[Kwanzaa
in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life AMNH/R. Mickens]
AmericanMuseum of Natural History
December 31, 2011 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Milstein
Hall of Ocean Life, First Floor
KWANZAA
2011! is a vibrant celebration that honors the seven principles of
Kwanzaa with performances of song, dance, and spoken word and an
international marketplace. This year’s event will feature
storyteller Linda Humes as master of ceremonies, The
Brooklyn Steppers, Restoration Dance Theatre Company, ADLIB Steel
Orchestra,
and Something
Positive, Inc.
PROGRAM
Noon–4 pm
Marketplace
Performances,
Main Stage
1 pm Linda
Humes, Host
Welcome
by master storyteller and actress Linda Humes
1:15 pm The
Brooklyn Steppers
The
Brooklyn Steppers, the high-energy stars of President Obama’s
inauguration parade and a featured ensemble on “Law & Order,”
energize with a universal call for unity and world peace. This
dynamic student marching band—famous for its intricate drum solos,
unbelievable moves, and “Brooklyn Attitude”—dazzles.
2 pm
Restoration Dance Theatre Company
Restoration
Dance Theatre Company, dressed in beautiful costumes, performs
African, Caribbean, jazz, and modern dances. This multi-disciplinary
arts training program in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn inspires
thousands of young people toward self-determination, empowerment, and
responsibility.
2:30 pm
ADLIB Steel Orchestra
Rooted
in the musical traditions of Trinidad and Tobago, the ADLIB Steel
Orchestra offers a diversity of rich styles including calypso, jazz,
pop, rhythm and blues, and soca. This award-winning ensemble boasting
some of New York’s most talented and versatile young musicians has
been known even to funkify Beethoven’s music.
3:20 pm
Something Positive, Inc.
Something
Positive, Inc., founded by Cheryl Byron, traces the ancestral origins
of African-American musical, oral, and dance traditions from the
motherland of Africa to the Caribbean beaches and onward to North
America. This inspirational and highly interactive performance
incorporates dance, music, song, and storytelling.
3:55 pm
Closing Ceremony
Throughout
the day, special Kwanzaa foods will be sold in the Museum Food Court,
Lower Level.
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