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Lambeth
3 Oct
Lambeth Black History Month Launch
Lambeth Libraries invite you to join us for the official launch of Black History Month 2008. The evening will be a celebration of black literature and arts � a fantastic evening including the spirit of the sixties, poetry performance, African juggling with Emmanuel the Magnificent and much more. We are really pleased that this year�s key note speech will be from local author Alex Wheatle who recently received an MBE for his work in literature. This is an invite only event with limited seating.
email Lambeth Libraries or telephone 020 7926 1075.
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8 Oct
Bronze Woman launch
The Bronze Woman is the first statue of a black woman to be publicly displayed in England. It depicts the subject of Cecile Nobrega's poem The Bronze Woman which celebrates the achievements of Caribbean woman in Britain.
Stockwell Memorial Garden, 2pm -6pm, free.
www.stockwell.gov.uk
15 Oct
Verna Wilkins and Rudolph Walker
As part of the National Year of Reading, invited Lambeth schools will get to meet Eastenders star Rudolph Walker OBE along with top-selling children�s author Verna Wilkins at Brixton Library.
This is an event for invited schools only but will be a brilliant opportunity for Lambeth schoolchildren to meet two leading figures in acting and writing.
Brixton Library, 1030am, free, tel: 020 7926 1056.
16 Oct
The Harder They Come (1972)
Jimmy Cliff stars in his first screen role as a young and hopeful singer who heads for Kingston with hopes of cutting a record. But all he encounters is corruption and menace.
Introduction from cultural activist Michael McMillan.
Nettlefold Hall, 7pm, price unknown, tel: 020 7926 8070.
21 Oct
Lambeth�s Black Queer Pulse
Speakers include Linda Bellos OBE and Dennis Carney. Brixton has always had a rich and diverse Black and queer contemporary social history from the early 19th Century to the present day. This event through informal discussions with artists, activists and cultural producers will shed light on the unique place Brixton holds within the Black LGBT experience in the UK. Come along and share your stories, memories and experiences.
Minet Library, 7pm, free, tel: 020 7926 6076.
22 Oct
Levi Roots - Reggae, Reggae Cookbook
TV's dragon slayer Levi Roots brings carnival to the kitchen with his hot'n'spicy debut cookbook. Building on this success and his ever-growing popularity as a food hero, Levi Roots now has his very own cookbook!
Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Cookbook brings the excitement and vitality of Caribbean flavours to cooking. This bright and colourful book brings together influences as diverse as Jamaican folk tales, Notting Hill Carnival and the music of Bob Marley to create family-friendly food with that famous jerk kick. Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Cookbook adds a funky beat to what you eat with exciting recipes such as Mash-Up Eggs, Salmon St Jago de la Vega, Guinness Punch, Rum Cake and Sweet Potato Pudding. Come and hear Levi talking about his recipes and what inspired his success. Book early for what will be a Black History Month highlight!
Brixton Library, 7pm, free, tel: 7926 1056.
24 Oct
Noh Budget Films � Da Playas Klub
Performances, Film, live music spoken word and lots of audience participation, discussion and debate and laughter � A fun packed evening based around sexual health issues amongst young men. For further information please contact Tony.
Nettlefold Hall, 730pm, price unknown, tel: Cealy at Noh Budget Films 07956 877358.
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30 Oct
Chinua Achebe � Things Fall Apart 50th Anniversary
Things Fall Apart (1958) was the first novel written by Chinua Achebe, two years prior to Nigerian Independence in 1960. 50 years after the novel was first published, Things Fall Apart has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been published in several languages and its author has received the unoffcial title of �father of the African novel�. In this moving tale Achebe explores the impact of the colonial encounter between the British and the Igbo of South Eastern Nigeria at the turn of the 19th century through his tragic protagonist, Okonkwo. Achebe utilises the English language, but shapes it in such a way that it is capable of reflecting an African linguistic idiom, in order to establish the origins of a truly African Literature.
Streatham Library, 7pm, free, tel: 020 7926 6768.
31 Oct
More Than Skin Deep � Black Germany: A view from the Arts
Black Germany: A View from the Arts is the first of a series of films exploring the theme of Black identity through the eyes of a creative community. This first film looks at Black German identity and the expression of that identity through the work of Black German artists. The film showing will be followed by a panel discussion and social.
Nettlefold Hall, 630pm for 730pm, �7, tel: 020 7926 8070.
8 Nov
Celebrating Our Century, Lambeth Archives Open Day
In the centenary year of Lambeth Town Hall we are exploring some of the many different personal and public Lambeth histories of the last 100 years. There are activities for all the family including Punch and Judy, story telling and the Lambeth Centenary mosaic.
