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A CULTURAL & FAMILY AFFAIR!
FREE
ADMISSION!
A CULTURAL
& FAMILY
AFFAIR!
Sat. 10am-8pm • Sun. 11am-8pm • Mon. 10am-6pm
www.stlafricanartsfest.com
African Arts Festival
Sponsors and Cultural Partners
THE AFRICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS, INC.
Board of Directors
Gerald S. Brooks, Board Chairman
St. Louis Public Library
Darlene Davis
Davis Associates
Patricia Smith-Thurman
10th Street Gallery
Marcel Ade Esubi
New Ground Resources
Jacqueline Davis Wellington
J&D Consultants, LLC
Renee B. Franklin
Saint Louis Art Museum
Dorothy White-Coleman
White Coleman & Associates, LLC
Donn Johnson
Community Volunteer
John A. Wright, Ph.D.
Chairman Emeritus
Paulette McKinney
Community Volunteer
Cynthia L. Cosby,
Festival Founder &
AHA Executive Director
Taunia Mason
GoGetter Productions
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May 2016
Greetings:
On behalf of the African Heritage Association of St. Louis, Inc. (AHA), I
am pleased to welcome you to our Twenty Fifth annual St. Louis African Arts
Festival, one of the most exciting weekend events in our City. This is an event that
is dedicated and committed to bringing you some of the best in African and AfricanAmerican Culture.
The Festival has grown over the past twenty five years, and we are very excited
to once again bring it to you. There will be another outstanding line-up of talent on
the performing arts stage as well as a variety of ongoing activities that will appeal
to the interest and taste of all ages located on the festival site and other sites in and
around the park, including the St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo, and The Muny.
There is also a Marketplace with a variety of African jewelry, artwork, woodwork,
and clothing. Don’t forget to partake in the Food Court which offers international
and American food choices.
As we begin our next twenty five years, we are committed to continue to provide
an event that not only entertains but also educates. The AHA Board invites you to
take this weekend as an opportunity to get a better understanding of a culture that
has and continues to shape the life and history of our community, country, and the
world.
The AHA Board thanks all of our Sponsors and Partners for their continued
support and sends a special thanks to all of our great volunteers and members of the
Festival Planning Committee. We know that without all of them and their dedicated
service, the Festival could not have lasted all these years. We are grateful to you all.
Please enjoy yourselves and celebrate with us, twenty five years of bringing
you African-American, African, and African Diaspora culture. If you would like
to become involved in the planning of the 2017 St. Louis African Arts Festival, let
us know. We will continue to work toward building bridges of understanding for a
better St. Louis Community and Region.
Sincerely,
Gerald S. Brooks
AHA Board Chairman
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Participating Schools
in the AAF
School Art Project
Meramec
Monroe
Oak Hill
Siegel
Wood ward
Barbara C.Jordan
Flynn Park
Patrick Henry
Columbia
Cote Brilliante
Danforth
Herzog
Hodgen
Farragut
Froebel
Pierre Laclede
Mann
All Participants in the neighborhood houses after school program. A.S.A.P
Gundia Lock-Clay: Art Specialist
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CELEBRATING
25 YEARS
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FOR THE
ST. LOUIS
COMMUNITY!
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THE 25 ANNUAL
ST. LOUIS AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL
“Educating Minds, Connecting Families, Building Communities”
May 28-30, 2016
The mission of the St. Louis African Arts Festival is to provide the
community at large access to the richness of African culture and its
impact on western culture. We achieve our mission by creating an African
village atmosphere that supports a wholesome family environment,
engenders fellowship among attendees and exposes them to African
culture through education, entertaining activities and culinary experiences.
Saturday, May 28th
All activities are held at the World’s Fair Pavilion except where noted.
Presenters, scheduled activities, times or locations are subject to change.
