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
✸ 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 ☀️
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.