A Celebration of African-American Arts: Family, Friends and Community
Sunday, February 19, 2012 (12 pm - 8 pm)

Family, Friends and Community: Celebrate the innovative, inspiring and influential contributions of African American arts and artists with eclectic performances, presentations, entertainment and activities during the second annual A Celebration of African American Arts: Family, Friends and Community at the Father Ryan Arts Center. Art Gallery opens February 1 - 29, 2012. 

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Ticket provides admission to all events.
$10 {adults - general admission}
$ 8 {seniors & children 6 - 18}
free {children 5 & younger}

Festival program will highlight significant local talent, crafters/vendors and cuisine. Family friendly activities; all are welcome. For more information, call 412.771.3052.

Emerging Artists (2 pm)
Taiece Brooks
Peace & Patience Girl’s Dance Troupe 
Second Baptist Church, McKees Rocks
Lori Sloan
S.T.A.R. (Strong, Talented, Aspiring Rockers)
Today’s Tomorrow

Gallery Artitst (12 pm - 8 pm)
Christopher Chapman
Willie Dawson
Isaiah Dent 
Vanessa German
Charles Massie
Leah Miller
Barb Owens
Ten Thousand Villages
Dolores Whittington 

Performing Artists (3 pm)
Actors Civic Theater
Etta Cox
East Liberty Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir
Gerard Holt & Mid-Atlantic Contemporary Ballet
Ibeji Drum Ensemble
Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh
Ten Thousand Villages

Food & Fair
Ujamaa Collective – Vegan and Caribbean Cuisine – Cultural Arts & Crafts
Celeta Hickman – Jewelry
Kytee Seku – Home Décor
Gina Lockhart – Reversible glass art
Tia Baker – Cultural Arts & Crafts
Margie Rose – Fashion
Victoria Quiroz – Oils and Soaps
Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Co.

Fun & Fellowship
“I Have A Dream” Wall interactive art – Guided by Brandon Jennings
Community Awareness & Advocacy: Sacred Health – Holistic health and healing; Focus On Renewal - community support services
Raffles & Door Prizes

Once On This Island, Jr.

Sunday, May 20, 2012 (2 pm)

Students in the Father Ryan Arts Center Youth Musical Theater and Teen Rehearsal/Performance programs will perform "Once On This Island, Jr.," a Broadway musical retelling of "The Little Mermaid" with a Caribbean feel. It was written by Pittsburgh native Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens ("Seussical the Musical" and "Ragtime") and is full of award-winning musical numbers that will help the children shine!

Look for more information soon!

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