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
Not merely a commercial venue, the African Marketplace serves as a
representation of African culture and social organization. Select vendors display
unique African and Afrocentric artifacts, textile, jewelry, and clothing. Vendors
will share the use and origins of their merchandise in order to promote dialogue
and an educational atmosphere. The number of vendors is kept to a minimum.
Be among the first to make the best selection!
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FOOD COURT
Food is an important part of African history and culture, and the
Festival would not be complete without it. Authentic African cuisine
is available among a variety of menu items in a courtyard setting.
Don’t miss the jerk chicken, rice & beans, and heady ginger punch!
PERFORMING ARTS STAGE
Participating artists are typically local performing artists. Presenting
local artists is an equally essential component of the festival as it serves
to proudly showcase the talent within our community and encourage our
patrons to establish long-term relationships with these gifted individuals
and groups.
1:00 p.m.
Aziz Ahmed
Drum Call Opening
1:30 p.m.
Infra Red Rockers
Reggae
3:00 p.m.
Tribe Azuka
African Fusion
4:30 p.m.
East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble
West African dance
6:00 p.m.
Marquise Knox
Blues
Performing Arts Stage closes at 7:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE - An adult must accompany children.
An essential component of the African Arts Festival, Artists design events to
expose children to various art forms and to engage them in hands-on art activities
they can take home. This important component provides various crafts, puppetry,
storytelling, dance and drum workshops.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. African Madri Gras Masks
Moma Gundia
Paint wooden masks with an African Flair!
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Classic Printing
Byron Rogers
Create fine paper prints from Hand
Carved Blocks.
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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tribal Face Painting
Stajah Curry
Tribal Designed Face Paintings reflective of the African Diaspora.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tribal Face Painting
Face Painted Tribal Designs reflective
of the African Diaspora.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cross Cultural Harvest Dances
Chinaka Kizart & Friends
Learn two harvest dances from West African and Haitian Cultures.
CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & ACTIVITIES
This area showcases a number of cultural traditions and folk art, such as teaching
different forms of making jewelry, basket weaving, head and body wrapping,
fashion techniques, specialized African hair braiding, and needle work from
knowledgeable presenters.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Tie-Dye Techniques
Anapa Wilkerson
Come out and experience the little known West
Afrikan process of fold, dip and dying cloth that yields
awesome patterns. You’ll be in awe of the fantastic
design you create. It will inspire you to dye anything
you get your hands on. It’s for adults and it’s just plain
fun!
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Trade Beads to Works of Art
Stanyale Riley
Come and participate in centuries of an old tradition
of our ancestors using replicated trade beads to create
beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets and/or earrings!
SAFARI TEEN HUT
Designed for 13 to 19 year olds to absorb African’s lifestyle, knowledge
and experience hands-on memorable activities that have impacted western
civilization. Let’s Talk! is the youth sub-committee that oversees this festival
component. Members are available to discuss how you can contribute to the
committee and help plan for next year’s hut activities. Tell us what your age
group would like to see at the Safari Teens Hut in 2017! Swahili words are in
parentheses.
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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.YOUTH GO GREEN! (Y.G.G.)
Join the” Let’s Talk” youth sub-committee as the
members collect recyclables (kusaga) from Vendors
and throughout the festival grounds. Provide important
community service by putting recyclables and waste in the
designated receptacles!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. FUN PHOTO SHOOT!
Safari teen volunteers will take your photo (picha) with
fun props.
1:00 p.m. – 1;30 p.m. I WAS HERE!
Haley Rowlowery, singer - Come clap (kofi) for her, as she share her talent through song titled, I Was Here.
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. THE NEXT SINGING GENERATION!
Anaya Cosey
Steps proudly under the Safari Teen Hut, declaring
herself present!
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. DIFFERENCES VS SIMILARITIES Rusoun Belue, Instructor
Play various African games similar to American games!
