Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum

Kwanzaa Celebration

2011-12-30T17:16:38.000Z

When: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4pm to 7pm PST

Where: 2251 Florin Road (SOJO MUSEUM)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Sojourner Truth Museum in conjunction with Our World Cultural Center will host the sixth day of Kwanzaa, Kuumba (Creativity-To do always as much as we can in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.) Join us as we celebrate with friends and family and pay tribute to our rich cultural heritage. Evening Schedule: 4:00 pm African Drumming facilitated by brother Kamau Mensah 4:30 pm The Black Candle Film/A film by M.K. Asante, JR./Narrated by Maya Angelou 5:00 pm Kucheza Ngoma II Dance Company Inc., this group specializes in traditional West African dancers-Guinea, Senegal and Gambia and also does Congolese dance and drumming. 5:20 pm Poets- Elizabeth Smoot and Ras'Nico 5:30 pm Presentation "Black Madonna Musings In The Age Of Aquarius" provided by Ronn Cooks with Portrait African American Collection 6:00 pm Kwanzaa Traditions presented by Keon Johnson with Brothers 2 Brothers/Our World Cultural Center 6:30 pm Mural tour facilitated by Keon Johnson 6:40 pm Potluck Dinner Other activities will include: Art Exhibtion with featured artist - Daphnee Burgess, Joseph Pollakoff, Ade Steven Adebanji and Shonna McDaniels Kwanzaa art activities The Youth Aviation Academy,Inc. will sponsor a Virtural Flight Simulator workstattion Crafts Marketplace

4th of July Parade @ Greenhaven

2011-07-01T03:01:44.000Z

When: Mon Jul 4, 2011 9am to 11am PDT

Where: Windbridge Drive, Sacramento
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join SojoArts in promoting the Banana Festival during the parade. The parade is on July 4th, starting at 10am, and goes along Windbridge Drive from Lisbon Elementary to Garcia Bend Park. After the parade there will be an Parade Awards Ceremony and a Local Business Community Fair at Garcia Bend Park.

The 2011 Banana Pancake Breakfast

2011-07-01T03:00:02.000Z

When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 7am to 11am PDT

Where: Mulligans Cafe at William Land Park
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come out and try Chef Richard Pannell’s Banana Foster Pancakes! Proceeds will support the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum as part of the 2nd Annual Banana Festival. Pancakes for only $3.00 Plain pancakes will be available and you can make it a complete meal with breakfast sausage, bacon and eggs available for an additional cost Mulligan’s Cafe 1701 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, CA At the William Land Golf Course Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:00 am – 11:00 am

2nd Annual Banana Festival

2011-02-05T00:40:01.000Z

When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 to Sun Aug 14, 2011

Where: William Land Park
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Visit http://www.bananfest.org for more details

Fireworks Booth @ 2251 Florin Road

2011-07-01T02:55:07.000Z

When: Thu Jun 30, 2011 to Mon Jul 4, 2011

Where: 2251 Florin Road
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: We will be selling Phantom Fireworks outside of the museum the week prior to the 4th of July. Come out and support the arts!

Sacramento Museum Day

2011-02-05T00:36:08.000Z

When: Sat Feb 5, 2011 10am to Sat Feb 5, 2011 4pm PST

Where: Sojo Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: A Celebration of Women of Color More Info: http://www.sojoarts.net/museum11.html

African American Tours @ Sacramento Cemetary

2011-02-05T00:36:51.000Z

When: Sat Feb 26, 2011

Event Status: confirmed

Discussion With Khali Keyi @ SOJO

2011-02-05T00:38:43.000Z

When: Fri Feb 4, 2011

Where: SOJO MUSEUM
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: 6:30pm -9:30pm Special Guest New York Artist, Painter and Designer Khali Keyi Discussion: The role of art in the process of healing.

SOJO Summer Camp

2010-07-13T20:36:39.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2010-06-14 10:00:00 PDT
Duration: 14400
Where: SOJO Museum & Art Development Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This year's summer program is in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Every day for two months, local youth learn a variety of art and cultural knowledge, including Polynesian dancing, drama and performing arts, crochet, sewing, Batik Tye Dye, Mural creation, jewelry making, story telling and much more. In addition, Sacramento County's summer food program provides free lunch, and MLK Library staff provide homework help and tutoring. Come to the 2010 Banana Festival to see art created by the youth in the SOJO Summer Camp. UPDATE: Registration has closed for the 2010 summer program.

