Juneteenth Family Celebration

1450 South Dixie Highway,West Palm Beach FL 33401

18 June, 2022

Description

This intergenerational event celebrates freedom and spotlights the African American experience with live musical performances, dance, gallery talks on art by African American artists, storytelling, and art-making activities. Featuring: • MC Wayne Perry, aka Mr. Trombone • Kickoff performance by Faith’s Place Dancers, Marching Band, and Drumline • Miami-based DJ ReRe • Artist Lounge with Anthony Burks, Tracy Guiteau, Arielle Charis, and more • Storytelling and music with Soda Pop • Black-Owned Business Pop-Ups including Kianga Art/African Treasures, All About Us, The Gift Genie, Helen’s Fire Sauce, and Royal Healings • African Dance with Ericka Squire • Live Hip Hop music by recording artist Von Archer • Art-making Workshops with Dorotha Grace Lemeh and Jasmine Nichole • Opening of the Afterschool Arts Outreach Student Exhibition, We Made It! • Spotlight talks by Brian Knowles, Trina Slade-Burks, Anthony Burks Sr., and Shawn Henderson • Poetry reading by Jashua Sa-Ra • Closing performance by Sunshine Junkanoo Band Food and Refreshments Enjoy small bites and refreshments in the Great Hall or dine in The Restaurant from 11AM-3PM. The Store at the Norton In celebration Juneteenth, the Store at the Norton is highlighting African American owned business as well as art book featuring African American artists. For more information visit www.norton.org.