This year is the 20th anniversary of the cultural festival that showcases an amazing variety of works and artists from all different genres: dance, music, visual arts, theater, you name it, they got it. If you’re a fan of the arts in any way, the NBAF provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the African-American arts scene in an up-close and interactive way.There’s so much good stuff going on, I have no idea how I’m going to fit all the things I want to see / hear / do in, but dammit I intend to try. If this weekend was any indicator, I’ve got my work cut out for me.Below are some of the events that I plan on checking out over the next few days, followed by a longer listing of other events gleaned from the NBAF’s Highlights Guide.For more information, visit the NBAF’s website at http://www.nbaf.org. Or add them as a friend on Facebook or Myspace Hope to see you out and about!

Ksolo’s NBAF Itinerary:
July 18 - Jazz at the High NBAF Edition & Latin Dance Party
July 19 - Hot Ice International Groove Lounge; www.centerstage-atlanta.com
July 25 - Art, Beats, and Lyrics; Foundry at Puritan Mills; www.occasionalsuperstar.com/abl/
July 25, 26, 27 - World Music Festival at Centennial Olympic Park; Free (codeword: It’s Going DOWN)
Through Aug 1 – Carrie Mae Weems, “Constructing History: A Requiem to Mark the Moment”; Free
through August 10: Young Americans – Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright
Road to Freedom – Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement; www.woodruffcenter.org 

Other NBAF Highlights:
July 25 - Vinx and the Soul Kitchen Redux ; Hyatt Hotel, $15
July 26 - Follow the Sun Carnival (great for kids!)
July 26 - FunkJazz Kafé; www.funkjazzkafe.com ; $25
through July 27 - Something Like A Fahamenon; www.fahamupecouart.com/FAHAMENON
through August 3 – “The Amen Corner”; www.truecolorstheatrecompany.com or
through August 3 - “Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple”; www.theaterofthestars.com/colorpurple

cheers,

k