Annual Juneteeth Celebration: A Cultural Success
Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Wells Park (38th Street Park), the annual Juneteenth Celebration was a cultural and community success.Juneteenth commemorates when those enslaved men, women, and children, in Galveston, Texas finally received word that they were free on June 19, 1865.
This day in Savannah was a day of celebration, family, reflection, unity, and prayer. There was free food, live music, guest speakers, and other activities that help to build a strong family atmosphere for both young and old.
Speakers at the event included State Senator Lester Jackson, who presented a proclamation declaring Juneteenth Day.
City Officials Edna Jackson, Van Johnson, Rudy Jones. Ga State Rep. Bob Bryant were also on hand.
Interim Savannah State University President Dr. Cheryl L. Davenport Dozier along with Dr. Debora Founteneau gave the history of Juneteenth. Speakers also included Servant Emannu’el Branch of Yahshua University.com, and Chester Dunham of WSOK’s The Dunham Report.
Sensational live performances by Domino’s Theory, Atlanta Rap Artist RaSearch, Savannah Rap Artists 57 Kevin, Family Affair; powerful Gospel rappers Chosen, and Rico; performances by The Savannah State Jazz Band, along with local music icons Lafayette Chester and Lil’ Willie Johnson.
Honored at the event were music icons Lafayette Chester and Lil’ Willie Johnson. A surprise award was also given to Sister Solana Plaines for her more than 50 years of community service and advocacy.
The 2011 Juneteenth Festival was sponsored by The Daughters of Mary Magdalene and organized by Sister Marilyn Jackson, Sister Solana Plains, and Brother Ivan Cohen.
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Lewes Old Fashioned 4th of July Old fashioned children's games and activities, decorated boat parade on the canal, and the Doo-Dah parade. The parade will be Manila Avenue, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Second Street, Market Street, and Third Street.
This day in Savannah was a day of celebration, family, reflection, unity, and prayer. There was free food, live music, guest speakers, and other activities that help to build a strong family atmosphere for both young and old.
City officials worked with Chatham Area Transit (CAT) and the Savannah Bicycle Campaign (SBC) to develop activities that promoted non-car commuting. Throughout the day, CAT offered free rides on all its fixed-route buses, but at 7:40 am,
The tour will also make some first-ever stops – in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Savannah, Georgia. Vans Warped Tour – an annual summer music festival featuring upcoming bands as well as more well-known rock and punk acts,
Newcomers for belting it out across Brookgreen include funksters Tru Sol, and Grupo Kachimbo, an 11-piece Latin salsa band from Savannah, Ga. The welcomes your comments on news of the day. The more voices engaged in conversation,
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Savannah Technical College will celebration Preservation Week 2011 with free classes for the public featuring expert guest speakers on preservation-related topics. Some sessions include hands-on activities for participants.
This year's theme is Traditional Building Arts and will focus on teaching the "lost" building trades typically used on historic sites, according to the college.
"This is the second year Savannah Tech and its students have been involved in Preservation Week activities," said Stephen Hartley, historic preservation instructor, in a statement. "We're starting to gain visibility locally and that's sparked a lot of interest in our programming."
Traditional Building Magazine named Savannah Technical College's Historic Preservation program as one of the nation's up and coming programs in its April 2011 issue. Here is the Preservation Week schedule from Savannah Technical College. Seating is limited to twenty in each section; pre-registration is encouraged by phone 912.443.5864 or shartley@savannahtech.edu
May 7
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Neighborhood Cleanup Day with Historic Savannah Foundation
1004 E. Park Ave., Savannah
Join us as we assist Historic Savannah Foundation in its community clean up day. Students will be cleaning 1004 E. Park Ave, a HSF revolving Fund Site. Learn basics of site maintenance as well as building assessment procedures. Proper workplace attire is required.
May 9
Lime mortar essentials – presented by Donnie Gillis and Steve Elkins
5:30-8:30 p.m. Industrial Technology Center Room 109
Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Road
The use of lime based mortar has traditionally been the method of laying brick and store. Using locally sourced material, lime mortar is the appropriate choice for repairs on historic properties. Presenters Donnie Gillis and Steve Elkins will review the common techniques in lime mortar application including mixing, applying and finishing of historic brick masonry.
*student assistants: Pamela McGinnis and Herbert Young
May 10
Introduction to Blacksmithing - presented by Stephen Hartley
5:30-8:30 p.m. Industrial Technology Center Room 109
Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Road
In the past, the blacksmith was the most important member of the community.
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