San Jose Marks Ethiopian New Year With Flag Raising Ceremony – Thursday at noon
San Jose is gearing up for the 7th Annual City Hall flag raising ceremony.
Category: Events
Photos: LA’s Little Ethiopia Street Festival
The crowd celebrated the upcoming Ethiopian New Year with live music, cultural dances, fashion show, speeches and ceremonies.
Remembering a Poet Laureate: Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin’s 75th Birthday Anniversary
A special celebration honoring the late Tsegaye Gebremedhin will be held in Addis Ababa & DC.
The 6th Annual Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum
The 6th Annual Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum is scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. today.
Tadias TV: Ethiopian Dance & Live Music at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Watch our video coverage of the 2011 Lincoln Center Out of Doors concert in New York featuring Debo & Fendika.
Ethiopian Jazz at UCLA – Sunday, August 14
The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents an evening of Ethiopian rhythms and melodies on Sunday, August 14.
Photos: Debo & Fendika New York Concert
Debo band and special guest Fendika staged a memorable concert on Thursday, August 11th in New York.
Debo Band & Fendika Summer Tour Dates: L.A., Oakland, D.C., and NYC
The band will play in New York at the Lincoln Center Outdoors, scheduled for Thursday, August 11th (Today).
Debo & Fendika to Perform at The Lincoln Center Out of Doors – August 11
Debo band and Ethiopian cultural dance group Fendika to stage exciting NYC summer concert.
$30,000 Raised for First Ethiopian Church in New Jersey (Photos)
A sold-out crowd donated $30,000 to help renovate a newly bought building in Orange, New Jersey.
Results From Sunday’s 10K Race in Boston: Gebre Gebremariam Takes Second Place
Ethiopia’s Gebre Gebremariam was second in 28:11.
Silver Spring Celebrates Ethiopian Fashion, Lifestyle & Culture
Celebrate all things Ethiopian from fashion shows to cultural performances and food in downtown Silver Spring today.
Ethiopian Runners in the U.S. Vying for a Level Field With Athletes From Ethiopia
Buzunesh Deba of New York City ran the 11th-fastest marathon in the world this year at the 2011 San Diego Marathon.
NYC: A Fundraiser for the Film Woven at Studio Twenty-One
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Friday, May 20, 2011 New York (TADIAS) – Woven LLC is hosting a fundraiser in…
Folk Art Series: Ethiopian Gospel in Harlem
Above: Harlem’s Dwyer Cultural Center presents Ethiopian church music on Thursday, May 19th, New York at 4:00pm. Tadias Magazine Events…
NYC Concert Featuring Ethiopian, Sudanese, and North African Music
Debo band returns to NYC at a special concert featuring Ethiopian, Sudanese, and North African music.
The 2011 Sheba Film Festival to Open on May 15th in New York
Above: Episodes in the Life & Times of Emperor Haile Selassie is one of the films that will be screened…
Ethiopia Festival Showcases Diaspora Music Collective
The roster of artists taking part in the concert include Grammy nominated singer Wayna and jazz vocalist Meklit Hadero.
The 8th Annual Sheba Film Festival
Now in its eigth year, the Sheba Film Festival is set to begin on May 15th in New York.
Ethiopian Runners Shine on Both Coasts
Ethiopian runners demonstrated swagger aplenty at major road races across the U.S. last weekend.
Obama Makes Appearance at Red Rooster Harlem
President Barack Obama made an appearance at Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem.
Liya Kebede: A Woman Apart
In the upcoming film Desert Flower, Liya Kebede tells a tale of triumph the world won’t soon forget.
The E/O to Pay Tribute to Nerses Nalbandian
The Either/Orchestra gears up for tribute celebrating the work of Nerses Nalbandian.
Events Highlights: February-March 2011
Tadias TV: Highlight of various programs that took place last month and upcoming events in March.
Truth Aids Benefit at The Box in New York – February 24th
According to the organizers, proceeds from the benefit will be used to support TruthAIDS’ efforts in raising awareness about HIV and domestic violence in Ethiopia.
Chester Higgins Jr Photography Exhibit at NYU Kimmel Center
Chester Higgins Jr. will be exhibiting a series of 13 Ethiopian portraits at NYU’s Kimmel Center.
