The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute #CCCADI is opening its doors to the public on October 15th to October 16th with a weekend packed with activities celebrating our new home. Make history with us as we establish the Center in the international African Diaspora community of El Barrio/East Harlem, the historical home of artistic brilliance and creation.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 | 11AM – 7PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 | 11AM – 4PM
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Grand Opening Events
Saturday, October 15th
HOME, MEMORY, AND FUTURE | OPENING EXHIBITIONS
Renowned curator, Lowery Stokes Sims joins Yasmin Ramirez, Marta Moreno Vega and Regina Bultrón Bengoa in curating a 3-part exhibit centered on the theme of HOME. A variety of artists and mediums, including the latest in #augmentedreality, explore home in the age of gentrification, dislocation, migration, exile, belonging, health and unaffordable housing.
For more information and a breakdown of each exhibit, part click here: http://www.cccadi.org/homeexhibition
Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: CCCADI at 120 East 125th Street Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Admission: FREE
OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK FESTIVAL “HARLEM’S CULTURAL HISTORY-UNITING COMMUNITIES – CULTURAL SPACES
From East to West, the heartbeat of Harlem–125th Street–once bustled with theaters, clubs and other music venues that embraced African American and Latino artists and audiences. As part of the Open House New York Weekend, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute and the Apollo Theater explore West Harlem’s rich musical and cultural history. Speakers: Historians Richard Blondet, Henry Medina, Ralph Mendez, and John Reddick
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Postive Workforce | 109 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
Admission: FREE | RSVP suggested | Link will become available soon
CCCADI Grand Opening Concert Part I: Street Libation
A traditional opening honoring ancestors and sacred forces with libation by traditional leaders Babalorisha John Mason, Iyalorisha Angela Fontanez, and Babalorisha Paulo Bispo. Performances by Amma McKen with Roman Diaz and Cimarron, Something Positive, Trinidad.
Time: 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: CCCADI at 120 East 125th Street Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Admission: Free
CCCADI Grand Opening Concert Part IIL: Street Party
Street Party celebrating our New Home: Los Pleneros de la 21 with a Battle of the Dj’s
When: 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Where: CCCADI at 120 East 125th Street Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Admission: Free
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
HOME, MEMORY AND FUTURE | OPENING EXHIBITIONS | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Renowned curator, Lowery Stokes Sims joins Yasmin Ramirez, Marta Moreno Vega and Regina Bultrón Bengoa in curating a 3-part exhibit centered on the theme of HOME. A variety of artists and mediums, including the latest in #augmentedreality, explore home in the age of gentrification, dislocation, migration, exile, belonging, health and unaffordable housing.
For more information and a breakdown of each exhibit, part click here: http://www.cccadi.org/homeexhibition
When: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: CCCADI at 120 East 125th Street Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Admission: FREE
OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK FESTIVAL “HARLEM’S CULTURAL HISTORY-UNITING COMMUNITIES – CULTURAL SPACES
From East to West, Harlem’s fabled 125th Street once bustled with theaters, clubs and other music venues that embraced African American and Latino artists. As part of the Open House New York Weekend, the Apollo Theater and Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute explore the rich musical and cultural history nurtured in West Harlem in venues like the Apollo and numerous other locations along 125th Street to El Barrio/East Harlem. Speakers: Historians Richard Blondet, Henry Medina, Ralph Mendez, and John Reddick
Time: 11:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Apollo Theatre at 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Admission: FREE | RSVP suggested | Link will become available soon
For more information about the Grand Opening, please visit the Grand Opening web page on their website.
http://www.cccadi.org/grandopening
Also check for updates on their Facebook Invitation
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