Have fun with kudoda/ jacks, zamma/checkers and mancala/
backgammon.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. DJANGO HORSES
Hang-out with Shiloh & Nikki.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PRAISE AND MINE DANCE
EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE (New North Side Baptist)
PRAISE UNLIMITED CHOIR (New North Side Baptist)
Youth & Young Adults, Gospel singers (waimbaji wa injili)
Dances in the forms of praise and mine dancing with the word
of God. Prayer (maombi).
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ACKURATE, POETIC LYRICIST
Inspirational (kuhamashisha)! Motivational (kuwahamasisha)!
Fun Spoken Word!
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. AYSHA, SINGER AND SONGWRITER
An inspiring 18 year old that will enlighten us through a variety
of songs that she has written.
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7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NANA, CAST FROM NELLYVILLE
Come and experience the power to make you get up and move!
HEALTH VILLAGE
This area of the festival is designed to promote active healthy living within our
community. Each morning begins with sessions of fitness such as Zumba, doubledutch jump rope or hula hoops. Among many screenings and informational tables
throughout the day are HIV/STD, blood pressure and cholesterol. Presentations
include topics of raw food facials, body building and healthy cooking such as
vegan cupcakes and raw nachos made with purple cabbage instead of corn chips.
Also, watch out — a flash mob may appear!
Morning Physical Activity:
10:00 a.m. Hunter Bodies: Family Fitness
Keith Hunter, Sr. and Keith Hunter II
11:00 a.m.
St. Louis Slideshow
Stephanie Crusoe
Afternoon Presentations
1:15 p.m.
Men’s Health
Joseph Palm and Robin Hayes
2:15 p.m.
Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness
and Drive
Larry Bonds
3:15 p.m.
Foot Care
Dr. Tracy Reed
SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
Docent led tours of the African and African-American collection
at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2th and Sunday, May 29th. Join us!
SAINT LOUIS ZOO
Free of charge! Visit us during operation hours this weekend! Come out
and play free as well for the first hour of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. (usually a small fee) at the Children’s Zoo, Stingrays at Caribbean
Cove, and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel.
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Sunday, May 29th
All activities are held at the World’s Fair Pavilion except where noted. Presenters, scheduled
activities, times or locations are subject to change.
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
Not merely a commercial venue, the African Marketplace serves as a representation
of African culture and social organization. Select vendors display unique African
and Afrocentric artifacts, textile, jewelry, and clothing. Vendors will share the use
and origins of their merchandise in order to promote dialogue and an educational
atmosphere. The number of vendors is kept to a minimum. Be among the first to
make the best selection!
FOOD COURT
Food is an important part of African history and culture, and the Festival would
not be complete without it. Authentic African cuisine is available among a variety
of menu items in a courtyard setting. Don’t miss the jerk chicken, rice & beans,
and heady ginger punch!
PERFORMING ARTS STAGE
Participating artists are typically local performing artists. Presenting local artists
is an equally essential component of the festival as it serves to proudly showcase
the talent within our community and encourage our patrons to establish long-term
relationships with these gifted individuals and groups.
1:00 p.m.
Jimmy Merity
Drum Call Opening 1:15 p.m.
Rosa Johnson
Fashion Show: Cloth and Culture Wrapping
produced by Urban Africa.
2:00 p.m.
Better Family Life Kuumba Youth
Performance Ensemble
Music and dance
3:00 p.m. Chosen Ones
African songs, acapella
4:00 p.m. Kendrick Smith Quartet
Jazz
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5:00 p.m. Harambee Institute
West African folklore, music and dance.
6:00 p.m. James Matthews Trio featuring Babz Robnett
Jazz
Performing Arts Stage Closes at 7:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE **An adult must accompany children.
An essential component of the African Arts Festival, Artists design events to
expose children to various art forms and to engage them in hands-on art activities
they can take home. This important component provides various crafts, puppetry,
storytelling, dance and drum workshops.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Lion and The Mouse
Glenn “Papa” Jr. and Jackie Wright
Story Time Puppets presents a classic Aesop Fable
version teaching, “a Kindness is Never Wasted”!