Youth Talent Tryouts - Banana Festival

2010-06-15T01:37:19.000Z

When: Sat Jul 3, 2010 6pm to 7pm PDT

Where: Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Youth Talent Show Tryouts for the 1st Annual Banana Festival will be held from 6-8PM on July 3rd, 2010. If you or a group of friends have a talent you would like to showcase at the 2010 Banana Festival in front of thousands of visitors. Please contact the SOJO Museum office to be included in the tryouts at (916) 320-9573 Dancers, Musicians, Singers, and performances of all types are welcome. Expect to have no more than 5 minutes to showcase your talent at the Tryouts and during the festival. (Length of performances may be adjusted once a final group has been selected). For more information visit, http://www.bananafest.org

1st Annual Banana Festival

2010-06-14T15:46:39.000Z

When: Fri Aug 13, 2010 to Sun Aug 15, 2010

Where: Consumnes River College
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come join us August 13th-15th 2010 for a celebration of everything bananas and family fun! Enjoy a wide range of music, dancing and food from around the world, local artists, entertainment for all ages and much more. In addition to celebrating healthy food and healthy lifestyles, we will be celebrating the cultures in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas which have used the banana as a traditional source of food, art and cultural customs. Learn more about the entertainment, art exhibits, competitions, kids area, 5K Run and more at http://www.bananafest.org

Third Annual Community Listening Event

2010-04-23T01:54:28.000Z

When: Sat May 29, 2010 2pm to Sat May 29, 2010 6pm PDT

Where: 6715 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, CA 95831
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Free Event at John F. Kennedy High School, Sacramento, CA. Featuring a sensational lineup of musicians and speakers including Antwone Fisher, "Freeway" Ricky Ross, Goapele, Lady of Rage and Kevin Sandbloom. Saturday May 29th 2:00-6:00pm Presented by BMWMB in partnership with National Academic Youth Corps Sponsored by AT&T, Wells Fargo, and V101.1 More info at: http://sojoarts.net/bmwmb.html

Cancelled Winfred Elam - Women's History Month

2010-01-31T21:49:14.000Z

When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 5pm to Sun Mar 21, 2010 6pm PDT

Where: The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: -This Event Has Been Postponed Until Further Notice- We regret not being able to host this event. Please adjust your calendars and stay in contact for the event happening later this year. March 19th - 21st will be a celebration of Women's History Month with award winning actor, and television host Winfred Elam in a dynamic one-woman show. A determined visionary and heroine, Sojourner Truth was an American, suffragist, and slave abolitionist, proving again and again what can be accomplished by a single individual with the spirit of no matter what. Winifred Elam, as Truth will guide her audience through a powerful and unparalleled experience with wisdom, humor and insight into the life of one of the key suffragist members credited with establishing the American women's right to vote and despite formidable and perilous circumstances worked toward the abolition of slavery in America.

Multicultural Day @ the Sacramento Zoo

2010-03-24T21:15:59.000Z

When: Sat May 1, 2010

Where: The Sacramento Zoo
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: California Celebration is a fun-filled day all about the rich cultural diversity in our state. Animal talks, cultural groups, live performances and activity stations will fill the Zoo! The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum will be on hand sharing art and cultural history with the community. Perfect for families with young ones, the days events include: Interactive Wildlife Wagons Hands-on artifacts in the Discovery Room Face painting Funshop crafts and much more. More information coming soon!

