Prince George's Suite Magazine is an award-winning lifestyle publication that publishes six times per year. It's mission is to tell the story of Prince George's County and it's residents, to shed light on the best and brightest in the country and to offer positive lifestyle options to those who live, work and play in the region.
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This special gathering will bring together Vietnamese American youth, artists, cultural leaders, and community members from across the country to celebrate our heritage and explore the evolving nature of our identity.
Performances: Oct 18 - Nov 24
Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo stars as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner grappling with a failing business and buried secrets. When his son Nick returns from a mental wellness facility after a traumatic incident, Nelson's world unravels. Committed to protecting his family and business, he tackles racial and identity challenges to achieve his dream, proving his success. In this gripping tale of resilience, Nelson must navigate morality's murky waters to salvage his future. Will he emerge victorious, or will his past consume everything he holds dear?
Performances: Sep 6-Oct 13
Step into the vibrant world of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, a riotously funny yet deeply resonant play by Jocelyn Bioh. Set in the pulsating heart of Harlem, this comedic gem unravels the complexities of cultural identity, assimilation, and the pursuit of the American Dream within the African immigrant community. Follow the uproarious escapades of Marie, Bea, Miriam, Aminata, Ndidi, Jaja, and others as they navigate life and laughter in Jaja's bustling hair braiding salon. With humor as rich as its characters, this Tony Award-winning production weaves hilarious moments with profound insights, celebrating the indomitable spirit and interconnectedness that define us all.
Shows: 2pm & 6pm
Afro-futurism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Shows: 2pm & 6pm
Afro-futurism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Performances: Feb 10-25; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm, except Feb 25 - last show at 2pm.
2nd Star Productions. “Crown” by Regina Taylor.
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young Black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion.
Dionne Warwick
For her first Dean’s Lecture Series as dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, Stephanie Shonekan will be in conversation with legendary singer, activist and philanthropist Dionne Warwick. Shonekan and Warwick share a rich background in music. Shonekan is an esteemed ethnomusicologist, and Warwick is an award-winning, chart-topping musician. They will discuss the connection between music and social justice and how celebrities can catalyze positive change in the world. They will also delve into a timely dialogue around race, culture, identity and history. The lecture will conclude with a Q&A.
Performances: Feb 10-25; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm, except Feb 25 - last show at 2pm.
2nd Star Productions. “Crown” by Regina Taylor.
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young Black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion.
Performances: Feb 10-25; Fri/Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm, except Feb 25 - last show at 2pm.
2nd Star Productions. “Crown” by Regina Taylor.
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young Black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social functioning. There is a hat for every occasion, from flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, and the tradition of hats is traced back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and current fashion.
Performances: Nov 10-12
The Colored Museum has electrified, discomforted, and delighted audiences of all colors, redefining our ideas of what it means to be Black in contemporary America. Its eleven “exhibits” undermine Black stereotypes old and new, and return to the facts of what being Black means.
The Prince George's County Office of Human Rights and PGCMLS host a new discussion series that explores the intersections between disabilities, identity, and access. Hosted by disability advocate Findley Eve Holland and special education teacher Christopher Neuhaus. Special guest: Erikson Young (Smithsonian Institution and former Peace Corps Volunteer).
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Dates: Sept 22 at 4pm, Sept 25 at 12pm. 120 min. | FREE | REGISTER
Building Racial Equity in the Arts through Dance (BREAD) offers monthly training & dialogue sessions, free of charge, for dancers and dance educators.
Our next sessions will be facilitated by Marisol Encinias, Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of New Mexico. Come to one or both sessions -- it is the same planned session, but conversations will change depending on the participants!
Marisol, also the Executive Director of the National Institute of Flamenco, continues to preserve and promote flamenco's artistry, history, and culture within both national and international communities. Her BREAD discussion, Flamenco—Identity, Resilience, Place, and Family will share her long history with this beautiful art form while exploring the implications of Flamenco culture within the world.
Dates: Sept 22 at 4pm, Sept 25 at 12pm. 120 min. | FREE | REGISTER
Building Racial Equity in the Arts through Dance (BREAD) offers monthly training & dialogue sessions, free of charge, for dancers and dance educators.
Our next sessions will be facilitated by Marisol Encinias, Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of New Mexico. Come to one or both sessions -- it is the same planned session, but conversations will change depending on the participants!
Marisol, also the Executive Director of the National Institute of Flamenco, continues to preserve and promote flamenco's artistry, history, and culture within both national and international communities. Her BREAD discussion, Flamenco—Identity, Resilience, Place, and Family will share her long history with this beautiful art form while exploring the implications of Flamenco culture within the world.
Art critic, consultant, and Cuban American artist, Lenny Campello, delves into the history and evolution of the Latino ethnic label and discusses important questions on the issue while wrapping it around the context of the fine arts in a sometimes funny, but always informative presentation.
