UPCOMING Events - Black History Month

Sunday January 31 Nathaniel Dett Chorale in Concert

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Westworth United Church,

1750 Grosvenor Ave

Tickets: $25.00 Contact: Sonya 479-9249 Presented by: Manitoba Chorale Association


Friday, February 5 Comedy Showcase - Fundraiser

Time: 10:30pm Featuring: Darryl Lenox

Location: Rumors Comedy Club

190-2025 Corydon Avenue *Tix: 15.00ea

*18 and over event

Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –

634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305

African Pot – 560 Portage Ave

Presented by: Rumors Comedy Club


Sunday, February 7 OPENING CEREMONIES

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Jamaican Cultural Centre

1098 Winnipeg Ave

Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB



Friday, February 12 C.C.O.M Presents…

“Connecting the past and present”

Dinner and Registration: 5:30 – 6:30pm

Includes: Round table discussion, poetry, dramatization, Negro spirituals, dance and more! Tickets: FREE

Location: 1100 Fife

Contact: Margaret Strachan 694-6025

Saturday, February 13 Job Fair hosted by ACAM

Time: 10am-4pm,

Location: University of Wpg – Riddell Hall

Contacts: Jim Ogunnoiki 663-7868,

Sandra Housen 983-4534


Saturday, February 13 GOSPEL CONCERT

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Truth and Life Worship Centre

51 Richfield St. Tix: $10.00 (Children $5)

Contact: Rhonda 509-7726 or Sonya 479-9249

Sponsored by: Truth and Life Worship Centre





Saturday, February 13 DOMINO TOURNAMENT

Jamaican Cultural Centre

1098 Winnipeg Ave Time: 12:00pm

Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB

Monday, February 15 JAMAICIAN ASSOCIATION OF MB PRESENTS…

Collaboration for Community Development Panel Discussion

Location: 1098 Winnipeg Ave.

Time: 3-5pm Contact: Mavis – 257-9665

*Refreshments served



Monday, February 15 HISTORY LESSON / WORKSHOP

Time: 11am-3pm Tickets: FREE

Location: JAM Hall, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue

Contact: Mavis - 257-9665

*Lunch provided



Saturday, February 20 ACAM’S DRAMATIC THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “The Big Bus”

Time: 7:00pm Tix: $20.00

Deaf Centre – 285 Pembina Hwy

Proceeds to the Medical Assistants for Jamaica Fund



Sunday, February 21 NIA AND FRIENDS POETRY NIGHT AND BOOK LAUNCH

5 to 7 pm. – 1098 Winnipeg Ave.

Sponsored by Jamaican Association of MB




Sunday, February 21 Black History Month Luncheon

Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Caribbean Spice –

613 Sargent Ave. Contact: Judith 774-7979

Tix: $12/ Adults, $10 Children under 12

Sponsored by: Caribbean Spice Restaurant



Tuesday, February 23 Cultural Awareness Workshop

Presented by the Congress of Black Women (MB Chapter, Inc)

Viscount Gort – 1670 Portage Ave.

Registration 8:30; Workshops 9 - 4:30

Contact: ph. 775-4378 or email COBW@mts.net *60.00 Registration Fee


Friday, February 26 COMMUNITY VIBES PRESENTS: ‘THROUGH MY FATHERS EYES’

Ellice Street Theatre – 585 Ellice Ave.

Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts 7:30pm

Tix: $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door

Further info ph. Troy 510-6864 or Leshia 770-3323

Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –

634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305


Saturday, February 27 CLOSING CEREMONIES/ AWARDS BANQUET

6:30pm – Reception 7:00 - Dinner

Jamaican Culture Centre 1098 Winnipeg Ave

Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB