Saturday, February 28, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
fandango: insurgent pre-sale tickets
Insurgent opens March 20th and Fandango is kicking off pre-sale ticketing with several exciting limited time offers...
...And guess what peeps??? There's still time to get a FREE download of Divergent with purchase of Insurgent tickets now thru 9pm PST on 2/25/15 so hurry!!!
Monday, February 23, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
fandango: movie crush selfie sweeps
No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins at 10am PT on 2/2/15 and ends at 11:59pm PT on 2/16/15. Open to legal residents of 49 U.S. & D.C. (void in RI, Puerto Rico, all U.S. territories, possessions and overseas military installations), age 18 or older (or age of majority in jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older) with access to an iOS or Android device, as well as to the Internet as of 2/2/15. Limit 1 entry/pp/day. Each ‘day’ begins at 12am PT and ends at 11:59pm PT on the same calendar day, with the exception of the first day which begins at 10am PT on 2/2/15. Must upload a movie-related photo that you took of yourself, include #MovieCrushSelfieSweeps and follow and tag@Fandango on Instagram. Grand Prize Winner randomly selected and odds of winning dependent upon total number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The “Photos Are Private” option in your Instagram account settings must be set to “OFF” in order to allow @Fandango to see your Instagram posts. 1-Grand Prize: one (1) check for $2000. Total ARV of Grand Prize: $2000 USD. See Official Rules for details.
Also visit the Fandango movieCRUSH Hub!!!
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
sf travel: celebrate black history all month long!!!
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is full of rich African American culture. Plan an excursion throughout the city or join in the many celebrations throughout February that commemorate the contributions of African Americans in the United States.
2015 Black History Month Kickoff
Kickoff Black History Month in San Francisco at the City Hall Rotunda on Feb. 6, 12 – 1 p.m. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor London Breed, Supervisor Malia Cohen, Dr. Arthur Tyler, CCSF and Luis Herrera, City Librarian for this annual event. Presented by the San Francisco African American Historical & Cultural Society, the theme for this year's celebratory event is “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture in San Francisco.”
Kickoff Black History Month in San Francisco at the City Hall Rotunda on Feb. 6, 12 – 1 p.m. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor London Breed, Supervisor Malia Cohen, Dr. Arthur Tyler, CCSF and Luis Herrera, City Librarian for this annual event. Presented by the San Francisco African American Historical & Cultural Society, the theme for this year's celebratory event is “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture in San Francisco.”
The Great Migration, Sea Chanteys, Whaling and More
African Americans have played a major role in maritime history. From the earliest days of our nation to modern times, they have built, crewed and captained ships; fought in wars; invented tools and created maritime music. Join San Francisco Maritime National Park in celebrating African American History Month with special programs throughout the month.
African Americans have played a major role in maritime history. From the earliest days of our nation to modern times, they have built, crewed and captained ships; fought in wars; invented tools and created maritime music. Join San Francisco Maritime National Park in celebrating African American History Month with special programs throughout the month.
- The Great Migration in Alaska: African Americans, the Alaska Packers Association, and the Politics of Race at Sea, 1896-1929
Explore the experiences of African American men who were part of the early wave of the Great Migration from the south who worked in Alaska’s salmon industry and voyaged north aboard the Star of Alaska (Balclutha) and similar ships. Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 12:15 p.m. - The Saga of Whaler Captain William Shorey
A ranger-narrated slide show will introduce visitors to the extraordinary life and accomplishments of the only black whaling ship captain on the West Coast. Feb. 14 and 22, 3 p.m. - Chanteys: The African American and Caribbean Connection
Discover African American and Caribbean-based maritime work songs in this ranger and volunteer-led program singing chanteys of sailors, oarsmen, longshoremen and fishermen. Everyone is encouraged to sing along to the easy choruses of these work songs. Feb. 7, 3 – 3:45 p.m. - African Americans in the Maritime Trades: A Photographic Exhibition
View rare photographs and learn about African American and Caribbean officers, sailors, cooks, longshoremen and shipbuilders. On view daily throughout February.
"I Have A Dream..." Tours"I Have A Dream..." is the newest custom tour by San Francisco's Artful Tour. Offered in January and February 2015, the tours are available in both San Francisco and Oakland to augment celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday and Black History Month. The custom tours acknowledge the inspiration of Dr. King and the achievement of Bay Area African American artists in the affirmation of black culture.
Sips With SoulJoin 11 African-American winemakers on Feb. 10, as they come together for the annual Sips with Soul, an evening of wine and food at 1300 on Fillmore. From 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., sample some of the top African-American owned vintner's wines with Chef David Lawrence's soulful hors d'oeuvres. The evening will be a celebration full of good wine, food and live music.
