HCC-Northeast celebrates Black History Month with arts and entertainment, health day

Houston Community College Northeast kicks off Black History Month with a diverse group of performers at Northline, Pinemont, and Northeast Campuses.

The multi-faceted Hip Hop artist Komplex, who has shared the stage with artist that includes Floetry and Regina Belle, will perform at the Northline Campus on February 17 at 2 p.m. Tony Henry, will perform at the Northeast Campus, February 18 and Pinemont Center, February 19, capturing the likes of Sam Cooke; singing a mixture of cover tunes and original works at 11:30 a.m.

Northeast College will close out the month with laughter when comedian, Dave Martin performs on February 26 at noon. Dave Martin will bring a unique blend of humor and musical parodies to the stage at the Northline Campus.

For more information upcoming performances, please call 713.718.8300 or visit northeast.hccs.edu.

Northline Campus Gallery opens art show

HCC Northeast art department opens its first art show for 2009. The Northline Campus Art Gallery is proud to present a premiere show of student art from the painting and art appreciation classes of fall 2008 during the month of February.

The Art Gallery at Houston Community College Northeast is dedicated to promoting the artistic expression of students, faculty and members of a diverse community. The gallery is open to the community from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information on upcoming exhibits at the Northline Campus art gallery, call Tina Kotrla at 713.718.8089 or visit northeast.hccs.edu.

NEC Drama department presents “Graceland”

HCC Northeast drama department presents “Graceland” by Ellen Byron at the Northeast Campus Amphitheater, 555 Community College Dr. Graceland is about two women from different generations waiting for Elvis’ mansion to open to the public for the first time.

Lots of laughs and even a few tears make Graceland enjoyable to everyone, especially Elvis fans. The community is invited to attend. Performances are scheduled for February 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m. For more information and directions to the Northeast Campus, call Debra Schultz at 713.718.8486 or visit northeast.hccs.edu.

African-American Health Awareness Day

In honor of Black History Month, HCC Northeast is hosting an African-American Health Awareness Day, February 26 at the Northeast Campus, 555 Community College Dr.

In an effort to promote early intervention and prevention, information will be provided on health issues facing African-Americans throughout the day. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Holden at 713.718.8067.

Blacks in Politics

“Blacks in Politics” will be the focus on Feb. 16 through 19.

“American Black Out” a 2006 Documentary investigating the controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election in Florida, will be shown Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. in Codwell Hall.

Throughout the month photos of notable African Americans will be on display at, Northeast campus, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, TX 77013.