to the Festival schedule, map and parking information!

”It’s A Family Affair!”
30 Anniversary AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL – Program Schedule
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Friday, August 17
12:00pm – 11:30pm
12:00
12:30.
OPENING CEREMONY
African World Stage
ALL FESTIVAL AREAS OPEN
African Folklife Village
presented by Heritage Works
5:30.
La Tam Tam -- “Open Call” Community Drum & Dance Circle
All are encouraged to join in. Bring your lapa, bring your drum, bring your
shakere, bells and tambourines!
African World Stage
presented by The Wright Museum
7:00.
“Thunder Drums” Tribute
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Honoring the 125 Birthday Anniversary of the Hon. Marcus Garvey, Jr.
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and celebrating the 30 Anniversary of the African World Festival. Featuring songs
by Griot Assane Kouyate and community drummers led by Heritage Works.
8:00.
Lorenzo Rhodes Trio
Detroit pianist joined by bass and drum
9:00.
Zania Alake
Vocalist/guitarist with live percussions
10:00.
The Adinkra Collective
J Dilla Beats, Hip Hop, Spoken Word, Dance and R&B
Artist Village
All Day.
30th Anniversary Commemorative Stone Sculpture
Observe the creation of a work of art produced on-site over the festival weekend
by Detroit sculptor SHAMLORD KAZA.
Community Art Project - Be a part of history! Festival-goers decorate a family “tile”
which will become part of the base of the commemorative sculpture, $5 donation.
Clear Channel Radio Zone
All Day.
Clear Channel RV – Radio Hosts, Giveaways
”Good Times” Thelma – BerNadette Stanis, book signing
Elder Village
All Day.
Master Quilt Exhibition
Featuring specialty quilts by Great Lakes African American Quilters Network
Omowale Cultural Society
African Drum & Dance troupe founded by King Sundiata Keita, directed by Kahemba Keita
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Friday, August 17 - continued
12:00pm-11:30pm
GM Theater
inside The Wright Museum
5:00-5:30.
6:00-7:00.
Dr. Akua Woolbright, Whole Foods Company
“Tribute to Healers - Future”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
Health Is Wealth
presented by Detroit Wholistic Center
All Day.
Booths: Health Products & Service Providers
Information, Samples
Demonstrations / Inter-actives
1:00-2:00.
2:30-3:30.
3:30-4:30.
4:00-5:00.
5:30-6:00.
6:00-7:00.
Yoga w/ Kwame
T’ai-Ka-Chi w/ Senfusi Hightower
Zumba w/ Indira Murray
Antonio Seahorn, Personal Fitness Coach
Dr. Akua Woolbright, Whole Foods Company
Rama Chi w/ Dr. William Brown
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Community Gardening Information Booth, Produce Sales
International Marketplace
All Day.
100+ Vendor Booths
Unique, international selection of fine art, books, clothing & more!
Latimer Café
All Day.
“30 Years of Celebration!” AWF 30th Anniversary Exhibition & Display
The Wright Museum Information & Membership Booth
AWF Food & Beverage sales and seating
Café Plaza
8:00
Hustle w/ Ron Jackson
Tastes of the Diaspora
All Day.
A delicious sampling of ethnic cuisines
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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”It’s A Family Affair!”
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Saturday, August 18
12:00pm-11:30pm
12:00.
ALL FESTIVAL AREAS OPEN
African Folklife Village
presented by Heritage Works
12:00 – 8:00pm
VILLAGE CIRCLE
2:00.
Dance Workshop w/ Assane Konte (Senegal)
Text Stylin’ – Griot Assane Kouyate & Justin Rogers, Detroit Poet
Class Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation
3:45.
Dance Performance – Thiossane Performing Arts Company, Nsoroma Institute
6:30.
Dance Workshop w/Moustapha Bangoura (Guinea)
Class Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation
QUILT CIRCLE
For Public Participation
12:00.
Quilting Demonstrations by Great Lakes African American Quilters Network
Quilt Square Make & Share: Tribute to Veterans
1:00-5:30.
Quilt Demonstration w/ Bisa Butler, Fibre Artist and Master Quilter (New Jersey)
ADORNMENT
1:00-7:00. Head Wrapping and Textile Embroidery w/ Jendayi Iyi
Inter-active Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation
African World Stage
presented by The Wright Museum
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12:00.
