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Valerie Stephens
Exploring Nina Simone
An Evening of the Music by Dr. Nina Simone featuring Urban Music Award winner Valerie Stephens — Vocals, Frank Wilkins — Keyboards, Lennie Bradford — Bass, Yoron Israel — Drums, and Vicente LeBron — Percussion. For this evening, the Art Gallery will transformed into café surrounded by works of artists Paul Goodnight, Ekua Holmes, Richard Waters, Kwest, Darrell Ann Gane-McCallas, Hakim Raquib and the Jazz Photography of Vinnie Haynes. Jazz at the Piano Factory Gallery, 791 Tremont St., Boston. Part of JazzBoston Week. Two Shows: 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10. For More Information: 617-437-9365.

Art on Film
The MFA Film Program is pleased to present a special screening of Joan Frosch and Alla Kovgan’s dance documentary “Movement (R)evolution Africa” at 8 pm. Directors Joan Frosch and Alla Kovgan will be present with Nora Chipaumire, principal dancer and associate artistic director of Urban Bush Women Company, for a discussion following the screening. Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. MFA members, seniors, and students $8; general admission $9. Visit mfa.org for more information. Call 617-369-3907 for ticket orders.

Prison Violence: Sexual, physical, and emotional harm towards men and women confined to Massachusetts prisons
View the movie “Turned Out: Sexual Assault Behind Bars.” 7-9:30 p.m. at Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St., Boston (Copley Square T Stop). Refreshments will be available. Contributions greatly appreciated. For more information on this event and Through Barbed Wire: 617-576-5367, http://www. throughbarbedwire.com. Email: throughbarbedwire@ yahoo.com. Venue info: Jason (617) 266-6710, www.commchurch.org.

SAT., APR. 28

Blood Drive
Annual Community Blood Drive to be held at Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church, 378 Washington St., Dorchester from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Further Info: 617-288-8410. Leave a message.

SUN., APR. 29

Making Democracy Work: Citizen’s Rights and Responsibilities
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts. Keynote speaker will be Alan Khazei, co-founder of City Year with a welcome from mayor Thomas Menino, also featuring the Wood Hill Middle School Hand Bell Choir. Winners of League’s 8th annual Online Student Essay Contest will read essays and receive prizes. Faneuil Hall, Great Hall, Boston from 2-4 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Stop & Shop. For more information call 617-523-2999 or go to www.lwvma.org.

Archdiocese of Boston Black Catholic Choir 14th Annual Concert
The Archdiocese of Boston Black Catholic Choir (ABBCC) will present its 14th Annual Spring Concert, at 4:30 p.m., at St. Katharine Drexel Church, located at 517 Blue Hill Ave. in Dorchester. This year’s concert, promises to be an uplifting experience. The concert is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Cultural Diversity, Black Catholic Ministries at 617-746-5810.

Jeremiah E. Burke
Class of 1957
The Jeremiah E. Burke High School class of 1957 is planning its 50th class reunion for April 29. The Reunion Committee is looking for graduates! For further information and/or if you can provide us with contact information for any of our classmates, please call or email Judi Green at 617-916-9385 or super_mom39 @yahoo.com, Mary-Ann Griciunas at dquiltr2@ yahoo.com, or Sandra Johnson at sw256@aol.com.

MON., APR. 30

The Connolly Branch Library in Jamaica Plain Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
The Connolly Branch Library in Jamaica Plain will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary from 6-8 p.m. Patrons, “friends” and the community will toast this neighborhood jewel, the Connolly Branch, it’s free resources, services and the many changes the building has undergone through the years. The 75th Anniversary will feature live music by the “Sugarfoot” Latin Jazz Band, an historical exhibition of the branch and an art exhibit titled “Faces of JP” which will include portraits by Carla Osberg and Gloria Carrigg. These artists will also be available from 5-6 p.m. to answer questions about the exhibit. Other festivities of the night will include a display of autographed books donated to the library by local authors and honorary committee members; fun activities for children and a birthday cake. 433 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. 617-522-1960.

MASS Healthcare Discussion
The Boston Branch of the NAACP will host a discussion on the new MASS Healthcare coverage, the steps to register and deadlines. The event will be held at the Roxbury Community College Media Arts Building, Room 301 at 6:30 p.m. John McDonough, the Executive Director for Healthcare for All, will be on hand to explain the new coverage and how to register. All are welcome to ojoin what will be an informative and lively discussion on your local healthcare services. For more information contact the NAACP, Boston Branch at 617-427-9494 or email at President. NAACPBoston Branch@verizon.net.

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