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UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITIPARKS TO HOST THE 6TH ANNUAL AFRICAN ARTS IN THE PARK 2010
"MANY CULTURES, ONE COMMUNITY" FEATURING PLATINUM SELLING RECORDING ARTIST DRU HILL PERFORMING LIVE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 AND AUGUST 15, 2010 | 11:00 - 7:00PM | ALLEGHENY COMMONS PARK, PITTSBURGH, PA

Umoja African Arts Company In Partnership with CITIPARKS To Host
The 6th Annual
AFRICAN ARTS in the PARK 2010
Featuring Platinum Selling Recording Artist

DRU HILL PERFORMING LIVE
AUGUST 14, 2010 | AUGUST 15, 2010
11:00 - 7:00PM | ALLEGHENY COMMONS PARK, PITTSBURGH, PA

Titled, "Many Cultures, One Community", African Arts in the Park appeals to people of all backgrounds recognizing that the performance and presentation of African Art is a strong contribution to the cultural district of Pittsburgh. Umoja's mission, to raise awareness and increase appreciation for the rich cultures of African, utilizes the African Arts in the Park as a wonderful event for such an exposition. Plan on stopping by Umoja African Arts Company's 6th Annual African African Arts in the Park Festival, August 14 & 15, in Allegheny Commons Park from 11am-7pm in the center of the Northside. This event is dedicated to the demonstration and promotion of African and African Diaspora Arts in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

Don't miss the opportunity to take part in one of the following ways:

Non-Profit Organization: a 10 x 10 uncovered space on grass is available for $25 per day. Non-profit organizations are not permitted to sell their goods and/or services.
Please provide a photo-copy of 501 (c)(3) with application.
Food Vendors: a 10 x 10 uncovered space on grass is available for $125 per day.
Retail Vendors: a 10 x 10 uncovered space on grass is available for $100 per day.
**GUIDELINES for Festival particiation**

NOTE: TABLES, CHAIRS AND CANOPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE IF ORDERED IN ADVANCE; OTHERWISE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING YOUR OWN TABLES, CHAIRS AND CANOPIES FOR A 10 x 10 UNCOVERED SPACE.

THE MAIN STAGE WILL BE FILLED WITH AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA MUSIC.

ATTENDEES CAN BRING THEIR CHAIRS, SIT UNDER TREES AND HEAR LIVE BANDS

THEY WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY SUCH MUSIC GENRES AS
WEST AFRICAN, JAZZ, RHYTHM/BLUES, GOSPEL, REGGAE AND SALSA

DONNA BAXTER - MISTRESS OF CEREMONY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010

RYAN PATRICK PARKER - MASTER OF CEREMONY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010

PITTSBURGH ALL-STAR LINE UP OF ENTERTAINMENT FROM:
PERFORMERS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010
UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY -
11:00AM
TORIE BANKS -
11:30AM
HAKIM RASHEED -
11:45AM
JAZZ GARCELLE -
12:30PM
AZUCAR BAND -
1:15PM
JILL WEST & BLUES ATTACK -
2:30PM
ROGER HUMPHRIES & RH FACTOR -
3:45PM
ARTISTREE -
5:30PM
UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY -
6:35PM

PERFORMERS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010
UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY -
11:00AM
THE FLOW BAND -
11:45AM
KEVIN HOWARD -
12:30PM
AFRO-AMERICAN MUSIC INSTITUTE -
2:15PM
BRIAN WRIGHT, SR. -
3:15PM
OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER -
4:00PM
SPIRIT FILLED MINISTRIES -
5:00PM

THIS YEAR, UMOJA WILL ALSO HOST
A NATIONAL PLATINUM-SELLING RECORDING ARTIST

DRU HILL PERFORMING LIVE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 @ 6:00PM

SINGING HITS FROM THEIR PREVIOUS ALBUMS
AND NEW SINGLES FROM THEIR SOON TO BE RELEASED ALBUM

Dru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", and "How Deep Is Your Love". Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin was the group's founder; his bandmates included main lead singer Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Larry "Jazz" Anthony, and James "Woody Rock" Green. Signing to Island Records through Haqq Islam's University Records imprint, Dru Hill released two successful LPs before separating for a period from late 1999 to 2002, during which time Sisqó and Woody released solo albums. While Woody's Soul Music LP was a moderate success in the gospel music industry, Sisqó's Unleash the Dragon LP and its hit single "Thong Song" were major pop successes, and established Sisqó as a household name outside of Dru Hill.