Black Cultural Archives will be running Caribbean Family History workshops at 12.45pm and again at 4.15pm explaining how to get started on tracing your own roots. There will be a screening of films made by Clovis Salmon, better known as �Sam the Wheel� at 11.30am. Sam�s footage from the 1960s to the 1980s captures the recent heritage of the Black community in Brixton and he will be there to talk about his films. You can also bring along your own family papers and photographs and get advice on how to store and preserve these for the future.
Minet Library, 10am - 5pm, free, tel: 020 7926 6076.
10 Dec
The 2008 Annual Lambeth Black History Lecture, Dr Carole Boyce Davies
Lambeth Libraries and Archives are delighted to welcome Dr. Carole Boyce Davies to give the 2008 lecture. Carole was born in Trinidad and now lives in the USA where she is Professor of Africana Studies at Cornell University. She has published numerous books on black women's writing, most recently Left of Karl Marx, The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones. The title is in part a pun on the relative positions of their headstones in Highgate Cemetery in London.
Brixton Library, 7pm, free, tel: 020 7926 1056.
2 Oct
Lambeth Black History Month Launch
The evening will be a celebration of Black literature and arts, and will include performances from Lady S, a popular and well established poet, and presents on Nomad Radio. Also appearing on the night will be Churchboyz, a gospel tribute band. Seeing them perform live is to witness a slice of black British history in action because the band serves as a reminder of the great musical heritage of Black Britons.
Nettlefold Hall, 7pm, tel: 020 7926 1075. This is an invitation only event with limited seating.
3 Oct
Children�s theatre with Winston Nzinga
The Nettlefold proudly present Winston Nzinga, an amazing percussionist and storyler from the Caribbean that will fill our eyes and hearts with a blend of traditional and contemporary storyling with music, riddle, call and response and song whilst using Afro-Caribbean drumming and percussion.
Under 7s show Nettlefold Hall, 2pm, free.
3 Oct
The Lambeth Quilt � Our Quilt
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Arts will be hosting a series of intergeneration workshops in Oct to create a reminiscence quilt that reflects and records the diversity and history of Lambeth. Sessions will take place on Sats through Oct
Nettlefold Lower Hall, 1 � 3pm, free.
3 Oct
'Crunch�
Come and join us for the screening of Wayne G Saunders new film �Crunch� along with some of his shorts and a special performance
Nettlefold Hall, 7.30pm, free.
6 Oct
Lambeth Sustainable Transport Team present���.an evening with cycling legend Maurice Burton
Maurice made cycling history in 1974 by becoming Britain�s first black senior champion. After winning three British s, he moved to Belgium where he raced professionally on the 6 day circuit between 1977 and 1984. He retired from competitive cycling in 1984 and took over De Ver Cycles in Streatham in 1987.
Maurice will be talking about his experiences as a professional cyclist in the 70s followed by a Q & A session.
6 Oct
Arhcitecture and Poetry Writing Course
Taking inspiration from Khadambi�s house Lambeth Libraries and The National Trust are offering 6 new poets the chance to work in the house, creating work over two weeks that draws on experiencing Khadambi�s work from the inside. As the house is not yet open to the public this is a chance to get a sneak preview of what will undoubtedly become an essential piece of London�s artistic story.
Khadambi Asalache�s House, Free, tel: 020 7926 1075. Booking necessary
7 Oct
Bonnie Greer � Entropy
Bonnie Greer was born in Chicago where she studied with David Mamet before moving to New York to study at the Actors Studio with Elia Kazan. She has been living in Britain since the late 1980s. Bonnie regularly contributes articles to the Guardian, egraph, and Independent as well as appearing for comment on TV and radio.
Brixton Library, 7pm, free.
8 Oct
National Poetry Day 2009
Lady S is a popular and well established poet in her own right seeking new, interesting opportunities to broaden her horizons. She is currently writing a book of poetry about her life, experiences and accomplishments. Lady S is a radio host for a Somali radio show which goes by the name of Nomad Radio. But most importantly she is not only a poet and spoken word artist, she also makes up Freestyle from the top of her head, she has a unique talent and now it�s her to shine.�
Streatham Library, 7pm, free.
9 Oct
African Costume workshop
Lambeth Libraries have organised a range of workshops during Black History Month
West Norwood Library, 4pm, free.
9 Oct
Travelling Films:� Groove Roots� House of Sugar�
Produced by the Octavia Foundation which works to support local communities in Central and West London. A film that traces the evolution of Ladbroke Grove from the 1958 race riots to the present day and includes the historical development of the Nottinghill Carnival. The film contemplates the opulent life-style of the slave-owning planters in Jamaica. 17 and 18 century antiques are�discovered on the island provide the clues to their riches.
Nettlefold Hall, 7pm, free
9 Oct
National Bookstart Day - Jactito
A spectacular Puppet Show for under 5s with the magnificent Jactito Puppet Theatre presenting The Ugly Duckling.