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. It’s a CALA BASH!
Yvette Booker and her momma
Draw beautiful African symbols on bits of Gourd Chards
to create stunning necklace by professional jewelers.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tribal Face Painting
Stajah Curry
Tribal Designed Face Paintings reflective of the African
Diaspora.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tribal Face Painting
Face Painted Tribal Designs reflective of the African
Diaspora.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Glass Stone Magnets
Sister Is’Mima
Create magnificent magnets using symbols of ancient
cultures.
CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & ACTIVITIES
This area showcases a number of cultural traditions and folk art, such as teaching
different forms of making jewelry, basket weaving, head and body wrapping,
fashion techniques, specialized African hair braiding, and needle work from
knowledgeable presenters.
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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tree Bark Frames
Muymbi Bynum
Come and join Mama Muymbi as she
demonstrates and engages participants on how
to utilize tree bark and other materials found in nature
to create an alluring, artistic, and rustic picture frame
suitable for framing photos and other works of art.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Embroidery Technique and Designs
Ms. Sew Creative (Joyce Mischeaux)
Join Sista Joyce and learn about the creative, ethnic,
intricate and exquisite designs of embroidery using the
embroidery machine.
SAFARI TEEN HUT
Designed for 13 to 19 year olds to absorb African’s lifestyle, knowledge and
experience hands-on memorable activities that have impacted western civilization.
Let’s Talk! is the youth sub-committee that oversees this festival component.
Members are available to discuss how you can contribute to the committee and
help plan for next year’s hut activities. Tell us what your age group would like to
see at the Safari Teens Hut in 2017! Swahili words are in parentheses.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.YOUTH GO GREEN! (Y.G.G.)
Join the” Let’s Talk” African Arts Festival youth subcommittee as the members collect recyclables (kusaga)
from Vendors and throughout the festival grounds.
Provide important community service by putting
recyclables and waste in the designated receptacles!
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. THE NIGERIA ADVENTURE
Join us for a playwrite by Fabulous Writer Production,
LLC
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. FOX PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
TEEN TALENT SHOWCASE!
Royce Martin, pianist (2016 winner!)
Elayna Nicole Etuk, singer
Gabrielle McNabb, dancer
Rachel Antoinette Morgan (2015 finalist), keyboard
accompaniment for Elayna.
Join us to encourage (kuhamasisha) these gifted
individuals to build communities with musical voices
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You don’t want to miss this one!
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DIVINE INTERVENTION PRAISE
DANCERS
Wilma Smith
Flex Dancers from Central Middle School (shule).
Come and watch the art of praise dancing!
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. LADIES FOUR (Central Hgh,VPA)
Join us to encourage these gifted individuals to build
communities with musical voices!
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. G-G EXPOSITION (Central High, VPA)
Proudly showcases step & dance talents. Exciting!
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. TLN Rap Group (Central High, VPA)
Teens (kijana) educating our minds with positive
communication with themselves and others.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. DIFFERENCES VS SIMILARITIES
Rusoun Belue, Instructor
Play various African games (michezo) similar to
American games! Have fun with kudoda/ jacks, zamma/
checkers and mancala/backgammon.
HEALTH VILLAGE
This area of the festival is designed to promote active healthy living within our
community. Each morning begins with sessions of fitness such as Zumba, doubledutch jump rope or hula hoops. Among many screenings and informational tables
throughout the day are HIV/STD, blood pressure and cholesterol. Presentations
include topics of raw food facials, body building and healthy cooking such as
vegan cupcakes and raw nachos made with purple cabbage instead of corn chips.
Also, watch out — a flash mob may appear!
Morning Physical Activity:
11:00 a.m. Mprovement Movement – Part I
Marchelle Bettis
Afternoon Physical Activity:
1:15 p.m.