Interview With E/O Bandleader Russ Gershon
We recently interviewed Russ Gershon, the bandleader for Either/Orchestra which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Ethiopian community gathers to celebrate Timket
Los Angeles’ Timket celebration is the largest in the United States. It takes place each year outside the Forum in Inglewood.
Aster Aweke Live at SOB’s in New York – February 4th
Aster Aweke will perform at The Sounds of Brazil (SOB’s) in New York City on Friday, February 4th, 2011.
Africa-USA Trade & Investment Conference
Africa-USA Business Executive Conference will take place in Las Vegas from Feb 14-16th, 2011.
Either/Orchestra to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in NYC, Feb. 11
Either/Orchestra, the jazz band that popularized Ethiopian music in the United States will celebrate its 25th anniversary at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City on February 11.
ESAI to Hold 2011 Summit in Philadelphia
Ethiopian Students Association International (ESAI) will hold its 11th annual summit at the University of Pennsylvania, from March 18th to March 19th, 2011. (Photo: At the 10th Summit in Toronto)
Aster Aweke To Perform Live At New Year’s Day Concert in D.C.
Aster Aweke will treat her fans to samples of her popular classics as well as new songs from her recently released album entitled Checheho.
Kwanzaa & Genna: People To People Holiday Celebration
Tadias Magazine Events News Posted: Sunday, December 26, 2010 Washington, D.C. – The African Heritage Dancers/Drummers and Little Ethiopia DC…
Tadias TV: Early Sneak Peek of Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem
Chef Marcus Samuelsson gives Tadias a brief tour of Red Rooster Harlem.
Photos: 2010 Artists for Charity Fundraiser
Images from the 2010 event which took place on Saturday in Washington, D.C.
Conversation with Dr. Patricia E. Ortman About ‘Girls Gotta Run’
Early last month we attended a fundraiser for the Girls Gotta Run Foundation (GGRF) in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Watch video coverage of the event.
Journalists Honored With Press Freedom Awards
CPJ held its 20th Annual International Press Freedom Awards benefit dinner yesterday, recognizing journalists hailing from four countries: Ethiopia, Russia, Venezuela, and Iran.
Victory Dinner for NYC Marathon Winner Gebre Gebremariam – Photos
Gebre Gebremariam, last Sunday’s surprise winner of the New York City Marathon, was treated to a victory dinner on Monday night at Queen of Sheba restaurant in Manhattan.
Haile Gebrselassie Featured Speaker at Girls Gotta Run Fundraiser
Haile Gebrselassie is featured speaker at the GGRF event on Monday, November 8, 2010.
Ethiopian troupe brings shoulder dancing to L.A.
Above: The Beta Dance Troupe performs Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Westside JCC Auditorium, 5870 W. Olympic Los Angeles, Calif.…
Hub of Africa Fashion Week Photos
Hot shots from The Hub of Africa Fashion Week, which took place in Addis Ababa last month.
Zena Bel Band at L’Orange Bleue
Addis Ababa-based Zena Bel Band will be performing at L’Orange Bleu in New York City on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.
Tayitu Cultural Center To Commemorate 10th Anniversary
The D.C. based Tayitu Cultural Center will celebrate its tenth
anniversary on October 3, 2010 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Fundraising for Gemini Health Care Group
Above: Dr. Mehert Mandefro, member of White House Fellows Class of 2010, will deliver the keynote address at the Gemini-…
Teza Los Angeles-Opening Weekend Events
The Los Angeles screening of the award winning film Teza is scheduled to open on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Laemmle’s Santa Monica 4-Plex in Santa Monica.
Sheba To Perform Live At Joe’s Pub Saturday September 18
Above: Sheba Sahlemariam will perform at Joe’s Pub, NYC, on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM. (Courtesy photo) Tadias…
LA Premiere Of Teza To Honor The Late UCLA Professor Teshome Gabriel
The LA premiere of Haile Gerima’s movie Teza will also honor the late Dr. Teshome H. Gabriel.
Berkeley: Rich African food helps Ethiopians mark Enkutatash
Above: Ethiopians in the Bay Area celebrated Enkutatash at an outdoor festival at Berkeley’s Civic Center Park on Sunday. Oakland…
Ethiopian Torontonians Gearing Up For 12th Ethiopian Day Celebration
The day long event features a variety of booths, arts, crafts, food and live entertainment – including Ethiopian music, reggae and other African grooves.
