Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest 6/11-12

Seattle Center Festál: Black Arts Fest 2011 presented by Festival Sundiata, offers exploration and insights into the culture of African-Americans living in the Pacific Northwest. Saturday, June 11, 12 noon - 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 12, 12 noon - 6p.m. in the Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion.

Participate in the art of creating beautiful quilts, learn traditional drumming rhythms, discover soulful cuisine from a selection of food vendors and experience the richness of black culture during a weekend filled with continuous live entertainment. The festival educates the community and celebrates people of African descent.

2011 special events and guests include:

Literary Café
Center House
Sat - Sun

"Gospel Explosion"
Fisher Pavilion
Sun

"Unspoken Truths": American History Traveling Museum - A display of African/American History and artifacts

Center House
Sat - Sun
Art exhibit and sale from artists of African descent
Seattle Center Pavilion

Sat - Sun
Unveiling of a new stamp by the United States Postal Service
Outside Fisher Pavilion

Sat
Ole school rides
Outside Fisher Pavilion

Sat
The Northwest African American Museum will conduct genealogy sessions

Center House
Sat - Sun
Film Documentary, Wheedles Groove about Seattle"s R&B thriving music scene with Kenny G, Quincy Jones and Sir Mix-a-lot

Center House
Sat

2011 entertainment highlights include:

Michael Powers
Soyoya African Music
EriAm Sisters
Skyler Jones
Dub Lounge International
Kode Red
Northwest Tap Connection
Pacific Northwest band: Wheedles Groove, the Band
Drill Teams and Drum Corp groups will be featured on Saturday
Vendors, delicious food such as Island Soul with Caribbean food, Culinary Expressions by Julie, the Festival Popcorn confectionery, Creole Soul food by Where Ya At Matt (Sunday Only) and so much more, await you this year. Come explore, experience, and enjoy Black Arts Fest 2011 presented by Festival Sundiata!

The 21 Seattle Center Festál cultural celebrations highlight The Common forms of tradition and expression among ethnic communities in the Pacific Northwest, while underscoring their unique creative contributions, customs, foods and ideals. Each event offers moving entertainment and fascinating insight into a different culture of the world.

Seattle Center Festál: Festival Sundiata - African-American Festival is presented by Seattle Center in partnership with the Sundiata African-American Cultural Association. For a full event schedule, visit festivalsundiata.org, and for more information on this cultural series and other Seattle Center programming, click on www.seattlecenter.com or call 206 684-7200.

About Seattle Center Festál

Seattle Center Festál, a series of 21 world festivals presented at Seattle Center throughout 2011, highlights the distinct cultures and common threads of ethnic communities in our region through traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and more. This collection of cultural events is produced with the generous support of Wells Fargo, Verizon Wireless and KUOW 94.9 Public Radio. Additional support is provided by Seattle Center Foundation and the City of Seattle.

 

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