Globalfest Africa
Akainyah Gallery
Chicago, IL
Enjoy a festive night celebrating the growth of fair trade as reflected in the lives of producers in Africa.
Special Guest Cecilia Appianim, Financial Secretary for Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative, represents 45,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana who supply cocoa to the Divine Chocolate company, a U.K. company that launched in the U.S. in 2007. The Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative is co-owners of Divine so reap the benifits of a fair trade premium as well as profits from Divine sales. Hear her story and have a "divine" taste.
Appetizers and fair trade wine. Our silent auction will feature 2 lithographs of Samuel Akainyah!
The Akainyah Gallery is located just a block west of the River North heart of galleries. Samuel Akainyah owns and directs this gallery, which also features his art. His experience as an African-American and the identity of Chicago are key factors in his dynamic work.
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
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| Start: | Thursday Oct 14, 2010 5:30 PM | | End: | Thursday Oct 14, 2010 9:00 PM |
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Akainyah Gallery
357 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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