Visions of Africa

EXHIBIT DETAILS:

VISIONS OF AFRICA
July 29th - August 6th 2006
At the Baobab Cultural Center, 315 Gregory St. Rochester
Gallery Hours: Sat/Sun 10-5pm, Mon-Thur 6-10pm
Tel: (585) 546-4790
www.thebaobab.org


Artist Lecture- "The Spirit of Africa; life in the bush"
When: Friday, July 28th 7-9pm
Where: The Baobab Cultural Center
Info: Come here me talk about my experiences in Africa, including living in the Zambian VIllage of Monze working with deaf children and adventures traveling through the desert country of Namibia. Guitarist Brendan Guisti will be performing as well, mixing his wonderful sounds with poetry I wrote about my journeys.


Opening Reception
When: Saturday, July 29th 2-5pm
Where: The Baobab Cultural Center
Info: View the official opening of the show and listen to the intoxicating sounds of Chea.


Invitational Mixer
When: Saturday, July 29th 8pm
Where: The Baobab Cultural Center
Info: Taste the flavors of Africa with the Baobab's own chef from Cameroon. Entertainment to follow. Tickets are $15/pp or $25 for two.

This is an exhibit featuring photos taken in Zambia and Namibia by Rigel Klingman. There will be an Artist's Lecture on July 28th, accompanied by guitarist Brendan Giusti. The official opening will then take place that Saturday with a performance by Chea. An invitational mixer will be held after the Opening Reception at 8pm. You can contact Rigel at rigelsorion@gmail.com for an invite & rsvp.

Also, of any work sold, half of the proceeds will be contributed back to Deaf Education & Arts for African Families: www.deaaf.org. This is the organization Rigel worked with while in Zambia.

Truly, go check this girl out! She is an absolute goddess and not to be missed! Hope to see you there!