FELA-bration Gala and Other Area Events

The premiere visual art exhibit of Fela! Detroit showcasing original Fela Kuti, Afrobeat and Nigeria-inspired works from over two dozen Detroit artists in celebration of FELA! The Musical at Music Hall February 14 - March 4, 2012.
+ Featuring selected works by Fela Kuti's personal album cover artist, Lemi Ghariokwu of Nigeria, on view February 9 - 18.

Meet and Greet the artists of the Felatastic Exhibition, including guest curator, Sabrina Nelson, and very special guest, Lemi Ghariokwu.
+ Afrobeat and Highlife Sounds by DJ Craig Huckaby
+ Hors d'Oeuvres & Light Refreshments by COLORS 
Nigerian Guest Artist,  Lemi Ghariokwu  will also be giving an  Artist Lecture  at the  Detroit Institute of Arts  on  2/9  at  7pm , and returning to the Carr Center where a collection of his works will be on view. The Artist Talk at the DIA begins at 7:00pm, with reception immediately following at 8:00pm. Admission is $20, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. 
Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center
311 East Grand River Avenue
| Harmonie Park |
Detroit, MI  48226
313.965.8430

musichall.org  | artsleague.com  | felaonbroadway.com

FELATASTIC AFTERPARTY!
Thursday, February 9
10pm - 2am 
Free Admission
Join us after the Felatastic Detroit Art Exhibition Opening at L!V Resto Lounge in Bricktown for an Afro-House Party! 
Come dance with special guest artist, Lemi Ghariokwu and members of the Fela! musical cast and crew after the reception. 
Afrobeat and Highlife spun by DJ Craig Huckaby
+sg DJs
Lynda Carter
Bruce Bailey
Earl McKinney
Dwayne Jensen 
L!V Resto Lounge
641 Beaubien St.
Detroit, MI  48226
313.962.9548