Libations – Queen Mother Dr. OsunDara Nefertiti-El
1:00.
“Parade of Nations” – Participant Performances
3:00.
Annual AWF Step Show Competition
Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho
5:30.
Nanou Djiapo
Marcus Garvey African Drummers & Dancers
6:30.
The Carr Center Jazz Academy
Young musicians mentored by of some of Detroit’s finest jazz luminaries.
7:30.
Transitions: Honoring JOHNNIE BASSETT - FARUQ Z. BEY - BELITA WOODS
Poets: Gloria Aneb House, Rayfield Waller, M.L. Liebler, Kim Hunter, Aurora Harris,
Anita Jones, Ann Holdreith. Musicians:
8:30.
Omowale Cultural Society
African Drum & Dance troupe founded by King Sundiata Keita, directed by Kahemba Keita
9:00.
PicNap Natural Hair Show
Presented by Kalimah Johnson, PicNap Natural Hair Care
10:00.
Detroit Rocks the Runway! Fashion Designs+Music+Dance
“Hip Hop Gets Cultured"
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Saturday, August 18 - continued
12:00pm-11:30pm
Artist Village
All Day.
30th Anniversary Commemorative Stone Sculpture
Observe the creation of a work of art produced on-site over the festival weekend
by Detroit sculptor Shamlord Kaza.
Community Art Project
Become a part of history! Festival-goers decorate a family “tile” which will become
part of the base of the commemorative sculpture, $5 donation.
Clear Channel Radio Zone
All Day.
Clear Channel RV – Radio Hosts, Giveaways
”Good Times” Thelma – BerNadette Stanis, book signing
Elder Village
All Day.
Master Quilt Exhibition
Featuring specialty quilts by Great Lakes African American Quilters Network
Omowale Cultural Society
African Drum & Dance troupe founded by King Sundiata Keita, directed by Kahemba Keita
GM Theater
inside The Wright Museum
1:00-2:00.
2:00-3:00.
3:00-4:00.
4:30-5:30.
5:30-6:00.
6:00-7:00.
7:15-7:55.
Hypno-Therapy, Demonstration Session
Jim Loving, Hypno-Therapist
Dr. Verlanda Thompson
“Stress & the Quality of Life”
Kimberly Boyd-Harris, Center for Community Justice
“The Media’s Deliberate Destruction of the African American Family”
Michael Imhotep, Talk Show Host (Projection)
Dr. Akua Woolbright, Whole Foods Company
“Tribute to Healers - Present”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
The Carr Center Dance Academy
JO! The Carr Center Dance Company
Health Is Wealth
presented by Detroit Wholistic Center
All Day.
Booths: Health Products & Service Providers
Information, Samples
Demonstrations / Inter-actives
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:30
2:30-3:30
4:00-5:00
5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00
7:30-8:00
Spirit Filled Yoga w/ Kimberli Boyd
Hula Hoop Dance w/ Kissed By Bliss
Cardio Dance Party w/ Fitness Expert Lizzette
Personal Fitness Coach, Bridget Porter
Martial Arts w/ Kevin Bolden
Hula Hoop w/ Retro Fit
Yoga w/ Kwame
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Community Gardening Information Booth, Produce Sales
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Saturday, August 18 - continued
12:00pm-11:30pm
International Marketplace
All Day.
100+ Vendor Booths
Unique, international selection of fine art, books, clothing & more!
Latimer Café
All Day.
“30 Years of Celebration!” AWF 30th Anniversary Exhibition & Display
The Wright Museum Information & Membership Booth
AWF Food & Beverage sales and seating
Café Plaza
12:00-1:00.
2:00-3:00.
5:00-6:00.
7:00-8:00.
Zumba w/ Felice Jones
Rama Chi w/ Dr. Brown
Dr. Michael Vincent
Hustle w/ Thomasina
Tastes of the Diaspora
All Day.
A delicious sampling of ethnic cuisines
Watoto (Children’s) Village
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-8:00pm
Games, Make & Take, Storytellers, Cultural Activities for Children
1:00-2:00.
3:00-4:00.
4:30.
