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Peter Barshay, bassist and member of "Happy Hour" which is hosting a concert with friends, to support Haitian relief efforts at the Jazzschool, 2087 Addison Street, in Berkeley, CA, this Friday, February 5, 8:00 PM. Visit http//www.peterbarshay.com Laura Elaine Ellis and Kendra Kimbrough Barnes join us along with featured choreographers: Delina Brooks (Next Wave), Adia Whitaker, at the 6th Annual Black Choreographers Here and Now, beginning with a master class, Sat., Feb. 6, 2010 at the Malonga Center for the Arts. Visit www.bchereandnow.org The Festival continues through Feb. 28, 2010. The show closes with a special interview with national recording legend, Jeanie Tracy and fundraiser producer, Ken Handerson, about "All You Need is Love, Richmond/EMET AIDS Foundation, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at the Marine's Memorial Theatre in San Francisco on Sutter Street. For information visit www.helpisontheway.org Ms. Jeanie is opening Lorraine Hansberry's 2010 season Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at their new theatre home, 450 Post Street, Union Square, with "Mahalia: A Gospel Musical," celebrating the life and artistry of Mahalia Jackson, the world’s greatest gospel singer of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Written by Tom Stolz, and directed by Stanley E. Williams, Mahalia: A Gospel Musical features nationally acclaimed recording artist Jeanie Tracy as Mahalia Jackson. Previews are THURSDAY & FRIDAY, February 18 & 19, 8PM, opening night is SATURDAY, February 20, 8PM and continues through March 7, 2010. Visit www.lhtsf.org