GATHER, REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH WITH US. Come out and enjoy a southern-style brunch accompanied by the sweet sounds of live Jazz music by David Deon & The Soul Inspirations along with Spoken Word Poetry performances by Bes McGee & Anthony Miller. FAQ: What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday, formally celebrated on June 19th, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US on June 19th, 1865 . Why Celebrate with Jazz Music? Juneteenth is about remembrance and celebrating the culture. freedom. Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Why Celebrate with Spoken Word Poetry? Spoken Word is a form of performance poetry that emerged in the last 1960’s from the Black Arts movement. It owes its heritage most directly to the Beat Poetry of the 1950’s/1960’s and the Jazz Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance (1920-1940). **OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE PERFORMERS & AUDIENCE MEMBERS, LATE ENTRY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED**
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
6/12/21 11am - 1pm
Timber Rattlers Stadium (Fox Club)
$35+
Bes McGee
Bes@Besknowsbest.com
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