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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 www.spectacularmag.com | December 2014 | SPECTACULAR MAGAZINE 37