There’s still time to register for the 2nd Annual Indaba African Ball, set for Saturday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Hosted by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, the event will be held virtually, and participation is free.
Filled with music, dance, heart-warming stories and a salute to Black History Month, the ball can be viewed free of charge on St. Ann Center’s website–stanncenter.org/
“We’re committed to making quality entertainment available to families in our north side neighborhood,” said Gloria Miller, St. Ann Center’s Special Events Director. “Funds raised at the Indaba African Ball will be used to bring local talent to our stage this summer.”
The ball has a fundraising goal of $10,000 to support Indaba Nights, a 13-week outdoor concert series set to begin in June. Viewers can donate before, during and after the online event.
Photos from African Fashion Show & Entertainment
The Ball will include performances by Chris Pipkins, Milwaukee’s premier saxophonist from Christopher’s Project, and the Night & Day Band, a Motown and jazz band featuring Bobby Jiles and Julie Thompson. Pangaea Steel Pan Drum Ensemble and the Milwaukee Ballet’s Ballet Beat dancers will also perform.
Ushering in Black History Month, the evening will spotlight the Hall of History Makers, saluting outstanding African-American leaders for their contributions to Milwaukee and beyond. Honorees include: Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden Urban Farm; Reggie Jackson, an award-winning journalist, speaker, researcher and expert on the history of our country’s racial hierarchy; Yvonne McCaskill, a champion for environmental stewardship and green spaces in urban neighborhoods; Katina Shaw, vice president of Community Relations and Family Liaison for the Milwaukee Brewers; James E. Causey, an award-winning projects writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and co-host of “Black Nouveau” on PBS; Adekola Adedapo, an acclaimed vocalist, actor, dancer and storyteller, devoted to promoting cultural arts and community activism; Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas, the 65th Sheriff of Milwaukee County and Pastor Ollie Taylor and First Lady Sandra Taylor, leaders of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
The program includes a delicious African recipe demonstration, an African fashion show and heartwarming stories of how the arts come alive on Milwaukee’s north side, thanks to band shell supporters.
Community sponsors who support the Indaba African Ball include Advocate Aurora, All of Us Research Program, Parklawn Assembly of God Church, St. John’s on the Lake Senior Living Community and Grandma Book’s World.
Register for the free ball at stanncenter.org/indabaBall. All registrants will be eligible to win a giveaway basket worth $300. For more information about the ball or the band shell, contact Gloria Miller at 414-210-2428; or email [email protected].
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