June 18th 2011 Free Health Fair and Family Fun Evening
We hope that you will support our second annual Juneteenth celebration. Our theme for this year is Juneteenth --Celebrating Through Music, Voices, Dance & Fashion." Our goal is not only to celebrate, but also to educate others about the significance of June 19th, the day of independence for African Americans in the United States of America.
This year's Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 5pm-11pm in Old School Square Amphitheater at 51 N. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida. The community and family celebration will kick off with a free health fair from 5pm¬8pm and an incredible free outdoor concert from 5pm-11pm.
Our contribution to Black Music Month will include a tribute to music legends Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, James Brown, Gerald Levert, Barry White,Marvin Gaye,Luther Vandross and others. Our vibrant and talented performers lineup includesTony Wilson & the Godfather of Soul Band(aka the Young James Brown) with Blues legendsIke & Val Woods; Wesley Phillips (Michael's former trumpet player),Jimmie Lee Moore(James Brown's bass player of 22 years), veteran singerTerry Parker, the smooth vocals ofStephen Sanders,Stampede Movement,OttrinaBond, Neo-Soul singerKendra Williams, Memberz Only, Wanda Williams, Production Haus, Maven Academy Entertainment, ComedianClyde Gordon among others.
Our special guest speakers will includeVice Mayor Angeleta Gray, Dr. Debra Robinson (Palm Beach County School Board),Travaris (T.J.) Jackson(Founder of Prep & Sport),and Captain Javaro Simsof the Delray Police Department.We are also honored to have the participation of Delray Beach Police Color Guards, Ed Shakespierre, Jama Fashions, a Capoeira demonstration by Capoeira Karkara, Wein Radio Station, and aLiving Museumpresented by the kids from Carver Middle School in Delray Beach.
Our Kids Area will include face painting, raffles, bounce house and games. Spady Museum will participate in our event by providing art area for kids to make Father's Day cards. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and come relax and enjoy a free fun-filled evening with us at Old School Square in Delray Beach!
Bring you piggy banks, pocket change or a DOLLAR - Change for Change!
Black Music
Month
2011
Our Songs Our Voices
Ike & Val Woods
Jimmie Lee Moore
Kendra Williams
Maven Academy Entertainment
Memberz Only
Ottrina Bond
Production Haus
Stampede Movement
Stephen Sanders
Terry Parker
Tony Wilson & the Godfather of Soul Band
Wanda Starr
Wanda Williams
Wesley Phillips
Comedian Clyde Gordon
Concert Tribute to:
Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert, Marvine Gaye, Bob Marley, Barry White, James Brown, Michael Jackson