Clapham Library, 10.30 am, free.
9 Oct
Anika
Traditional tales for under 5s
Brixton Library, 10.30am
9 Oct
Margaret Bateson-Hill
Margaret Bateson-Hill Traditional tales for under 5s. Come along and meet the Bookstart Bear
Streatham Library, 10.30am
10 Oct
Travelling Films: �Birth of Ska film� a film by Gus Berger
A screening of the film � Duke Vin and the Birth of Ska� which takes a look at the beginnings of this influential music which started in the Caribbean and spread to London in the 1950s
Minet Library, 2pm, free
10 Oct
Travelling Films: �People, Signs and Resistance
In Brixton from the late 50s to the present day�, Clovis Salmon aka �Sam the Wheels� has captured accounts of everyday life, protest and people, the struggles and joys of those s, seen without it being contaminated by a media agenda and acts as a catalyst for a community arts and heritage collaboration.
Nettlefold Hall, free
Dreda Say Mitchell: Author & broadcaster
12 Oct
Dreda Say Mitchell � Geezer Girls
Dreda Say Mitchell was born in London�s East End and has worked as an education consultant and a teacher in both primary and secondary schools.
Her first novel was published in 2004 and won the Crime Writers� Association�s Award for best first novel. Her latest novel Geezer Girls is equally taut with fear and thrills � crime doesn�t get more exciting. Join Dreda in conversation and reading from Geezer Girls for a night of crime. 'As good as it gets . . . Mitchell is English fiction's brightest new�voice�
(Lee Child)
West Norwood Library, 7pm, free
12 Oct
Calypso Workshop
Ages 7 plus. Alexander D Great is a specialist in the Caribbean Calypso tradition.� Learn a little about the history of Calypso, listen to some of Alex�s songs about famous people that he has been asked to write, and then join in and write some of your own!� Alex is going to be helping you to write songs about pioneers (people who are the first to do something or settle somewhere) so have a think about famous inventors or explorers you know about, and l Alex all about them!
Central Library, 4 � 5pm, free
12 Oct
Steel Pan Workshops
Ages 11 years and over. Limited places, book in advance.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use the steel pans and know how to make music out of the different sounds, why not join Marlon, Director of Endurance Steel Pan Orchestra and other members to show you how steel pans really work.
Streatham Library, 5.30pm, free
14 Oct
Black History Month Challenge: Filmmakers� Forum and Screening
A celebration of local filmmaking talent as we screen the two short films produced over the summer, along with director Q&As; and lives performances. The fun starts with afternoon workshops from industry professionals advising on how to ahead in the media industry.
The Albany, Workshops from 4pm, Screening 7.30pm, free
14 Oct
Steve Smith � British Black Gospel: The Foundations of This Vibrant UK Sound
Gospel music in Britain today is a rapidly emerging genre and its effect and influence on other areas of the record industry cannot be underestimated. Steve traces the roots of modern black gospel from 19 Century black pioneers such as Thomas Rutling and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who performed for Queen Victoria, to the contemporary sound of the London Community Gospel Choir and Tyndale Thomas who was awarded the MBE for contribution to British Gospel in Nov 2008.
South Lambeth Library, 7.30pm, free
16 Oct
Percussion Workshop
Winston will demonstrate his skills as a percussionist to young people at West Norwood Library Teenage Reading Group. Places are limited to 20.
West Norwood Library, 4.30pm, free
17 Oct
Health and Wellbeing Day for all the family
Shaka services �yoga and relaxation taster sessions, face painting and much more, come along and join in this family day
South Lambeth Library, 7pm-9pm, free.
17 Oct
Black History Series: Green History
Short films, documentaries and talks examine climate change and poverty in developing countries in Africa and the Caribbean; history of sustainability in African and Caribbean communities and sustainability awareness in communities in the UK.
BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum, 1 � 6pm, Free, www.britishmuseum.org
www.britishmuseum.org
21 Oct
�Science and Silence� (HIV event) (film)
Panel discussion on the way HIV has impacted upon the African and Caribbean communities in the UK. Screening of the documentary "Courage and Hope", about the experience of HIV positive teachers living in Kenya
British Library, 6.30 � 9pm, free.
23 Oct
Do you remember Olive Morris?
