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Umoja
African Arts Company presents
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 |
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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.
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 DONNA
BAXTER - MISTRESS OF CEREMONY RYAN
PATRICK PARKER - MASTER OF CEREMONY PITTSBURGH
ALL-STAR LINE UP OF ENTERTAINMENT FROM: PERFORMERS FOR SUNDAY,
AUGUST 15, 2010
THIS
YEAR, UMOJA WILL ALSO HOST
SINGING HITS FROM THEIR PREVIOUS ALBUMS 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.
ALSO
NEW THIS YEAR IS THE HEALTH HUT WE
ENCOURAGE A VISIT TO OUR CHILDREN'S HUT
DAVID
A. BURTON - MASTER OF CEREMONY
THE
DANCE & CULTURE HUT WILL OFFER A RANGE THE
ULAJI MART (SWAHALI FOR FOOD AND DRINK) WILL SERVE A VARIETY OF
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. 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 Saturday,
August 14 2010 Volunteer
Benefits African
Arts in the Park festival volunteer t-shirt (one per volunteer/per
day)
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
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:
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