red People. The photographs portray these magical people as they are with simple beauty, rich culture and deeply connected to nature.
Tuesday 1 - Thursday 31 October
Coventry Lives
Herbert museum foyer
Coventry Lives is a series of recorded interviews of the people that live in Coventry, edited onto CD for museum visitors to engage with.
For Black History Month, you can listen to the beliefs, problems and lives of a few Coventry citizens from African and African Caribbean backgrounds.
Thursday 10 October 9.50pm
The Belgrade Theatre Bistro
The theatre will be hosting a free To Kill A Mockingbird post-show poetry reading session in the theatre's Bistro.
See an online gallery of this work by following the link on the left.
Saturday 12 October 7.30pm
Omar Sosa Octet
Warwick Arts Centre
The original and free-flowing music of young Cuban pianist Omar Sosa offers an intimate acoustic experience, encompassing cha-cha grooves and Monkish phrases, Yoruba chants, hip-hop beats, and rhapsodic melodies.
Tickets are Β£12 (Β£10).
| Μύ |  | Laugh Jamaica at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre on 17 October
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Thursday 17 October 8pm
The Belgrade Theatre
Caribbean Showtime's Laugh Jamaica. Comedy performers Tony Hendricks, Blacka Ellis, Andrea Hutchinson and Winston Bell present a Comedy Revue.
Tickets are Β£12.50 (Β£10.50).
Thursday 24 October 7pm - 9pm
Black Women in History plus Poetry Performance
Herbert museum
Friday 25 October 7.30pm - 8.20pm
with after-show discussion
'Tom Molineaux: Britain's First Black Championship Boxer'
Herbert museum
This 50 minute play is about Molineaux' turbulent career from being a slave in America to being Britain's best prize fighter, whose moment of glory was snatched away by prejudice.
The powerful and emotional performance by Kevin Rowley as Molineaux is packed with physical energy, passion and information about slavery and the African diaspora.
Booking Required
Β£3.50 (Β£2.50)
| Μύ |  | Poet and activist Roi Kwabena
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Join poet and activist Roi Kwabena in an evening talk charting the contributions made by black women in history, followed by a feast of poetry and prose by contemporary black women poets from Heaventree Press.
Throughout the talk, Roi Kwabena will explain how black women were involved with politics, writing, feminism and the trade unions. Prominent women highlighted include Harriet Tudman, Mary Seacole, and Phyllis Wheatley.
Booking Required
Β£3.50 (Β£2.50)Wednesday 30 October 11am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
Silk Painting Workshop
Herbert museum
Join Winsome Rudduck in this fantastic silk painting workshop using African designs. Under 8s welcome with a responsible adult.
No booking required
FREE
| Μύ |  | Phyllis Williams as Mary Seacole
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Thursday 31 October 11am - 12pm
Mary Seacole and her Suitcase of Secrets
Herbert museum
Join Phyllis Williams in a morning of living history as she uncovers the story of Mary Seacole using objects from her suitcase.
Mary Seacole served on the front lines of the Crimean War in the 1850s, like Florence Nightingale. She had little support for her good work and is unknown to many a history book.
This will be an enjoyable story about the achievements made by this admirable black woman. It is ideal for children and family groups
No Booking Required
FREE
Herbert Gallery details
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is open Monday - Saturday 10am-5.30pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm.
Admission to exhibitions is free.
Where events require tickets these can be purchased by calling 024 7683 1701.
Warwick Arts Centre details
The arts centre is on the University of Warwick campus and is open all-year round.
Phone 024 7652 4524 for tickets.
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