Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy

RSVP Amharic (Ethiopian Language) Classes for Our Youth & Adults Every Saturday, June 6 - July 25 2:00pm Unlock the door to ancient Africa by learning Amharic. Led by Ethiopian Native, and published author Zewditu Fesseha, this class presents the ancient Semitic language and provides means to explore the culture and heritage of Ethiopia. Participants will learn principles of Ethiopian life that can be shared at home to unite the family and connect with one of the oldest nations of the African Diaspora. The Laquech One Amharic Language Workbook can be purchased through Ifetayo before class. All ages are welcome! More >> Admission: FREE Location: St. Mark's Day School, 1346 President Street, Bklyn, NY

RSVP Alumni Association Sponsored Mid Afternoon Arts & Humanities Seminar Saturday, July 11 2:00pm - 5:00pm Join an esteemed panel of African dance, drum and song legends as they discuss the state of African Diaspora Arts and how the arts ensure community development and community building. Attendees to the panel discussion will receive passes to the FREE African dance, drum and song workshops that will immediately follow the panel discussion. For more information on the location and to RSVP email arts@ifetayo.org or call 718 856-1123. Ages: This seminar is open to all with an emphasis on young adults ages 21-35 years of age. Admission: FREE Location: Location information will be distributed to registered persons only. Please RSVP to obtain the location.

RSVP Alumni Association Sponsored Evening Music Social Saturday, July 11 7 :00pm–11:00pm Join Ifetayo’s Alumni Association as they sponsor a casual meet and greet at a premiere music café in Brooklyn. Come and learn more about Ifetayo through our Alumni Association. Ages: This event is for ages 21 and older. Admission: FREE Location: Location information will be distributed to registered persons only. Please RSVP to obtain the location.

RSVP Free Herbal Nature Walk with Tioma Allison Saturday, July 18 12:00pm Walk with us as we explore and discuss an herbal approach to health and wellness. Tioma Allison, RN, is a certified nursemidwife with extensive experience in home birth and wellwoman gyn care for over 20 years. A graduate of Yale, NYU and Colombia, she writes on various health matters and also leads regular herbal tours, pointing out wild foods and herbs of our region. Pre-registration necessary. Admission: FREE Ages: For older teens and adults. Location: Prospect Park - Bklyn, NY

RSVP Ethiopia Traveler’s Planning Session Saturday, July 25 6:00pm Reconnecting the People of the African Diaspora! The Marcus Garvey Cultural Heritage Program’s Sankofa International Cultural Studies/Exchange warmly invites you to our planning session for our upcoming trip to Ethiopia. Learn about our itinerary in detail and join us as we share our plan for the journey of a lifetime. Ethiopian Cuisine will be served. More >> Ages: All Ages Admission: The planning session is FREE. Trip payment arrangements can be made online by clicking here or in person. Full payment deadline is June 27, 2009. Location: To Be Announced

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Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy is an arts and cultural organization dedicated to supporting the creative, educational and vocational development of youth and families of African descent. Our organization strives to enhance their lives by providing programs in cultural awareness, performing and visual arts, as well as academic enrichment, health and wellness, and professional skills development. more>>>

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