February

10 Monday

Discussion:
"Lunch Rap: African Americans Making it Through UCSC," sponsored by Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) and African American Resource & Cultural Center. 3 to 4:30 p.m., College 8, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

12 Wednesday

Workshop:
Resume writing workshop, sponsored by EOP and African American Resource & Cultural Center. 3 to 4:30 p.m., College 8, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

13 Thursday

College Night:
Black History Month celebration and preview of "A Soldier's Play" by Charles Fuller, performed by the UCSC African American Theater Arts Troupe. 5 to 7 p.m., College Eight/Oakes Dining Hall.

College Night:
African American Family Affair College Night, featuring dancers, music, storytelling, and more. 5 p.m., Merrill College.

14 Friday

Enrichment Day:
Annual African Black Student Enrichment Day. 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., UCSC Performing Arts Mainstage. Free. 471-2801 or 459-2296.

Theater:
The UCSC African American Theater Arts Troupe presents "A Soldier's Play" by Charles Fuller. 8 p.m., Performing Arts Second Stage (formerly the Performing Arts Concert Hall) Tickets $9 general, $6 students with I.D. at the door. 459-2159 for tickets.

Theater:
Aboki Productions of Santa Cruz presents "A Man and His Hammer," African American music and folklore. 8 p.m., Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. Tickets $6 adults, $4 children, available at Bookshop Santa Cruz. 459-8837.

Dance:
"Fertility Dance" with music by Kosono, African Hilife Band. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cowell College Dining Hall. Free.

15 Saturday

Theater:
"A Soldier's Play," 8 p.m. See February 14.

Theater:
"A Man and His Hammer," 2 p.m. See February 14.

16 Sunday

Theater:
"A Soldier's Play," 3 p.m. See February 14.

Theater:
"A Man and His Hammer," 8 p.m. See February 14.

18 Tuesday

Exhibit:
African American Art Exhibit, presented by African Black Student Alliance. 7 to 11 p.m., Guzman Room, Oakes College.

Fellowship:
African American Christian Fellowship. Noon to 2 p.m., African American Resource & Cultural Center office, College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

19 Wednesday

Meeting:
African American Resource & Cultural Center retreat planning meeting. 4 to 6 p.m., College 8, Building 1, Apt. 1101. 459-3207.

Meeting:
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority informational meeting. Time and place to be announced. 421-6653.

20 Thursday

Lecture:
"The Black Panther Party Then and Now: A Continuation of the Legacy," by David Hilliard, a former member of the Black Panthers. 7 to 10 p.m., Oakes Learning Center. Free.

21 Friday

Presentation:
"A Special Evening with Maya Angelou," presented by Crown College student government and Michael Reinhold of Palookaville. Featuring Maya Angelou, Linda Tillery, and the Cultural Heritage Choir. 8 p.m., Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at Crown College Student Activities, $15 Crown students, $20 other students. At Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, regular admission tickets sell for $24 to $50. 454-0600.

Fashion Show:
African American health and hair fashion show, presented by African Black Women United. 8 p.m., Cowell College Dining Hall.

Luncheon:
Faculty/staff luncheon sponsored by African American Resource & Cultural Center. 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. 459-3207.

Theater:
"A Soldier's Play," 8 p.m. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. See February 14.

Workshop:
"Go to High School, Go to College," sponsored by Oakes College, College Eight, and Alpha Phi Alpha. Time, location to be announced. 423-4033.

22 Saturday

Conference:
UC Berkeley Student Leadership Conference. Approximately 10 to 20 students may attend with transportation provided. For information and to RSVP, call African American Resource & Cultural Center at 459-3207.

Theater:
"A Soldier's Play," 8 p.m. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. See February 14.

Workshop:
"Go to High School, Go to College." See February 21.

23 Sunday

Potluck Dinner:
African American unity potluck dinner. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Front Street, Santa Cruz. Free. For more information, call 429-9623.

24 Monday

Discussion:
"Lunch Rap: African Americans and Graduate Education." Sponsored by EOP and African American Resource & Cultural Center. Noon to 2 p.m., College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

Art Exhibit:
African American art exhibit. 7:30 p.m., Guzman Room, Oakes College.

25 Tuesday

Presentation:
The African Black Student Alliance presents Shannon Reeves, president of the Oakland chapter of the NAACP. 7:30 p.m., Kresge Town Hall.

27 Thursday

Workshop:
"African Forms of Art: Doll and Quilt Making," by Kali M'Bula. Noon to 2 p.m., African American Resource & Cultural Center office, College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

Concert:
Kito Gamble and Faye Carol, a contemporary mother/daughter jazz group. 7:30 p.m., Merrill College Dining Hall. Free.

Video:
"A Perfect Image, Black Women Images," sponsored by College Eight and the UCSC Women's Center. 8 p.m., College Eight.

Workshop:
"Choosing a Major," sponsored by EOP and African American Resource & Cultural Center. 3 p.m., College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

28 Friday

Social Event:
African American Cafe Night, with food, music, and board games. 7 p.m., College Eight Cafe.

Dinner:
African American unity dinner, sponsored by African Black Student Alliance. Merrill College. More information to be announced.

March

1 Saturday

Concert:
"Jazz and Blues Night," sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Oakes Cafe.

3 Monday

Presentation:
"Unashamedly Young Gifted and Black Young Poets." 7 p.m., Merrill College Dining Hall.

6 Tuesday

Workshop:
"Learning to Surf the Web and the Internet." Sponsored by EOP and African American Resource & Cultural Center. 3 p.m., College Eight, Building 1, Apt. 1101. Free. 459-3207.

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