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2 - The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, September 24, 2008 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS Lucas Theatre and Memorial Health present Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m. This group of tradition al musicians is directed by Bamba Dembele, who is also a big star of the Super Rail Band of Bamako as well as the percussionist in the Super Djata band Karkar; as his striking force, he uses the country's traditional sounds and rhythms. The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa's acoustics are power ful. The musicians use well known instruments, the Kora, N'Goni, the Balaphon, Djembe, Doundouns, and flute. This orchestra uses all the musical styles of Mali: peul, malinke, senoufo, bam- bara and like many other artists in this country, the Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa has gone over seas to open up new horizons for itself. The famous singer Oumou Sangare, for instance, started her profes sional career with this orchestra, and so did Toumany Diabate, the prince of Kora. The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa has offered astounding perform ances to its audience: Varied percussion instruments, from the djembe to doundouns and other balaphons, excellent dancers whose muscles seem to be capable of any move ment at any speed, and a very elaborate visual ensemble with colorful, inventive cos tumes. It is a modem ballet as if from another world, with graceful movements and a virtuosity, which have con veyed irresistible drive and force to the public. Between tradition and modernity, its repertory is rich and varied. The traditional rhythms, songs and dances are always represented in the troupe's various creations, as well as the Mandingo tradition. "Fantastic! Never before has such a rich and colorful ensemble visited the UK from the shores of Africa." - London Times Tickets are $30, $25 and $20. Available by calling 912-525-5050 or online at www.lucastheatre.com <http://www.lucastheatre.co m> . Applicable fees may apply. COHSTRL 912-629-6100 Office 912-056-0686 Cell www.CoasialChevroiei.com — ■ ■ ' ■ Brandon Rodgers, Used Car Manager Now in Savannah Want to Grow Your Business? A Small Business Loan Could Help. ACCION USA offers business owners: Loons From $500 to $25,000 * Easy Application Process & Flexible Requirements www.accionuscieOrg Call Now! 912-233-5558 ACCfN 866-245-0783 suppon^. im P i icnd ng. Suppcrling. inspiring Step Up Savannah with Hands On Savannah offers “ Welcome to the State of Poverty” simulation, 9 a.nu, Oct 14 at the Civic Center Hands On Savannah of the United Way of the Coastal Empire and Step Up Savannah, Inc. are partner ing to host a poverty simula tion on Tuesday, October 14. The simulation is open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. - 12 noon at Savannah’s Civic Center. The simulations, developed by Rowel (Reform Organization of Welfare) Education Association, require groups of 35 to 75 people to assume the roles of families living in poverty. The goal of each family is to survive for one month, which takes place in four 15- minute “weeks.” In this time, participants must maintain secure shelter, util ities, feed their families, make loan payments, meet living expenses such as transportation, handle unex pected emergencies, access local support services, and keep their children in school - all while subsisting at or below the poverty level. Thousands of families in Chatham County are liv ing at or below the poverty level. For them, every day can turn into an emergency, whether it is securing a place to live, feeding their fami lies, paying utility bills or finding and accessing trans portation and support servic es to help them meet basic needs. The simulation is open to anyone who wants to learn more about what it’s like to live in poverty in our community. Participation is free but registration is required. To register for the Tuesday, Oct. 14 simulation at the Civic Center, contact Shawnte Tyler by calling 644-6439 or by e-mail at styler@savannahchamber. com Assistant City Manager to Speak at the Hungry Club Rochelle Small-Toney, Assistant City Manager for Public Development, will speak at the regular monthly breakfast of the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS), on Saturday October 4, 2008, in the Multipurpose Annex of the May Street YMCA, at 9:30 AM. Ms. Small-Toney, was hired by City Manager Michael Brown on July 9, 2007. As chief of the Public Development Bureau, Small-Toney oversees eight departments focused on neighborhood livability, Rochelle Small-Toney affordable housing, poverty eradication, enforcement of zoning, development, and property maintenance codes, designing infrastructure improvements, and small business loans. “She says that she wants to hear from us, and we certainly want to hear from her”, says Rev. Carol Q. King, president of the HCFS. She manages many of the areas that profoundly affect the quality of life in our community. We are anx ious to hear her vision and to share views and discuss some of these vital issues and concerns with her. For more information, please call Julia Wright at 233-0855 or Diana Harvey Johnson at 927-8425. Savannah State University to Perform Greek Comedy Lysistrata Savannah State University will perform the Greek classic Lysistrata on October 2-4, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. and October 5, at 3:00 P.M in Kennedy Theatre on SSU campus. The perform ance is sponsored by Savannah State University ; tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for stu dents/faculty. Lysistrata, written in 411 BC by Aristophanes, is a comedy in which the first battle of the sexes ensues. The title character, played by Leneshia Dixon, asks the all the woman of Sparta , Thebes and Corinth to refuse sex with their husbands until a treaty for peace has been signed. This demand leads to a spectacle of comedy in every way imaginable. Director Teresa- Michelle Walker and Designer David I. L. Poole are excited about the African influence brought throughout the production. Designer Poole has managed to fuse the production concept of Greek and African theatre through the use of costumes, set, and masks. This is the first production of the 2008- 2009 theatrical season at Savannah State University . Upcoming productions include Nora by Ingmar Bergman, Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, and Pericles by William Shakespeare. “Custodial Parents Day Out” Parent & Child is proud to announce “Custodial Parent Day Out” for the com munity to be held September 27, 2008, 505 East 54th St., Noon-2pm. All custodial par ents and their children are encouraged to attend this free event. The purpose of this event is to recognize and salute custodial parents in Chatham County. Parent & Child services mission is assisting families and youth in meeting life's challenges through the devel opment of strength-based resources, community part nerships and the provisions of See Parent’s Day, page 12 g>tbtte|> S. Jottetf Sc Campbell Funeral Services “Family Serving Families” David L. Campbell. 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