Did you know Olive Morris? In 2007 Lambeth Libraries and Archives joined up with artist Ana Laura Lopez de la Torre and community activist Liz Obi to uncover the hidden history of one of Lambeth�s unsung residents. This has now changed and hundreds of people have contributed their memories to the Remembering Olive Morris blog. Olive was a key figure in Lambeth�s local history. She worked with the Black Panther movement; set up Brixton Black Women�s Centre, was a founder member of The Organisation of Women of Asian and African Descent (OWAAD) and was central to the squatter campaigns of the 1970s. She died tragically young in 1979 at age 27. The Remember Olive Collective (ROC) � a group of women of diverse ages and backgrounds-have worked with community members, family and friends to create a living archive of recollections on Olive. An exhibition of the work associated with Do you remember Olive Morris project will be taking place from 25 Nov 2009 � 24 January 2010 at the Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street, London SE11 5RH
Brixton library, 7pm , free, http://rememberolivemorris.wordpress.com/
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24 Oct
The Leopard and The Drum
A family show suitable for Nursery, reception and primary aged children.
Osebo the Leopard had the biggest and loudest drum in the whole of the rain forest.
A�traditional Ashante tale brought to life through inter-active music, drama and dance.
Nettlefold Hall, 2.30, �5, tel: 0207 738 66 33,
www.whippersnappers.org
24 Oct
Calypso Workshop
Ages 5 plus. Alexander D Great is a specialist in the Caribbean Calypso tradition.� Alex is going to be helping you to write songs about pioneers (people who are the first to do something or settle somewhere) so have a think about famous inventors or explorers you know about, and l Alex all about them!
South Lambeth Library, 2.30pm, Free
24 Oct
�Brukdown Estate�
Explores the life experiences of young people,�living�in inner city London in the 21 Century. A film made by the Whippersnapper Youth Department and filmed in the�style of an urban soap opera. Funded by The Lambeth Youth Opportunity Fund.
Nettlefold Hall, 6pm, �2.50, tel: 0207 738 66 33
26 Oct
R.C. Ofodile - THOU SHALT NOT
R.C. Ofodile will be launching and reading from his new book Thou Shalt Not
A poignant portrait of personality and principle. The author, R.C. Ofodile has had a varied legal and artistic career. He is an actor, and writes plays, poetry, long and short fiction. He has won the Warehouse Theatre International Playwriting Competition�s Award, as well as the BBC African Performance and World Students� Drama Trust�s Awards.
West Norwood Library, 7pm, free.
28 Oct
10 Anniversary of the Caine Prize for African writing with Brian Chikwava
2009 marks the 10 anniversary of the leading literary prize for African fiction � the Caine prize, named after the late Sir Michael Caine, former Chairman of Booker plc.
This prestigious prize has been a springboard for success for many authors including recently Helon Habila and Segun Afolabi.
In 2004 Zimbabwean Brian Chikwava won the prize and has subsequently published the acclaimed Harare North, an arresting account of London as it is experienced by the Africa's dispossessed. This year also sees the publication of an Anthology of writing from the Caine Prize and from the African winners of the Booker Prize. Join Brian Chikwava, and friends to discuss African writing today � a new generation emerges.
Ben Okri, Chairman of the judges, The Caine Prize 2000 Brixton Library, 7pm
28 Oct
An Imitation of Life (1934)
Will the love between a mother and her daughter conquer the pervading racial discrimination of 1930s America? Followed by Q&A;
Shortwave Cinema and Cafe Bar, 7.30pm, free, tel: 020 7525 3569
28 Oct
Storytelling African and Caribbean Tales. Ages 5 � 11 years
Performance artist Winston Nzinga is an accomplished storyler, percussionist, dancer, singer and teacher. Winston will be performing interactive storyling sessions for children aged 5 � 11 years. Sessions are limited to 30 places.
Durning Library, 2.30pm, free.
28 Oct
A Story of Saleah�s Journey
This interactive storyling performance is based on the true life experiences of Saleah � a story of an elderly Jamaican woman now living in England. The story takes you from Jamaica to England in the late 1940s � 1960s. It follows her life in Jamaica and her journey from Jamaica to England to join her husband, an ex service-man, for a �better life� in England. This is a fantastic performance not to be missed!
Streatham Library, 2.30pm, free.
29 Oct
Caribbean Healthy Living Day
Diabetes UK are hosting a Free�African and Caribbean Healthy Living Day open to those with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes on�Talks will be given on�diabetes; stroke and heart disease with a healthy Caribbean cook and eat session run by Chef Barrington Palmer.
Nettlefold Hall, 10am-3pm, free, tel: 020 7424 1108
30 Oct
Lodon Southbank University
Faybien Allen begins his journey to self-discovery with the aid oflogan his two best friends. He also plays the teacher at s to these friends as well. Faybien�s father�s disappointment looms over any of his achievements or progress toward self-acceptance until a stranger enters his life.
The Keyworth Centre Main Auditorium, London Southbank University, 7pm, Free
30 Oct
Nzinga Dance -African puppets/dolls�workshops
Limited spaces, book in advance Nzinga Dance is an African and Caribbean cultural arts ensemble specialising in a range of music, storyling, and craft workshops. They offer a unique insight into traditions of both cultures.
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