Mprovement Movement – Part II
Marchelle Bettis
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Afternoon Presentations:
2:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
Gateway to Better Health Program
Affinia Healthcare
Fathers Supporting Birth and Breastfeeding
Community Birth and Wellness Center
SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
Join us today for a Docent led tours of the African and African-American
collection at 2:00 p.m.!
SAINT LOUIS ZOO
Free of charge! Visit us during operation hours this weekend! Come out
and play free as well for the first hour of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
(usually a small fee) at the Children’s Zoo, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove,
and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel.
THE MUNY
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MUNY
The Muny West Pavilion
8:00 p.m.
Pre-Showing Discussion
8:30 p.m.
Screening
Bring lawn chairs and blankets
MARLEY
A film by Kevin MacDonald tells the life story of musician,
revolutionary and legend Bob Marley, from the early days to
international superstardom. Features include never seen before
rare footage, performances and interviews.
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Monday, May 30th
All activities are held at the World’s Fair Pavilion except where noted.
Presenters, scheduled activities, times or locations are subject to change.
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
Not merely a commercial venue, the African Marketplace serves as a representation
of African culture and social organization. Select vendors display unique African
and Afrocentric artifacts, textile, jewelry, and clothing. Vendors will share the use
and origins of their merchandise in order to promote dialogue and an educational
atmosphere. The number of vendors is kept to a minimum. Be among the first to
make the best selection!
FOOD COURT
Food is an important part of African history and culture, and the Festival would
not be complete without it. Authentic African cuisine is available among a variety
of menu items in a courtyard setting. Don’t miss the jerk chicken, rice & beans,
and heady ginger punch!
PERFORMING ARTS STAGE
Participating artists are typically local performing artists. Presenting local artists
is an equally essential component of the festival as it serves to proudly showcase
the talent within our community and encourage our patrons to establish long-term
relationships with these gifted individuals and groups.
1:00 p.m. Rodney Lindor
Drum Call Opening
1:15 p.m. Ayati Rara Rara Processional
2:00 p.m.
Tribal By Nature
2:30 p.m.
Drum & Dance of the Congo
3:30 p.m.
Spirit Of Angela
African dance
4:30 p.m.
Non Stop Reggae
Performing Arts Stage Closes at 5:30 p.m.
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CHILDREN’S VILLAGE - An adult must accompany children.
An essential component of the African Arts Festival, Artists design
events to expose children to various art forms and to engage them in
hands-on art activities they can take home. This important component
provides various crafts, puppetry, storytelling, dance and drum workshops.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Royal Fans
Sister Is’Mima
Cover a fan using multicultural papers and add an
empowering symbol if you like.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Beautiful Ancestral Greeting Cards
Express yourself as you color beautiful symbols of the
African Diaspora!
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cowry Shell Adornment
Rusoun Belue
Using colorful beads accented with cowry shells from ancient
trade routes.
CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & ACTIVITIES
This area showcases a number of cultural traditions and folk art, such as teaching
different forms of making jewelry, basket weaving, head and body wrapping,
fashion techniques, specialized African hair braiding, and needle work from
knowledgeable presenters.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bringing Harvest Back to Kwanzaa!
Using the Nguzo Saba to your backyard
farm/garden community garden.
Reggae Anwisye
Pease join Sista Reggae as we examine how to apply
the principles of Kwanzaa to create and grow our own
sustainable vegetables gardens!
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Afrikan Hair Rocks!
Kelly Weeden
Afrikan hair care is a cultural practice that is natural.
