In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context.  Chin� �s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.

The City of Hampton and Project 1619 Inc. will sponsor the 2 nd Annual African Landing Day Commemoration with a 4 day festival of event s. Point Comfort\, today's Fort Monroe\, has been documented as the origin al landing site of the first Africans brought to Colonial America in 1619. The festival includes a Reconciliation Exposition based on the book\, 'My Bothers Keeper\, NOT my Brothers Killer'\, by Pastor Jack Gaines. Come an d be a part of this year's conference in what is being considered as 'the blueprint to ending conflict in our times'. The National Juneteenth Observ ance Foundation will sponsor a Jazz & Heritage Reconciliation Concert feat uring its founder\, Rev. Ron Myers Sr. A Multimedia Musical Cantata with o rchestra and choir will present 'The Triumph of Gospel - One New Man. A to ur of Hampton's African-American historical places will be provided and th e 3rd Annual World Day of Reconciliation & Healing from the Legacy of Ensl avement Prayer Service will take place at Fort Monroe where the first Afri cans came ashore.

Guest Speaker: Coach Kellie Harper\, NC State Women's Baske tball Kellie will share her personal story about balancing career & famil y\, motivating gen x\, learning from a legend\, her inspiration of perseve rance and how those lead her to where she is today. Seating is limited. Must register online by July 26\, 2012. $30 per Chamber Member/Guest Spon sored By: 5 Star Awards\, Inc. Bonefish Grill Gurkin Construction Design Build Collaborative Hall & Burns Wealth Management\, LLC Primrose Schools at West Lake and Holly Grove S&A Cherokee

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