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As you probably know by now, the purpose of this feature is to provide a bit of information on a special event or place one can get to within about an hour’s travel time. Well, we’re doing you one better in March, offering you two events that you could walk to if you were of a mind. (Our mind doesn’t lean in that direction).

 

From March 3-6 at the Kimball Theatre on Duke of Gloucester Street, the William & Mary Theater, Speech and Dance department presents “A Tempest.” An adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” Aime Cesaire’s work draws on contemporary Caribbean society, the African-American experience and African mythology to raise questions about colonialism, racism and their lasting effects.

Cesaire was a world-renowned poet, essayist and dramatist, the founding editor of Tropiques, which was instrumental in establishing the use of surrealism as a political weapon. He co-formulated the concept of “negritude,” which urges black Africans to reject assimilation and cultivate consciousness of their racial qualities and heritage. Césaire held several government positions in his native Martinique, including that of mayor of Fort-de-France. He died in 2008.

 

Then, from March 31 to April 3, also at the Kimball Theatre, is “An Evening of Dance.” This annual event showcases students and their exploration and development of original choreography, performed by their peers in the Orchesis Modern Dance Company.

 

Performance time for both productions is 7:30 weekdays, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Discounts are available to “An Evening of Dance.”

 

For tickets and more information, visit this website, or phone 757-221-2674.