Come join Kelly as she provides information and
demonstrates about natural hair maintenance, styling and
hair care product-making. Twistnatural.com
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SAFARI TEEN HUT
Designed for 13 to 19 year olds to absorb African’s lifestyle, knowledge
and experience hands-on memorable activities that have impacted
western civilization. Let’s Talk! is the youth sub-committee that oversees
this festival component. Members are available to discuss how you can contribute
to the committee and help plan for next year’s hut activities. Tell us what your
age group would like to see at the Safari Teens Hut in 2017! Swahili words are in
parentheses.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. #SELFIES
Download your favorite Festival background pics! If selected
by Safari Teen, you win a prize and posted on the Let’s Talk!
webpage at safariteens.tumblr.com
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. SO YOU THINK YOU GOT TALENT “NOT”
Show the Safari Teens what you GOT! We won’t laugh, unless
you do! Come and hang out with and edify your peers!
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Express Yourself!
Cynthia “X Blu Rayne” Jowers, Poet and Author
A session with teens about positive communication with each
other and self affirmations.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. MCGEEBEY FAMILY
Two teens and mom praise together - stays together in song
(wimbo) and spirit (roho)! Optimistic!
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. DIFFERENCES VS SIMILARITIES
Rusoun Belue, Instructor
Play various African games similar to American games! Have fun with kudoda/ jacks, zamma/checkers and mancala/backgammon.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. TEEN CELEBRATION:STLAAF 25TH!
CONGRATS!
Do what teens do - Hang Out! Dance, sing, talk, play games,
laugh, listen to music (muziki)!
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HEALTH VILLAGE
This area of the festival is designed to promote active healthy living
within our community. Each morning begins with sessions of fitness
such as Zumba, double-dutch jump rope or hula hoops. Among many screenings
and informational tables throughout the day are HIV/STD, blood pressure and
cholesterol. Presentations include topics of raw food facials, body building and
healthy cooking such as vegan cupcakes and raw nachos made with purple cabbage
instead of corn chips. Also, watch out — a flash mob may appear!
Morning Physical Activity:
10:00 a.m. Hula Hoops and Double Dutch
Sheila Pargo 11:00 a.m. Zumba
King Ausar, The Zumba King
Afternoon Physical Activity:
12:00 p.m.
Yoga
Christine Jackson
Afternoon Presentations:
1:15 p.m.
Healing Touch Talk
Isaac Peterson
2:15 p.m.
Vegan Food Demonstration
Anubis
3:15 p.m.
Detoxing Waters Demonstration
Christine Jackson
SAINT LOUIS ZOO
Free of charge - visit us during operation hours this weekend! Come out
and play free as well for the first hour of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
(usually a small fee) at the Children’s Zoo, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove,
and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel.
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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
All activities will be held at the World’s Fair
Pavilion except where noted. Presenters, scheduled
activities, times or locations are subject to change.
The St. Louis African Arts Festival is sponsored by
the African Heritage Association of St. Louis, Inc.
and funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, and
the Office of Minority Health-Missouri Department
of Health and Senior Services. Cultural partners of
the festival include the Saint Louis Art Museum,
the Muny, the Saint Louis Zoo, and Washington
University in St. Louis.
For additional information, please call (314) 325-2291
or visit our website at www.STLAfricanArtsFest.com
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Arts-integrated programming in
schools, developing children’s
abilities to think, create,
collaborate and communicate.
Whitney Singleton
314-768-9670
www.springboardstl.org
“MISS MISSOURI”
2016 Pageant
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The African Arts Festival Planning Committee
With The Support Of African Heritage Association Board of Directors
Wishes To Thank The St. Louis Community
For Your Continued Support
Gerald S. Brooks, Board Chairman
St. Louis Public Library
Darlene Davis
Davis Associates
Taunia Mason
GoGetter Productions
Marcel Ade Esubi
New Ground Resources
Patricia Smith-Thurman
10th Street Gallery
Renee B. Franklin
Saint Louis Art Museum
Jacqueline Davis Wellington
J&D Consultants, LLC
Donn Johnson
Community Volunteer
Dorothy White-Coleman
White Coleman & Associates, LLC
Paulette McKinney
Community Volunteer
John A. Wright, Ph.D.
Chairman Emeritus
Cynthia L. Cosby,
Festival Founder & AHA Executive Director
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