Baobab Cultural Center

About

The Baobab Cultural Center, founded in 2005, is a not-for-profit organization for art, culture, and stimulating discussion rooted and routed in African cultures. The gallery space can be used for private meetings and events. Donations and membership are welcome. Membership costs $50 per trimester and includes participation in all programs listed on the website.

From the website:
"Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in Africa. It is a tree that can provide, food, water, shelter and relief from sickness."

Special Events
Visit web site for listing of special events. Call or e-mail for appointments with artists or for group tours.

Featured January - April 2008

The Big Read - Promoting Literacy and Civic Engagement


15-week reading events of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Other literary, arts and cultural events will also be featured. Individuals and books clubs are welcome to participate; advance enrollment requested.

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This is the best place in Rochester for dialogue on social, literary and cultural issues that affect us all. The membership benefits are wonderful. Teachers and parents can count on the Baobab's informative programs for their children. —MokaLantum

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2007-10-18 16:46:56   Art openings every first Fridays... Lovely opportunity for a date. —MokaLantum