GEORGIA
Atlanta
Juneteenth '99 Sponsored by the Metro-Atlanta Kwanzaa Association Saturday, June 19,1999 West End Park 12 noon-8 pm 404-688-3376 or 404-359-1097 e-mail: aimhotep@mindspring.com
I am Felton Eaddy, performer, writer, educator, and chair of
Atlanta-based Black Arts Roundtable, an ongoing dialogue about fairness in funding for art
and culture. The Black Arts Roundtable will host its annual Juneteenth Potluck ArtParty on
June 19th from 7 - 11 pm at the APEX Museum on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, GA. The event
will feature Atlanta-based artists presenting slides, tapes, and live performances of
their work. Folks are asked to RSVP (Ph/Fax: 404/292-9996) and to indicate the food and/or
spirits that they will bring to share with the community. Please rsvp: 404-292-9996; or
e-mail: globalart@aol.com (Felton Eaddy, Founder
& Chair The Black Arts Roundtable P. O. Box 5344 Atlanta, GA 31107 (404) 292-9996;
e-mail: globalart@aol.com Second annual "Juneteenth Potluck ArtParty" at APEX
(African-American Panoramic Experience) Museum, 135 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA (Bethany
Campbell, (404) 521-2736
2nd Annual Juneteenth Potluck ArtParty, sponsored jointly by the Black Arts Roundtable, in association with the APEX Museum, Atlanta's premier African history. Feature mini-performances by some of Atlanta's finest black artists, videos, slides of original work, poetry, storytelling, singing and recorded cds from some Atlanta's living musicians. (404) 292-9996; globalart@aol.com
Valdosta
JUNETEENTH WILL BE CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF VALDOSTA, GEORGIA. JUNE 18, AND 19, 1999 AT PAYTON PARK/SOUTHSIDE LIB; FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL 912 245 3766 (ASK FOR CALVIN G) OR E-MAIL calving@surfsouth.com
Albany
Albany, Georgia is celebrating Juneteenth as a Family/Community Event! The host station, WQVE V-105 from the Cumulus Broadcasting nation wide family, is celebrating Juneteenth with the theme being, "V-105's Picnic in the Park: A Juneteenth Celebration." The celebration is going to be a complete community involved event. Our entertainment includes: The Nationally Recognized Albany Civil Rights Museum Freedom Singers, Cultural Dancers, Girls Inc. Step Dancers, Live Jazz Music by "Mood Swing", Whooe the Clown, and our very own local celebrity Air Personalities !!! We will also have a Dunking Booth, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Various Contests & Games, Television Coverage and etc! Not to mention, the public will receive Many Many Goodies! The entire event is free to the public. Wish you were here, hugh? (Smile) A BIG 'Thank You' goes out to our sponsors; Buffalo Rock, Palmyra Medical Centers, Stardust Skate Center, The Albany Department Mounted Patrol Unit, Albany Recreations and Parks, The Albany Fire Department, The Ritz Cultural Center, and The Barbeque King. Juneteenth should not only be a day of remembrance but also a day of celebrating all African American achievements with family and community. For contact information call our Promotions Director Blythe Bravaldo of Cumulus Broadcasting - Albany, GA @ (912) 888-5000 or fax us @ (912) 888-5960 or send e-mail to blythe.bravaldo@cumulusb.com. Have A Blessed Celebration!
Macon
Macon, Georgia's 7th annual Juneteenth freedom festival is scheduled from noon to sundown Saturday June 19, 1999 in Tatnall Square Park across from Mercer University. This year's free admission includes: Live Chicago Hip-Hop Jazz by Baatin & Live Band Terrie Axam's Total Dance Augusta Youth Percussion Ensemble Cordele GA Gospel Progressivre Christian Academy Horns & Percussion & More!!! VENDORS-VENDORS-VENDORS-VENDORS Phone (912) 745-1297 Leave message email woodharr@aol.com Presented By Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center, Inc & Booker T. Washington Center
Lithonia
New Bethel A.M.E. Church celebrates Juneteenth 1999 on Saturday June 19,
1999 from 12 noon to 3pm. Come to our Freedom Celebration- Old Fashioned Bar-b-que &
cultural festival. We will have music, food and vendors. There will be a skit put on by
our youth about the History of Juneteenth.
Come out and have a great time. Bring donations of food and soft drinks Saturday, June 19,
1999 12 Noon - 3:00pm New Bethel AME Church Scenic Highway 124 Lithonia, GA 30058 770-
484-3350 email- cdozier@arches.uga.edu Call for Directions and more information