Children's Second Saturday

2010-03-24T21:18:55.000Z

When: Sat Apr 10, 2010

Where: Midtown Sacramento 20th and J st.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come see the art created by Sacramento youth. Talented young artists will be showcasing and selling their artwork and crafts at the Second Saturday event in Midtown Sacramento. 1412 20th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.buenavistacdc.com (916) 446-1200 For Immediate Release Contact: Gloria Torres, Director Date: Monday, March 15, 2010 Phone: (916) 446-1200 Children’s Multicultural Celebration Comes to Mid-Town April 10th Sacramento, CA – In celebration of its two-year anniversary, the Buena Vista Child Development Center has teamed up with Wells Fargo, the Instituto Mazatlan Bellas del Artes (IMBA) dance troupe, and the Buena Vista Rancheria to host an old fashioned street fair in mid-town Sacramento. The event will be held on Saturday, April 10th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 1412 20th Street, Sacramento. There will be food, arts and crafts, entertainment, community outreach, and a variety of children activities. Storytellers, singers and even a flute player will perform at this wonderfully diverse event. There will be special presentations by Native American Indian dancers and drummers. Anticipated entertainment highlights to include: • Trick roping & whip cracking stunts by cowboy performer James Barrera • Mexican folk dancing by IMBA -- one of Sacramento’s top folk dance troupes • Hawaiian &Tahitian folk dancing by Ohana • African folk dancing & drumming by Fenix Drums & Dance This event will include an “Earth Day Fair”; a special area dedicated to providing educational information and activities promoting “Diversity of Culture: One Earth.” The street in front of the center will be closed off to car traffic and a stage set up for live entertainment. This event takes place in conjunction with Sacramento’s Second Saturday Arts Walk. All ages are welcome and it is free to the public. There will also be free infant car safety seats available at no cost to parent attendees, sponsored by Sacramento Native American Health Center. However, the seats must be reserved in advance by contacting Cibonay Cordova at (916) 341-0575, ext. 213. If you would like to participate or want more information, please email Gloria Torres at gloria@buenavistatribe.com, or Amber Llacuna-Benavente at amber@buenavistatribe.com. # # # #

Earth Day Sacramento

2010-03-24T21:21:33.000Z

When: Tue Apr 20, 2010

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum will be participating in Earth Day events in Sacramento. Showcasing multicultural recycled art. More information on its way.

Invisible Children Film Screening

2010-01-31T21:45:04.000Z

When: Sat Mar 13, 2010

Where: The Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: March 13th we will host the Invisible Children Organization as a part of their "Legacy Tour" to present the Invisible Children Film Documentary. Jacob, featured in the Rough Cut and The Rescue, will be the guest speaker. Jacob was the first ex-child soldier Invisible Children ever interacted with, and with the help of ICO he has completed secondary school and is on his way to university. There is a gap year worked into the education system in Uganda, so he is using his gap year to travel and share his story. This is the first time Invisible Children has ever had the people featured in their films come on tour and share their story in person. It is an incredible opportunity for the Sacramento community to be a part of. The Legacy Tour will be thought-provoking, expansive and beautiful. The event is absolutely FREE, so please feel free to invite your friends. From 5:00 - 6:00 PM we will have African dancers and poetry as well as a pizza fundraiser to help cover the museum's costs. From 6:00 - 7:00 PM will be the film documentary and the featured speakers sharing their stories and efforts to end the longest running war in Africa. More info available at: http://www.sojoarts.net/invisiblechildren.html

James Gayles Closing Exhibition

2010-03-14T17:51:05.000Z

When: Sun Mar 14, 2010 2pm to Sun Mar 14, 2010 5pm PDT

Where: 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, 95822 - SOJO Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Women's History Month - for those of you who missed Sacramento Museum Day, come take a final peak at the closing exhibition "Celebration Of African American Women & The World Culture Of Hair Exhibition featuring the works of Artist James Gayles. FEATURED ARTIST/JAMES GAYLES Emmy Award winning artist James Gayles attended Pratt Institute in New York, where he studied under renowned painters Jacob Lawrence and Audrey Flack He simultaneously pursued careers in both fine and commercial art. As a commercial artist he established himself in New York as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, becoming Assistant Director of Graphics at News Center 4, NBC-TV. At NBC he won a television Emmy Award for design and illustration. Also in New York he was also a two-time winner of Art Direction Magazine’s Creativity Award, one for the News Center 4 logo redesign, and the other for an editorial illustration for the New York Times. Here in the Bay Area he won the first place award for illustration at the California Newspaper Publishers’ Awards. In addition to NBC and the New York Times, James has illustrated for McGraw-Hill, Random House, Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, as well as several advertising agencies on both the East and West coasts. James’ artwork has been represented by galleries throughout the US. Most recently he won a public art commission from the City of Oakland Craft and Cultural Arts Department, in which he transferred his figurative painting technique to ceramic tile murals. In 2003 he was honored at the Art of Living Black by receiving the Jan Hart-Shuyers Award.

