Paper Swan Benefit
Announcing the Paper Swan Benefit for Africa Volunteer Corps! We are proud and excited to be working with the amazing folks from Paper Swan for a benefit to launch Africa Volunteer Corps’ pilot program in Tanzania. Join us in New York, April 19th, at Union Hall in Park Slope for a night of music, art, film, and lots of fun.
When: April 19th, 2011 (Doors open at 8pm)
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union St (at 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY 11215
What: Darn good entertainment for a darn good cause. All for only $5.
AVC Benefit at Farm
Come rock out with Africa Volunteer Corps at Farm 255 in Athens, GA. With Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, The Decorations, Sleeping Friends, and more. The party starts at 10:30 pm, 255 W. Washington Street, Athens.
Visualize Change Film Forum
2011 marks the start of the first annual Africa Volunteer Corps Visualize Change Film Forum fundraising series. The event swill raise awareness about positive stories coming out of Africa, stories of African empowerment, and the importance of putting locals in charge of the development process while raising funds for AVC. Events will feature a silent auction of goods donated by local businesses, a question/answer session with AVC founder Caitlin Kelley and a panel of experts, and a catered reception provided. Stay tuned for updated ticket, film, and panelist information
Athens, GA: Ciné 234 W. Hancock Ave (Between Pulaski and Hull)
April 25th, 6-9 pm
$5 – tickets at the door
Discussion with AVC Founder Caitlin Kelley, Director of University of Georgia African Studies Institute Dr. Jack Houston, and University of Georgia PhD candidate in Anthropology and Founder of World Education Fund Joe Lanning.
New York, NY: Maysles Cinema 343 Malcolm X Blvd / Lenox Ave (Between 127th and 128th Streets)
April 26th, 6-9 pm
$15 in advance/ $20 at the door. Get tickets here
Discussion with AVC Founder Caitlin Kelley, filmmaker Eve Symington, and Barnard Professor of Africana Studies Yvette Christiansë.
Chicago, IL: Links Hall 3435 N. Sheffield Avenue, Suite 207
May 9th, 7:00-10:00 pm
$15 in advance/$20 at the door. Get tickets here.
Discussion with AVC Founder Caitlin Kelley, filmmaker Orion Pahl, and East West University Professor Kevin Smith.
African Party at Shrine
On May 20th, 2011, join us for a night of booty shaking and change making at Shrine in Harlem. We’ll have African bands and a raffle to benefit Africa Volunteer Corps. Come shake it for a good cause: May 20th, 6:00-midnight, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, New York. No cover.