Black Choreographers Festival: Here & NowWhat is the legacy of black dance in the Bay Area? Who forms the "Next Wave" of choreographers making an impact on local, national and international stages? The Black Choreographers Festival aims to answer these questions and support African American artists as it celebrates Black History Month with an annual celebration from Feb. 21 - March 1 at the Dance Mission Theater. This year's festival will include several special events. On Feb. 15, a week before the opening weekend festivities, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents 50 Cent Tabernacle, a series of open, mixed-level dance classes. On Feb. 21, Dimensions Dance Theater will co-host with the Festival a master class with artist Kyle Abraham and members of his company, Abraham.In.Motion.
The sf|noir Wine & Food FestivalFrom Feb. 25 - March 1, the sf|noir Wine & Food Festival honors the region's best in black cuisine from throughout the Diaspora (including soul food, Southern-inspired cooking, Caribbean and Pan-African dishes, BBQ and more) featuring chefs from top restaurants who provide their interpretations of traditional soul food and African American-inspired dishes as they showcase the best wine producers from the region and beyond, including wines from African American vintners. The celebration takes place around the Bay Area and includes popular events, such as the Shrimp & Grits Taste-Off, a Sunday brunch, cooking demonstrations, live jazz performances and more.
African American Freedom TrailThe San Francisco African American Freedom Trail tells how African-American pioneers locally changed the world. One way to see locations along the trail is the SF Soul Shuttle tour service which brings stories of African American history and culture to life. Standard tour itineraries include Landmarks Tour, Coltrane Corner, Barbecue Boulevard, and Gospel and Grace. Or stop by San Francisco Travel's Visitor Information Center and pick up the African American Freedom Trail brochure and explore various African American attractions, such as “cool dining,” “cool culture” and “Important event sites.” For the complete list of more than 400 locations on the African American Freedom Trail visitwww.californiablackhistory.com or call 415-240-3537 for tour reservations.
Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)The recently reopened Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is hosting a robust schedule of exhibitions, education and public programs showcasing the history, art and the cultural richness that resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. Don't miss Marie Johnson Calloway: Legacy of Color, on view Feb. 4 - April 12, which presents Calloway's vivid works of art that depict the rhythm and spirtuality of black life through color. On Feb. 8, join Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. for a lecture on historical and contemporary modes of black resistance at #Did Black Lives Even Matter? Catch a screening of the filmPoint of Pride: The People's View of Bayview/Hunter's Point on Feb. 25, which combines footage from the 1950s, 60s and 70s with present-day viewpoints to create a compelling portrait of a community marked by struggle and fueled by hope. For more information and a complete list of events, visit the Museum of the African Diaspora event calendar.
Afro Fashion Show
Don your most stylish attire and head to the African American Art & Culture Complex on Feb. 12, for an African American inspired fashion show. The Opale Noire (Black Stone) Runway show will feature the works of local artists and designers and their expression of Africa in fashion and stylized art creations.
Don your most stylish attire and head to the African American Art & Culture Complex on Feb. 12, for an African American inspired fashion show. The Opale Noire (Black Stone) Runway show will feature the works of local artists and designers and their expression of Africa in fashion and stylized art creations.
"Fight the Power" Photo Exhibit by Jeffrey Blankfort
The African American Art & Culture Complex is proud to present selected works by Mr. Jeffrey Blankfort in an exhibition entitled, FIGHT THE POWER: Exploring similarities in the lived and photographed expressions of Black American and Palenstinian resistance movements against ethnic persecution.
The African American Art & Culture Complex is proud to present selected works by Mr. Jeffrey Blankfort in an exhibition entitled, FIGHT THE POWER: Exploring similarities in the lived and photographed expressions of Black American and Palenstinian resistance movements against ethnic persecution.
Beyond San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area is full of events and activities commemorating Black History Month:
Third Annual Jazz Concert Celebrating Black History Month
This annual concert on Feb. 6 features local jazz and blues groups, including the The doRiaN, and will kick off the opening of "The Many Faces of Petaluma," an exhibit highlighting the ethnic and cultural groups that call Petaluma home.
This annual concert on Feb. 6 features local jazz and blues groups, including the The doRiaN, and will kick off the opening of "The Many Faces of Petaluma," an exhibit highlighting the ethnic and cultural groups that call Petaluma home.
A Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou
Head to the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum on Feb. 15 and explore Dr. Maya Angelou's inspiring life through her poetry and other works.
Head to the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum on Feb. 15 and explore Dr. Maya Angelou's inspiring life through her poetry and other works.
Annual Black History Program
On Feb. 27, the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development will host an entertaining evening of lectures, music and dance.
On Feb. 27, the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development will host an entertaining evening of lectures, music and dance.
Source: San Francisco Travel
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