Community Performance: From Tragedy to Triumph - 400 Years (1619-2019)

Wed, Dec 18 2019
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Paerdegat Library

400 Years Later music poetry

2019 marks 400 years since the first slave ship arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. To honor this moment in history - and reflect on the impact still felt today - join us at the Paerdegat Library for a spectacular performance by our community members

Featuring:

  • Steel pan performance by Mr. Jahlani Roberts
  • Songs and skit by the Glenwood Senior Center Chorus led by Mr. Desmond Campbell
  • Songs, dances, and poetry by the children of the Expressions Educational and Cultural Center led by Ms. Yanique Harris and Mr. Richard Nicholson
  • Singing and choreography by the Paerdegat Teens
  • Recitatal of a poem by Ms. Joan Gilbert
  • Mr. Richard Nicholson, Event Coordinator

Light refreshments will be served.

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Add to My Calendar 12/18/2019 10:30 am 12/18/2019 11:30 am America/New_York Community Performance: From Tragedy to Triumph - 400 Years (1619-2019)

2019 marks 400 years since the first slave ship arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. To honor this moment in history - and reflect on the impact still felt today - join us at the Paerdegat Library for a spectacular performance by our community members

Featuring:

  • Steel pan performance by Mr. Jahlani Roberts
  • Songs and skit by the Glenwood Senior Center Chorus led by Mr. Desmond Campbell
  • Songs, dances, and poetry by the children of the Expressions Educational and Cultural Center led by Ms. Yanique Harris and Mr. Richard Nicholson
  • Singing and choreography by the Paerdegat Teens
  • Recitatal of a poem by Ms. Joan Gilbert
  • Mr. Richard Nicholson, Event Coordinator

Light refreshments will be served.

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