Sponsored by The Feigenbaum Foundation
Sixth Annual
Celebration of Black Voices Festival
September 19 + 20, 3 – 6 pm
Saturday, September 19
✸ Mayor Peter Marchetti opens the festival with a reading of the Celebration of Black Voices Weekend Proclamation
✸ Musical performance by Kendrah Bellevue, also known as Sample the Cat
✸ Whispers of Strength, featuring Gloria Williams and Ray White-Keele
✸ Celebration of Black Voices: Legacy, featuring Mekhi McClain, who appeared in BSC’s Camelot
✸ Dance performance by Berkshire Brazil
✸ Musical performance by Chantell McCulloch
✸ Free backpack and school-supply giveaway sponsored by the Adams Family
Sunday, September 20
✸ Gospel concert featuring the Celebration of Black Voices Community Choir
✸ Poetry slam presented by the CBV Poets Society
✸ The Brownskin Band closes the weekend with live music
Throughout both afternoons, DJ Jimmy Hall will play outdoors from 3:00–6:00 p.m. The festival will also include a KidZone with workshops for children ages 5–12 led by children’s author Tati Sabrina, along with free face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy.
This family-friendly event is FREE to attend
Rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️
Additional sponsorship by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Mill Town Foundation, and Greylock Federal Credit Union
Free face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy sponsored by Carr Hardware
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.
| Details |
September 20, 3:00 pm
| Venue |
The Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
