Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL)
Meet the Playwright Presents: Queens Girl in the World
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesQueens Girl in the World is the story of Jacqueline Marie Butler who comes of age in East Elmhurst, Queens. It’s 1962 and the kids in her neighborhood dance to Motown, teach her about the birds and the bees,…
Sacred Landscape Of The Divine Feminine
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThe show will support the spirit of female energy by paintings, sound, words, and an install of found materials where this energy has been compromised. Curated by Lisa Wade. Opening at 10am on December 16th at JCAL's Community Gallery. This…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Angelica Sanchez
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesFree jazz show headlined by Angelica Sanchez! Pianist/Composer/Educator Angelica Sanchez' music has been recognized in national and international publications including Jazz Times, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune amongst others. She was also the 2008 recipient of a French/American Chamber…
Episodes of The Soul
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesA captivating dance event at JCAL! ZCO/DANCEPROJECT is a collective of captivating dancers who erase boundaries and embrace challenges. Witness performances that reflect the inner demons, turmoil, joy and anger that we struggle with everyday as we travel through life.…
Just Being
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Jazz, various forms of dance, storytelling, spoken word and so much more. "Just BEing" is an artistic blend of various pronouncements in relation to "this thing called life", identity, and chosen existence that creates…
Just BEing
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United States"Just BEing" is an artistic blend of various pronouncements in relation to "this thing called life", identity, and chosen existence that creates a space for all to commune in a common rhythm. To "BE", a verb, an action, is to…
Meet the Playwright Presents: Queens Girl in the World
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesQueens Girl in the World is the story of Jacqueline Marie Butler who comes of age in East Elmhurst, Queens. It’s 1962 and the kids in her neighborhood dance to Motown, teach her about the birds and the bees, and…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Milena Casado
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesFree live Jazz music, featuring the acclaimed Milena Casado! Milena Casado is a composer, flugelhorn and trumpet player from Spain, whose sound and creativity have led her to perform with acclaimed international artists. During the course of her career, Milena…
Closing Reception
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for the closing reception of two fantastic exhibitions! About the Exhibitions: Sacred Landscape of the Divine Feminine: The show supports the spirit of female energy by paintings, sound, words, and an install of found materials where this energy…
JCAL Winter Workshops Open House
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesGet a feel for our upcoming winter workshops at this free open house! Join us at JCAL Winter Workshops Open House to meet the teaching artists and receive free demos of our upcoming offerings. Workshops include "New Threads, Old Fabric:…
Thursday Night Jazz Presents: Marcus Gilmore
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesFree Jazz Show featuring the acclaimed drummer Marcus Gilmore! Marcus grew up in Queens, 10 minutes from JCAL. His grandfather is the legendary drummer Roy Haynes. Marcus has performed with some of today’s best known contemporary jazz artists, including Chick…
Riddim Section Presents: Riffz
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesEnjoy the season premiere of Riddim Section featuring the exciting band Riffz! Riddim Section features free monthly concerts from community-based musicians exploring music of the Diaspora, February to June. About the band: Riffz” was established in 2009. The band retains…
Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this Black History/Women's History Month Presentation! This special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess:…
Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this Black History/Women's History Month Presentation! This special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess:…
Queen Bess (The Bessie Coleman Story)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess (The Bessie Coleman Story) By Tommie J. Moore was…
Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this Black History/Women's History Month Presentation! This special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess:…
Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this Black History/Women's History Month Presentation! This special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess:…
Queen Bess (The Bessie Coleman Story)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess (The Bessie Coleman Story) By Tommie J. Moore was…
Kofago Dance Ensemble – Black History Month Dance Performance
Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, JamaicaKofago Dance Ensemble exists at the nexus of African dance traditions and the Black experience in America. Their work as a dance company is focused on healing and ritual through the performing arts.
Queen Bess – The Bessie Coleman Story
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us for this Black History/Women's History Month Presentation! This special play will celebrate the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license. Queen Bess:…