Sacramento Museum Day

2010-01-13T07:03:25.000Z

When: Sat Feb 6, 2010 10am to Sat Feb 6, 2010 4pm PST

Where: Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: SOJO will be celebrating Sacramento's Museum day in style. Our celebration centers around African American Women and the World Culture of Hair. Events and Activities Include: Featured Artist- James Gayles Hair Lectures and Demonstrations Youth Exhibition and Multicultural Hair Contest We will also be showcasing poets, singers, Aztec, African and Hmong dancers. A Vietnamese performance by the Crane Culture Theatre Group. Exhibits from local and regional artists, Shonna McDaniels, Joe Pollakoff, Marshall Bailey, Jeff Carnie, Daphne Burgess, Gerry Simpson, Kanika Marshall, Bob Bell, Shakiri Aykinsayna Kabon, Frank Blackwell, William McDaniels, and John F. King. View the Flyer: http://www.sojoarts.net/images/SojoMuseumDay2010.jpg View the information page: http://www.sojoarts.net/museumday.html

MLK Day Celebration

2010-01-12T04:01:22.000Z

When: Sat Jan 16, 2010 8am to 1pm PST

Where: SOJO Museum, 2251 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95822
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Dr. Martin Luther King Circle of Diversity, Peace & Culture Mural Project Join the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Center in rebuilding and beautifying our community. Community participants will be able to create a structured learning environment for children, youth and families using art education as a medium to teach fundamental life skills and social values. They will have a sense of community pride, connectedness and self-empowerment. Volunteers will help complete a mural, totem pole, stepping-stones and a bench mural that depict images of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The project will be completed at the Sojourner Truth Museum, but will be transported to a site chosen on Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd when completed to beautify the space and community. There’s no age requirement, so all are encouraged to come out to make a difference! Visit http://bit.ly/7YChTF For More Info

Advisory Board Meeting

2010-01-12T07:10:07.000Z

When: Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:30pm to 7:30pm PST

Where: Sojo Museum
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Weekly advisory board meetng

Crazy Sac Ladyz

2009-08-05T19:48:20.000Z

When: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1pm to 2pm PDT

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: More Info Soon

Reggae BBQ

2009-08-05T19:47:29.000Z

When: Sat Aug 15, 2009 1pm to Sat Aug 15, 2009 7pm PDT

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: More info soon

Sojo Advisory Meeting

2009-08-05T19:44:10.000Z

When: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:30pm to 7:30pm PDT

Where: 2251 Florin Rd. Sacramento Ca, 95823
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Sojo Advisory Meetings are open to public comment.

Sojo Advisory Meeting

2009-08-05T19:45:07.000Z

When: Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:30pm to 7:30pm PDT

Where: 2251 Florin Rd. Sacramento Ca, 95823
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Sojo Advisory Meetings are open to public comment.

Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum

Kwanzaa Celebration

4th of July Parade @ Greenhaven

The 2011 Banana Pancake Breakfast

2nd Annual Banana Festival

Fireworks Booth @ 2251 Florin Road

Sacramento Museum Day

African American Tours @ Sacramento Cemetary

Discussion With Khali Keyi @ SOJO

SOJO Summer Camp

Youth Talent Tryouts - Banana Festival

1st Annual Banana Festival

Third Annual Community Listening Event

**Cancelled** Winfred Elam - Women's History Month

Multicultural Day @ the Sacramento Zoo

Children's Second Saturday

Earth Day Sacramento

Invisible Children Film Screening

James Gayles Closing Exhibition

Sacramento Museum Day

MLK Day Celebration

Advisory Board Meeting

Crazy Sac Ladyz

Reggae BBQ

Sojo Advisory Meeting

Sojo Advisory Meeting

Cancelled Winfred Elam - Women's History Month