Soccer w/ Baba Jack
Tumbling w/ J.C. & Me
Dunun Drum Class w/ Moustapha Bangoura (Guinea)
Class Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation. Have one
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Sunday, August 19
12:00pm-11:30pm
12:00.
ALL FESTIVAL AREAS OPEN
African Folklife Village
presented by Heritage Works
12:00 – 8:00pm
VILLAGE CIRCLE
Class Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation
2:00.
Dance Workshop w/ Assane Konte (Senegal)
4:30.
Dance Workshop w/Moustapha Bangoura (Guinea)
6:30.
Dance Workshop w/ Assane Kouyate (Senegal/Mali)
QUILT CIRCLE
For Public Participation
12:00.
Quilting Demonstrations by Great Lakes African American Quilters Network
Quilt Square Make & Share: Tribute to Veterans
1:00-5:30.
Quilt Demonstration w/ Bisa Butler, Fibre Artist and Master Quilter
ADORNMENT
1:00-7:00. Head Wrapping and Textile Embroidery w/ Jendayi Iyi
Inter-active Demonstrations – Open to Public Participation
African World Stage
presented by The Wright Museum
12:00.
Libations
1:00.
Spirit of the African World
3:00.
KEM
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Detroit’s favorite balladeer makes a special appearance to select a special guest for
his upcoming “Gold Party”
3:30.
New Mighty Inspirations
Deeply inspiring and uplifting contemporary Gospel ensemble
4:00.
“Crusade For America: Parent & Youth March”
Rev. D. Alexander Bullock, Greater St. Matthew Church, Rainbow PUSH Michigan
4:15.
Watoto “Children’s” Fashion Show
Children from Nsoroma Institute, directed by Mama Lauren Nzoma.
5:15.
“A Man Can Change”
Words, Music, Art & Stories of Seven Men, hosted by Joel Fluent.
6:00.
“It’s A Family Affair!”
Saluting the 1983 Festival Committee: Catherine Blackwell, Edward Vaughn, Shahida Mausi,
Audley Smith, Phyllis Sancho, Joe Sancho, Craig Strong, Nelson Saunders, Sadiq Bey.
Honoring Our Ancestors and Tribute to Our She-roes & Heroes.
Community Call & Response led by Anita Jones.
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Sunday, August 19 - continued
12:00pm-11:30pm
African World Stage presented by The Wright Museum
6:30.
World’s Longest “Soul Train” Line
Everybody – come on down and join in this tribute to Don Cornelius and the Soul Train legacy
7:30.
Harvey Thompson w/ Henry Gibson
Detroit native, Harvey Thompson, now a resident of Japan shares his golden jazz vocals,
accompanied by Detroit-based pianist/bandleader, Henry Gibson.
8:00.
Rowe Niodior
The dances of Senegal, W. Africa. Company directed by Seydi Sarr.
8:30.
Detroit Reggae All-Stars
Detroit renegade musicians.
10:15.
Notorius Entertainment
Detroit-based, nationally-performing R&B musicians, led by Keith Ferguson.
Artist Village
All Day.
30th Anniversary Commemorative Stone Sculpture
Observe the creation of a work of art produced on-site over the festival weekend
by Detroit sculptor Shamlord Kaza.
Community Art Project
Become a part of history! Festival-goers decorate a family “tile” which will become
part of the base of the commemorative sculpture, $5 donation.
1:00-4:00.
African Medicine Wheel Readings w/ Amina Johnson
Dagara system from Burkina Faso (W. Africa) identifies your life purpose, your imbalances
and balances. No charge. Donation to AWF30 suggested.
Clear Channel Radio Zone
All Day.
Clear Channel RV – Radio Hosts, Giveaways
”Good Times” Thelma – BerNadette Stanis, book signing
Elder Village
All Day.
Master Quilt Exhibition
Featuring specialty quilts by Great Lakes African American Quilters Network
Omowale Cultural Society
African Drum & Dance troupe founded by King Sundiata Keita, directed by Kahemba Keita
GM Theater
inside The Wright Museum
1:00-2:00.
2:00-3;00.
3:00-4:30.
4:30-5:30.
6:00-7:00.
