F.Y.I
Modeling Agency,
Musical sounds of Evin
Gibson, Mime DancerFred DesperateForChrist
Jones, Musical selection
by Lynnette Barber,
Spoken Word of Langston
Fuze, and Milagros
Napoli-Belly Dancer. The
doors will open at 12 noon
and the program to begin
at 2:00pm. Attendees
are asked to bring toiletry
items and canned goods.
Hayti Heritage Kwanzaa
December 26, 2014 at 5 pm
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
This event is hosted by Zayd Malik Shakur and Aya Shabu. It will
feature Baba Chuck Davis, B. Shak Rhythm & Soul, Balankora,
Collage Dance and Bump. The Triangle Marketplace as well
as the Intergenerational and Children’s Workshop will begin at
5pm. The opening ceremony and performances will start at 7pm.
Donations are welcome but not required for admission. Suggested
amount: Adult ($3), Child ($1)
20th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
December 30, 2014 at 11 am
Cary Arts Center
101 Drive Avenue, Cary, NC
Free Admission
The 20th Annual Cary Kwanzaa Celebration! Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration
that honors African-American people and their heritage. It is presented in partnership with the
Ujima Group. This year’s celebration will feature a Vendor Market and Children’s Village from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kwanzaa Ceremony with performance by Chuck Davis and the African
American Dance Ensemble will be at 3 p.m.
Kwanzaa Celebration
December 30, 2014 at 6pm
Holton Career & Resource Center
401 N. Driver Street, Durham, NC
Free Admission
Durham Parks and Recreation will honor members in our community that represent each of
the seven Kwanzaa principles. The celebration will be held on the fifth day of Kwanzaa in
recognition of the principle of Nia meaning (purpose). Celebrate family and community with an
afternoon of FREE food, dance and drumming performances, 3 v 3 basketball, cultural activities,
board games, free workshops, a panel discussion, and a
gift marketplace.
KwanzaaFest
January 1, 2015 at 1 pm
Durham Armory
212 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Free Admission
This performing arts extravaganza will take place
on the last day of Kwanzaa which means Imani (eeMAH-nee) or Faith. In celebration of this principle,
health screenings (provided by Dr. Sharron ElliottBynum and CAARE, Inc of Durham), a Marketplace
featuring businesses, artist and community groups,
kids activities, face painting, food and plenty of
dance. Performances by The African American Dance
Ensemble, Ezibu Muntu of Richmond, VA, Pat Taborn’s
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