In 2002, by then part of the Def Soul record label, the group reunited and added fifth member Rufus "Scola" Waller to the lineup for their third album, Dru World Order. In early 2008, the original quartet version of Dru Hill began touring. On March 6 of that same year, original member Woody announced he was quitting the group again to dedicate himself to his gospel ministry. The group never said why they did not keep Scola in the group. After eight years, R&B multi-platinum group Dru Hill reunites and signed a new recording contract with Kedar Entertainment. Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and new member Antwuan "Tao" Simpson (pronounced Tay-oh) are back and will release their fourth CD offering, InDRUpendence Day in stores summer 2010. The album has released two singles, "Love MD" and "Back to the Future". Dru Hill is ready to fulfull the void in the industry, as well your need for great music, entertainment, and more.

ANJI CORLEY
FROM 95.5 WPGC DC'S #1 STATION FOR HIP HOP AND R&B
WILL HOST THE DRU HILL CONCERT

ALSO NEW THIS YEAR IS THE HEALTH HUT
FOCUSING ON DISEASES THAT AFFECT THE AFRICAN & AFRICAN-AMERICAN
COMMUNITY IN PITTSBURGH WILL HAVE PHYSICIANS AND SPEAKERS FROM UPMC.
THERE WILL BE DEMONSTRATIONS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON DIABETES, BREAST
& PROSTATE CANCER, HYPERTENSION, AIDS/HIV, LUPUS, DEPRESSION, STROKE, AND ASTHMA.

WE ENCOURAGE A VISIT TO OUR CHILDREN'S HUT
THERE WILL BE A SPANISH & FRENCH ARTS & CRAFTS, KAYAKING, TEMUJIN - STORYTELLING & MASK MAKING, JEWELRY MAKING, FACE PAINTING, AFRICAN DANCE CLASS, PETTING ZOO, ROCK CLIMBING AND A BOUNCE HOUSE.

DAVID A. BURTON - MASTER OF CEREMONY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010

THE DANCE & CULTURE HUT WILL OFFER A RANGE
OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

SUCH AS BELLY DANCING, HIP HOP ON LOCK, ZUMBA WORKSHOP, RUMBA WORKSHOP, SALSA, WEST AFRICAN DANCE, MODERN DANCE, ROLAND FORD (LINE DANCING), MARY MILLER DANCE COMPANY, AND DR. GODDESS.

THE ULAJI MART (SWAHALI FOR FOOD AND DRINK) WILL SERVE A VARIETY OF FOOD.
THE FOOD WILL VARY FROM
WEST AFRICAN TO CARIBBEAN TO SOUL FOOD TO AMERICAN FOOD.

THE SOKO (SWAHILI FOR MARKETPLACE) WILL HAVE VENDORS SELLING CRAFTS, ARTS, AND CLOTHING.

NOTE: TABLES, CHAIRS AND CANOPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE IF ORDERED IN ADVANCE; OTHERWISE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING YOUR OWN TABLES, CHAIRS AND CANOPIES FOR A 10 x 10 UNCOVERED SPACE.

Please submit VENDOR APPLICATION by CLICKING HERE to submit application and payment via email in order to participate in the 2010 African Arts in the Park festival. Applications received without payment will be considered incomplete. Only complete applications can be processed.

Participating vendors are expected to attend a vendors information meeting that will be held during the first week of August 2010.



The 2010 Festival is expected to draw more than 5,000 visitors for two days of art, food, festivities, and most of all, fun, and we need your help.

Volunteers for the African Arts in the Park are from many different backgrounds including students, schools and colleges, young professionals, retired persons, community groups, and art organizations. It's a great event for couples and individuals to meet new people. No specific experience is necessary - only enthusiasm!

Volunteer Schedule
Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times:

Saturday, August 14 2010
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, August 15 2010
7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Volunteer Benefits
Every volunteer will receive the following benefits for working at the festival:

African Arts in the Park festival volunteer t-shirt (one per volunteer/per day)
Student volunteers receive community service hours for their volunteer time.
Volunteers will receive breakfast or lunch for their volunteer time.
For more information please email volunteer@umojacompany.org

CONTACT INFORMATION:
UMOJA African Arts Company
P.O. Box 5230
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412.471.1121
Fax: 412.232.3262

umoja@umojacompany.org
admin@umojacompany.org
volunteer@umojacompany.org

UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY IS A NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IS CELEBRATING ITS 21ST SEASON OF BRIDGING AND UNIFYING DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC PRESENTATION OF AFRICAN ART, CULTURE AND HERITAGE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
www.AfricanArtsInThePark.org or 412.471.1121

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