Hypno-Therapy, Demonstration Session
Jim Loving, Hypno-Therapist
Weight Management w/ Veronica Williams, RN/NP
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25 Anniversary Celebration – Detroit Wholistic Center
“The Media’s Deliberate Destruction of the African American Family”
Michael Imhotep, Talk Show Host (Projection)
“Tribute to Healers - Past”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Sunday, August 19 - continued
12:00pm-11:30pm
Health Is Wealth
presented by Detroit Wholistic Center
All Day.
Booths: Health Products & Service Providers
Information, Samples
Demonstrations / Inter-actives
Observe and participate:
12:00-1:00
Zumba w/ Regina
1:00-2:00
Yoga w/ Kwame
2:00-3:00
Rama Chi w/ Dr. William Brown
3:00-4:00
Martial Arts w/ Yellow Tigers
6:00-7:00
Hula Hoop w/ Retro Fit
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Community Gardening Information Booth, Produce Sales
International Marketplace
All Day.
100+ Vendor Booths
Unique, international selection of fine art, books, clothing & more!
Latimer Café
All Day.
“30 Years of Celebration!” AWF 30th Anniversary Exhibition & Display
The Wright Museum Information & Membership Booth
AWF Food & Beverage sales and seating
Café Plaza
1:00-2:00.
Zumba w/ Felice Jones
Tastes of the Diaspora
All Day.
A delicious sampling of ethnic cuisines
Watoto (Children’s) Village
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-8:00pm
Games, Make & Take, Storytellers, Cultural Activities for Children
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
Free Public Access, Tour Tickets, Museum Memberships
Friday & Saturday 9:00am – 8:00pm & Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Visual Arts Exhibition: Great American Artists – Part II: The Branches
Sunday
4:00-6:00. Hustle for History, Dance Lessons w/ Thomasenia Johnson
GM Theater
African World Festival Presentations – Free Admission
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:00-5:30.
Dr. Akua Woolbright, Whole Foods Company
6:00-7:00.
“Tribute to Healers - Future”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
1:00-2:00.
Hypno-Therapy, Demonstration Session
Jim Loving, Hypno-Therapist
2:00-3:00.
“Nutrition”, Dr. Verlanda Thompson
3:00-4:00.
“Stress & the Quality of Life”
Kimberly Boyd-Harris, Center for Community Justice
4:30-5:30.
“The Media’s Deliberate Destruction of the African American Family”
Michael Imhotep, Talk Show Host (Projection)
5:30-6:00.
Dr. Akua Woolbright, Whole Foods Company
6:00-7:00.
“Tribute to Healers - Present”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
7:15-7:55.
The Carr Center Dance Academy
JO! The Carr Center Dance Company
1:00-2:00.
Hypno-Therapy, Demonstration Session
Jim Loving, Hypno-Therapist
2:00-3;00.
Weight Management w/ Veronica Williams, RN/NP
3:00-4:30.
25th Anniversary Celebration – Detroit Wholistic Center
4:30-5:30.
“The Media’s Deliberate Destruction of the African American Family”
Michael Imhotep, Talk Show Host (Projection)
6:00-7:00.
“Tribute to Healers - Past”
Dr. Jesse R. Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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30 Anniversary African World Festival
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
e/ [email protected]
www.AWFDetroit.com
www.TheWright.org
PARKING SUGGESTIONS
Be careful when parking at meters.
City of Detroit Parking Enforcement Officers will be on duty for the full weekend
until 10:00pm each evening. Parking tickets may range $20-$30.
Local Parking structures are generally $5.00 per vehicle.
CULTURAL CENTER PARKING LOT
Open till Midnight
Enter on John R Street
(Located immediately behind The Wright Museum)
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PARKING LOT
Open till Midnight
East Warren Avenue, between I-75 Chrysler Fwy. & St. Antoine Street
(Two city blocks from The Wright Museum)
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PARKING STRUCTURES
Open till Midnight.
Structure #3 – Rackham Building
East Warren Avenue, between Woodward Ave. & John R St.
(One block from The Wright Museum)
Structure #6
Putnam Street, between Woodward & Cass Avenues
(Putnam is the side street on the south side of the Main Library)
Structure #8
Woodward Avenue between Forest & Canfield Streets
(Enter on Woodward or Cass Ave.)
Street parking, metered and not, is available in the neighborhood.
Be mindful.
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