March: what's happening where!

ATLANTA

* Denyce Graves, mezzosoprano. Emory University, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. March 3.

* Jelly's Last Jam. Broadway musical. Alliance Theatre Company. March 15-April 9.

* Universoul Circus. Turner Field. Through March 5.

CHICAGO

* A Right Given But Denied-Exploring the Civil Rights Movement. Exhibit. DuSable Museum of African American History. Through April.

COLUMBUS, Ohio

* Columbus Jazz Orchestra: The Cotton Club-Then and Now. Southern Theatre. March 22-26.

DETROIT

* Images of Human Rights: South African Prints. Exhibit. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Coleman A. Young Exhibition Room. Through March 2.

HOUSTON

* From TSU to the World--The Barbara Jordan Archives. A special exhibit exploring the life and accomplishments of Barbara Jordan, the formidable Texas congresswoman, on the 10th anniversary of her death. Robert James Terry Library at Texas Southern University. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends by appointment.

LAKE CHARLES, La.

* Black Heritage Festival of Louisiana. 900 Lakeshore Drive. March 3-5.

LOS ANGELES

* Les Ballets Africains-Gamelan Burat Wangi. Features the exceptional Guinean ensemble with dazzling high-speed dance and acrobatics. Walt Disney Concert Hall. March 22.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

* Bill Pickett Rodeo. All Black rodeo. Agricenter Show Place Arena. March 4.

* 7th Annual International Film Festival. Malco Studio on the Square at Overton Square. March 23-26.

MYSTIC, Conn.

* Black Hands, Blue Seas: The Maritime Heritage of African Americans. This new exhibit chronicles the significant contributions of African-Americans to maritime history. Mystic Seaport--The Museum of America and the Sea. Through May 2007.

NEW YORK CITY

* Apollo Theater Women's History Month lineup features Cece Winans, March 10, and Roberta Flack, March 25.

* Philadelphia: City of Brotherly Jazz. Sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Rose Theater. March 10-11.

* Harlem YMCA Salute to Black Achievers. Sheraton New York Marriott Marquis Times Square Hotel. Bill Cosby is the keynote speaker. March 23.

PITTSBURGH

* National Society of Black Engineers annual convention. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. March 29-April 2.

ST. LOUIS

* Relativity. Play. The St. Louis Black Repertory Company. Through March 5.

* The Sheldon Special Concerts--Just a Closer Walk With Thee: The Sacred Sounds of New Orleans and Southern Gospel. The Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. March 31.

SAN FRANCISCO

* SFJAZZ Spring Season 2006. Joshua Redman, artistic director. Various venues. March 17-June 17.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

* National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) 22nd Annual Communications Awards Dinner. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. March 10.

* National Black Law Students Association convention. March 22-26.

* American Piano: Black Virtuoso Tradition. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center/ Gildenhorn Recital Hall. March 10.

* Urban Bush Women. All female ensemble weaves together dance, live music and storytelling as a catalyst for social change. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. March 24-25.

ISLAND DESTINATIONS

ANGUILLA

* 16th Annual Moonsplash Music Festival. The Dune Preserve. March 16-19.

BARBADOS

* Holder's Season. A celebration of opera, music and theatre. Holder's House. St. James. March 11-April 3.

BERMUDA

* Bermuda International Film Festival 2006. Various sites and times. March 17-25.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

* St. John Blues Festival. Cruz Bay. March 22-28.

NOTE: Sponsors may change dates or locations after the magazine has been published. Travelers should verify event information with local sponsors.

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