Sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation
Sixth Annual
Celebration of Black Voices Festival
September 19 + 20, 3 – 6 pm
at the Sydelle & Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center
Saturday, September 19
āø Mayor Peter Marchetti opens the festival with a reading of the Celebration of Black Voices Weekend Proclamation
āø Musical performance by Kendrah Bellevue, also known as Sample the Cat
āø Whispers of Strength, featuring Gloria Williams and Ray White-Keele
āø Celebration of Black Voices: Legacy, featuring Mekhi McClain, who appeared in BSCās Camelot
āøĀ Dance performance by Berkshire Brazil
āø Musical performance by Chantell McCulloch
āø Free backpack and school-supply giveaway sponsored by the Adams Family
Sunday, September 20
āø Gospel concert featuring the Celebration of Black Voices Community Choir
āø Poetry slam presented by the CBV Poets Society
āø The Brownskin Band closes the weekend with live music
Throughout both afternoons, DJ Jimmy Hall will play outdoors from 3:00ā6:00 p.m. The festival will also include a KidZone with workshops for children ages 5ā12 led by childrenās author Tati Sabrina, along with free face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy.
This family-friendly event is FREE to attend
Rain 🌧️Ā orĀ shine ☀️
PLUS, check out our interview with Berkshire On Stage, where we talk about the importance of creating a platform for Black artists and a welcoming gathering place for the entire community.
Additional sponsorship by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Mill Town Foundation, & Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Free face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy sponsored by Carr Hardware
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