Dr. Mehret Mandefro, Mahmoud Ahmed to Headline 3rd GHCG Gala
Gemini Health Care Group to hold 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala on Sept 25, in Arlington, VA.
Here I come New York: Mahmoud Ahmed Live at SOB’s on September 18
Mahmoud Ahmed will perfrom in New York City at SOB’s on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
Hub of Africa Fashion Week to Take Place in Addis Ababa
The week will showcase the latest collections in clothing, footwear and accessories from local designers.
Paintings Inspired by Trip to Ethiopia on Display in Ohio and Kentucky
Two solo exhibitions featuring new paintings inspired by Peter Gooch’s recent trip to Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Reggae in DC: Eyob Mekonen With Zion Band & Dawit Melese
Eyob Mekonen along with Zion Band and Dawit Melese will perform in Washington D.C. during Labor Day weekend.
Ethiopian Artist Tibebe Terffa Paints Kentucky
Paintings inspired by Tibebe Terffa’s recent visit to Kentucky goes on display this week in Stanford.
President Obama Meets With Young African Leaders At The White House
Obama hosted 115 young African leaders from the public and private sectors at the White House.
Africa-USA Business Executives Convention to Take Place in Las Vegas
Over a thousand African business leaders are expected to convene in Las Vegas in November.
THE WINNER IS: The 2010 Miss Africa USA Crown Goes To Miss FiFi Souma of Guinea
The 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant, which celebrates its 5th anniversary, took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday.
Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show
Teddy Afro was greeted by his adoring fans with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in New York City.
Photo Journal: 5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum and Exhibition in DC
Tadias caught part of the 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition in D.C.
5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum & Exhibition Opens in D.C
The 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition is taking place in D.C. this weekend.
Teddy Afro to Perform in New York City
Teddy Afro will perform in Manhattan on Saturday, July 17th, 2010, at 630 Second ave, b/n 34th & 35th streets.
On the South Lawn of the White House
Tadias received a wonderful note from Professor Ayele Bekerie at Cornell University who recently attended an event at the White House with two of his former students.
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010: Spotlight on New York Team Abay
Team Abay has been described “Built New York Tough.” The group is one of 27 teams taking part at 27th annual Ethio Soccer Tournament in San Jose, California.
Sofia Bushen to Represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant
23-year old Sofia Bushen will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA contest.
Filmmaker Yared Shumete Wins The 2010 Democracy Video Challenge
Yared Shumete Desalegne has been named the Grand Finalist for Africa in the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge.
Geb Says New York here I come…
The trio broke away from two Kenyans in the third mile Monday and entered the stadium hand-in-hand to a roaring crowd of 50,000.
NPR Revisits Conversation With Meklit Hadero
NPR’s Allison Keyes revisits her conversation with Ethiopian-born Meklit Hadero, who appeared on the show back in March.
Catch Meklit Hadero in Washington D.C and New York
After a few years behind the scenes honing her skills in San Francisco, Meklit Hadero “takes on the world.”
Meklit Hadero To Perform At Bernos’ 4th Anniversary
Singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero will headline Bernos’ four year anniversary concert on May 29th in Washington, D.C.
7th Annual Sheba Film Festival in Full Swing
The annual event, organized by The BINA Cultural Foundation, showcases a diverse array of Ethiopia-related films.
New Commissioned Works by Julie Mehretu on View at the Guggenheim
An exhibition of six new large-scale paintings by Julie Mehretu is presented at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC.
Ethiopian Agri-business Legend Inducted Into Cooperative Hall of Fame
Ethiopian cooperative legend Werqu Mekasha has been selected for the 2010 induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.
Tadias TV: Haile Gerima On The Challenges Of Independent Filmmaking
The Q & A, moderated by Tigist Selam, was held at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute in New York.
Photos: Danny Glover Hosts Reception For Teza’s New York Premiere
Danny Glover hosted a reception celebrating the New York premiere of Teza. View the photos inside.
