"empowering, enlightening & educating through the arts"
www.auntiekaren.org
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THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART & BDPA
MAIN AND HAMPTON STREET, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
January 28, 2012 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibits The Auntie Karen Foundation The Auntie Karen Foundation will display information and the work of select artist directly affiliated with the organization. Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs , Community Visual Artists & Vendors Visual Artists Rodgers Boykin, Sylvia Williams; Benedict College & Allen University Art Students 11:20 AM In our voice: African Americans Documenting History via the Media with Photographer, Author Cecil Williams Cecil Williams, famed professional photographer, videographer and author/publisher, will share his story and work. 11:40 AM Blythewood Jazz Orchestra Carlton Payne, Donnell Edwards & Dr. Chris Lee Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Showcase 12:10 PM Dance the Word, Brookland Baptist NE 12:20 PM Kiera McFarlan, Singer 12:30 PM Horizon Band 12:50 PM Calvin Joyner, Singer 1:00 PM Shamar Harrison, Dancer The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501 c 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31,2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. For more information visit: www.auntiekaren.org or call 803-748-7124. BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) is a non-profit organization of professionals working in or having an interest in the Computer Science and Information Technology fields. BDPA has a diverse representation of information technology professionals. Included amongst the organization's members are programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, instructors, and entrepreneurs.
Enjoy the Shoppes at Auntie Karen Place 1:20 PM SC State Voice Students: Stephon Miller, Shonte Darby, accompanied by Dr. Jacob Clark 1:40 PM Magan Sullivan, Spoken Word 2:00 PM Julian Owens, Singer, Songwriter, Producer 2:20 PM South Carolina State University Ujimaa Dancers and Drummers
Black Family Technology Awareness Corner Sponsored by BDPA & Best Buy
The Greater Columbia Chapter of BDPA along with BestBuy, Harbison will present the Black Family Technology Awareness Corner. BestBuy will be showcasing 3D, Blue Ray Technology, the latest technology in Tablets, E-Readers, Digital Cameras and more. They will also present sessions on wireless networking at home, the purpose of HDMI Cables and will explain what the inputs and outputs are used for on these items.
OTHER EVENTS
February 23, 2012 - USC School of Music Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis will share his talent and lessons learned in a master class at the University of SC. The class is designed for students from Elementary to College.
9th Annual Legends Of... Concert Series & Auction February 24, 2012, 8:00 PM, Koger Center, Columbia, SC www.capitoltickets.com
Ramsey Lewis & Patti Austin
Proceeds to benefit The Auntie Karen Foundation
For more information contact: Elizabeth Pou (803-691-6909) epou@auntiekaren.org Kyle Coleman (803-343-2281) kcoleman@columbiamuseum.org This event is free, however there is a fee to tour the museum.
Auntie Karen 3419 Hazelhurst Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 Tel: 803-748-7124 Fax: 803-256-6971 Email: akfoundation@aol.com
Today is dedicated to the memories of Auntie Karen Board Members, Deborah Woodard & Dr. Linda Rochelle Lane
"empowering, enlightening & educating through the arts"
www.auntiekaren.org
AUNTIE KAREN CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY with THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART & CSAM MAIN AND HAMPTON STREET, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLEASE SUPPORT TODAY'S VENDORS
Organizations The Auntie Karen Foundation BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) 103.1 KISS FM (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Visual Artists Cecil Williams, Photographer Rodgers Boykin Benedict College Art Students: Sheneka Kinsey, Patrick Wilburn, Opia Riley
Black Family Technology Awareness Corner 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM The W's of BDPA (What, Who, Why) 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM 3-D and BlueRay Technology 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Taking Books to the Net with E-Readers
Allen University Art Student: Traycee Hawkins
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Latest in Tablets-Laptops-Netbooks
Young Entrepreneurs Josh Eaddy, Cakes by Josh Azia Williams, The Cupcake Girl Sylvia Williams, Visual Artist & Graphic Designer Pamper Me Body & Bath Products Yummie K Fashions & Accessories DJJ After School Academic Career Launch Program
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Home Networking and What's in the Clouds
Entrepreneurs HighHeel HomeMaker Audio Visual provided by: DDCP Communications Alberta Graham, Phat Mat Photos by Jaz Outen Platinum Pomegranate Auntie Karen Gordon's Garden P's Buns on the Run Pat's Perennial Landscaping
The Best Variety of R&B from the 80’s, 90’s, and Today!
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM How to Hook it all up
SPECIAL THANKS
Auntie Karen Foundation Board Mildred Allen, BDPA The Columbia Museum of Art Best Buy Harbison Ricky Taylor, SC ETV Courtland Thomas Diann Selph Kim Hicks Toby Carr Ileana Carr Tiger Carr Courtland Thomas Sarah Watson, Auntie Karen Foundation Karen Alexander, Auntie Karen Foundation Dr. Glenda Faye Coleman, USC