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DESCRIPTION:Skating Takes Center Stage at Art Exhibit on Display at San Francisco’s 
 African American Art & Culture Complex\n\nSAN FRANCISCO -- On Saturday, 
 July 23, the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC) will partner 
 with Tha Hood Games and San Francisco Parks & Recreation to transform its 
 parking lot into a skate park – complete with miniature skate obstacles 
 and ramps – as it kicks off the multi-media art exhibit, “Tha Hood 
 Games: Kids. Community. Comrades.” \n\nOn display at the AAACC’s 
 Sargent Johnson Gallery from July 15, 2011, through January 5, 2012, the 
 dynamic exhibit features paintings, murals, photography and video from the 
 Tha Hood Games, created in 2005 by Oakland artist and educator Keith 
 “K-Dub” Williams along with Barbara "Adjoa" Murden. The group organizes 
 events featuring skateboarding, art-making, music and dance performances to 
 give inner-city youth a positive and creative platform to display their 
 artistic and athletic talents. More than 30 events have been produced in 
 Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  \n"Tha Hood Games gives 
 youth an opportunity to showcase and nurture their skills in skateboarding, 
 music, dance and the visual arts in their own communities,” said 
 Williams.  “Over the years, our family of art educators, students, 
 skateboarders, artists, photographers and videographers have created and 
 captured amazing artwork and images from our events. This exhibition is our 
 way of sharing our journey visually, and spotlighting our family of 
 creative people and the many youth, cities and communities we have 
 visited.”\n\nThe kick-off skate event will include kids- and pro 
 contests, live musical performances and art, skateboard demo, local 
 community vendors, prizes, give-a-ways and appearance by pro skaters Karl 
 Watson and Nyjah Huston. The exhibit will feature artwork, photos and 
 memorabilia from pro skaters, such as Pep Williams of 3rd Generation Dog 
 Town. Pro skater Chris Pastras will paint a mural. Renowned Bay Area skate 
 shops, such as 510 Skateshop in Berkeley, FTC in San Francisco, Boardgarden 
 in Napa, and Triumph in San Rafael, also will be highlighted.\nOn July 23, 
 the kickoff skate day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the exhibit’s 
 opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the AAACC’s Hall of 
 Culture on the 3rd floor; and a fashion show, also at the Hall of Culture, 
 will take place 7 to 9 p.m.\n\nAbout the AAACC: \nSince 1989, the African 
 American Art & Culture Complex has been committed to empowering our youth, 
 promoting the work of emerging local artists, and serving as a vital 
 resource for residents and visitors alike. Located in the heart of San 
 Francisco – in the city’s historic Jazz Preservation District – the 
 Complex encompasses 30,000 square feet of community arts space. It includes 
 a 203-seat theatre, an art gallery, several unique meeting spaces, dance 
 studios, a recording studio, a multi-use space and a large parking lot. In 
 2009, hundreds of community members and leaders joined us to celebrate the 
 completion of a $1.5 million renovation of our facility. For more 
 information: aaacc.org.\n\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/07/18/18685136.php
SUMMARY:Tha Hood Games: Kids. Community. Comrades
LOCATION:African American Art & Culture Complex\n762 Fulton Street\nSan Francisco, 
 CA 94102
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