The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

Performing Arts

The African Heritage Youth Theatre Presents the AHYT REBORN Drama Showcase
Fri 23 Jun, 2017

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AHYT Reborn is a variety show with both classical and contemporary monologues, scenes, and musical theatre. This will be the company’s first performance in three years. The show includes selected scenes by William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Eric Coble, and Katori Hall. Also, poetry selections from Mari Evans and Tupac Shakur. The African Heritage Youth Theatre is the in-house youth acting apprenticeship program … +

Events

Sankofa Jazz Fest 2017 presented by AHCAC
Fri 7 Apr, 2017 - Sat 8 Apr, 2017

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The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s 3rd Annual Sankofa Jazz Fest features Grammy-winning trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton with trio members, Amina Scott and Joe Dyson in an outdoor concert on Saturday, April 8th,  from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 6161 NW 22nd Avenue in Miami. Tickets are free, RSVPs are encouraged:  http://ahcacmiami.eventbrite.com Festival goers should bring lawn chairs, lots of … +

Music

The Voices of Heritage Presents Journey: A Musical Celebration
Sat 25 Mar, 2017

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The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s Voices of Heritage presents Journey: A Musical Celebration, under the direction of Ms. Isis Roberts. The Voices of Heritage (VOH) is the in-house vocal music apprenticeship program at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. VOH is celebrating their 20th anniversary through musical selections that honors various eras of the African Diaspora. Special guests will be Voices … +

Opportunities

Playwriting Workshop
Sat 18 Mar, 2017

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The African Heritage Youth Theatre presents a playwriting workshop with young, New York-based playwright Deaon Griffin-Pressley. Deaon Griffin-Pressley is a New York City based playwright, actor, director and teaching artist (originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida)  He has studied at the British American Drama Academy (BADA) in Oxford, England.  Upon graduating he has featured in many of Shakespeare’s classics with many Off Broadway … +

Visual Arts

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Friction Fiction
Fri 17 Feb, 2017 - Sun 26 Mar, 2017

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The Amadlozi Gallery located at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, in Liberty City; features an amazing new exhibition titled “ Friction Fiction,” brought to you by The Soap Factory (Minneapolis, MN). The exhibit features seven internationally recognized artists and an equally complimentary group of local artists. The animation documentaries and traditional format mixed media art works explore the relationships of personal … +

Dance

Simply Simone – The Music of Nina Simone
Fri 19 Feb, 2016

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The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents “Simply Simone-the Music of Nina Simone” an electric new revue based on the turbulent life and rich legacy of this American music icon. The musical features, performers Sarah Gracel Anderson, Toddra Brunson, Deana Butler-Rahming and AHCAC Alum, Ja’Nia Harden. Directed by Teddy Harrell, Jr. Singer, Pianist, Arranger and Civil rights activist, Nina Simone was all … +

News

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. 40 years of empowering Liberty City’s community through the arts
Thu 29 Oct, 2015

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For four decades, the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) has inspired thousands of youth through quality arts education programs and outstanding cultural events for children and families. On Saturday, November 14th, this longstanding commitment to developing the artistic talents of young people while serving as a cultural hub for the entire community, will be celebrated with the 40th Sankofa Gala at … +