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Date
June 1, 2024 3:00PM
Description
The City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department, Virginia Beach History Museums, Department of Parks & Recreation, the Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Alumni and Friends Association, Inc. (PACTS/UKHS) and the Virginia African American Cultural Center will begin African American Music Month with a free, exclusive engagement, celebrating the deep and timeless legacy of African American music, from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr.
Symphonicity, under the masterful direction of Maestro Daniel W. Boothe, will take audiences on a journey through blues, jazz, and classical compositions, weaving together the rich tapestry of African and African American musical heritage. Highlighting this rare event is a special appearance by world-renowned composer and Virginia Beach resident, Dr. Adolphus Hailstork, whose innovative work has captivated audiences worldwide with its tonal brilliance and societal relevance.
This year’s African American Music Month Celebration, features a rare opportunity to bring together multiple musical genres for one symphonic event, and will focus on the influence of the Black Diaspora in classical and symphonic music.
This event also features the delightful vocal stylings of Akeylah Simone*, along with the incomparable blues master Bobby Blackhat.
Elisha “Cadillac” Harris and Clarence F. Nelson, Jr., from PACTS/UKHS, will emcee the event. Please feel free to bring your own blankets, chairs and tents (no tents with stakes allowed) to sit and enjoy the event. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and drink to enjoy a picnic with the show.
Event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is encouraged. Register in advance at culture.virginiabeach.gov/events. Please email vbhistory@vbgov.com or call (757) 385-5100 if you have questions about this event.
*Akeylah Simone will be the second special guest act, not Ms. Vinnie Knight. Some promotional materials may have been distributed with the incorrect name, we apologize for any inconvenience.
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