TEZA in NYC: Showtimes and Events
Teza will premiere in New York on Friday at Lincoln Plaza Cinema and there are several local events lined-up surrounding the film’s NYC release.
TEZA Premieres in NYC Friday April 2nd 2010
“Gerima’s powerfully universal meditation on the loss of his homeland – on the inevitability of loss in general” – The Washington Post
ESAI to Hold 10th Summit in Toronto
The Ethiopian Students Association International (ESAI) will hold its 10th anniversary summit in Toronto, Canada, from March 25th to March 28th, 2010.
TEZA to Premier in New York
TEZA opens in Manhattan on Friday, April 2nd 2010, at Lincoln Plaza Cinema, 1886 Broadway (at 62nd Street).
State of the Union: Obama Calls Jobs ‘Number One Focus’
Above: President Obama said Wednesday night that leaders in Washington face a “deficit of trust,” as he used his first…
Exhibition To Honor Helen Suzman
An exhibition featuring photographs, personal letters, quotations from speeches and news articles and celebrating the life and times of Helen Suzman will open in New York.
Teddy Afro Kicks Off U.S. Tour (Video)
Above: The crowd at Teddy Afro’s U.S. tour kickoff concert on Saturday, January 2, 2009 at the D.C. Armory. (Bekalu…
Melkam Genna (Merry Christmas) To Our Readers!
Above: Ethiopians and other Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Genna (Christmas) today. Tadias Magazine Editor’s Note Published:…
Teddy Afro, Ethiopia’s Bob Marley, at the Armory Saturday
Teddy Afro, Ethiopia’s biggest pop star, will kick off his 2010 American tour Saturday night at the D.C. Armory.
“Ethiopia Reads” founder to keynote American Library Association Event
Mr. Gebregeorgis will serve as keynote speaker at the American Library Association’s Program in Boston on Sunday, Jan. 17th.
Party Like It’s 2010 With Teddy Afro
Above: “When Teddy Afro leaps onto the stage the crowd goes wild, clapping in the air and singing along with…
Hanatzeb Gallery to Host Second Exhibition
Above: Hanatzeb Gallery, located on Bennett Street, Atlanta’s vibrant antiques and arts district, is focused on cutting edge artworks from…
The Saint Yared Choir Performs At The U.N. Tellman Chapel
The Saint Yared Choir of Washington D.C. gave a breathtaking concert at The United Nations Tellman Chapel last week.
Harlem’s Legendary Church Launches Abyssinian Fund
This past weekend we attended the launching of Abyssinian Fund, an NGO dedicated to fighting poverty in Ethiopia.
Artists for Charity To Raise Awareness About HIV / AIDS in Washington, D.C. And Ethiopia
Did you know that Washington, D.C. has one of the highest HIV infection rates, per capita, in the United States?
Derartu Tulu Rings New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
Derartu Tulu became the second Ethiopian in three years to ring the closing bell on the floor of a U.S. stock exchange.
Ethiopian Music Hour with Danny Mekonnen on MIT Radio
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 New York (TADIAS) – Ethiopian-American jazz saxophonist Danny Mekonnen,…
New Ethiopian Art Gallery to Open in Atlanta
A new gallery specializing in emerging and established Ethiopian artists will open on the historic Bennett Street in Atlanta.
New York Exhibition Of Recent Paintings By Wosene Kosrof
Skoto Gallery is pleased to present WordPlay, an exhibition of recent paintings by the Ethiopian-born artist Wosene Worke Kosrof.
Photos from 09.25.09: Ethiopian-American Appreciation Day
Above: Mahmoud Ahmed performing at the Washington Nationals stadium on September 25, 2009. Good Charlotte Dance Floor Anthem (I Dont…
Happy Birthday to the Late, Great Tilahun Gessesse
Above: On April 19, 2009, Ethiopians lost the greatest popular musician the country has ever produced. Tilahun Gessesse would have…
Ethiopian New Year’s Concert Photos (NYC)
Photos from the Ethiopian New Year’s 2002 celebration in New York featuring live performances by Efrem Tameru & Gosaye Tesfaye.
DC Council Resolution: “Ethiopian-American Recognition Day”
A proposed resolution in the D.C. Council declares September 25, 2009, as “Ethiopian-American Recognition Day”.