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City of Charleston South Carolina

DEAR MOJADear MOJA FESTIVAL Festival Guests: GUESTS:

Welcome to MOJA,Welcome Charleston’s to the 2011 MOJA annual Arts Festival, celebration Charleston’s annualof African-American celebration of African- and Carib- American and Caribbean Arts and Culture, produced by the City of Charleston Office of bean arts andCultural culture! Affairs. The 2016 MOJA Arts Festival assembles an amazing array of talents and traditions, affording locals and visitors alike the opportunity to celebrate This year’s festival highlights include: An Evening of Jazz Under the Stars with Najee at the cultural heritagePorter-Gaud and School artistic Stadium (pg.vitality 10); City of Gallery the Lowcountry. at Waterfront Park exhibitionProudly “Special produced by the Moments: Works From the Collection of Dr. Harold Rhodes, III” (pg. 27); A Classical City of CharlestonEncounter Office with Eleganza of atCultural the City GalleryAffairs at Waterfront in a longstanding Park followed by a champagnepartnership with the all-volunteer MOJAreception Arts (pg. 11); Festival Mt. Zion Planning Spiritual Singers’ Committee, soul stirring Camp year Meeting after (pg.year 11); MOJA an brings enchanting evening of dance by PHILADANCO at the Gaillard Auditorium (pg. 7); Gwen Charleston togetherButler’s jazz as cruise we on gather the Charleston and Harborengage aboard in the festive Spirit of Charlestonperformances, (pg. 18); and exhibitions, African writer Jacqueline Maduneme’s lecture about her compelling autobiography, Ada’s and events thatDaughter enrich (pg. 8).and New enliven this year, is aour unique community. partnership between the Preservation Society of Charleston and the MOJA Festival that offers three concerts in historic downtown churches called “Architecture in Concert” (pg. 10). These are just a few of the outstanding programs During the elevenin this year’s days MOJA of Festival.the MOJA Arts Festival, our city resounds with rhythm and revels in a colorful palette, as we immerse ourselves in arts and traditions that are Each year the MOJA Festival is produced by the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs in collabora- deeply rootedtion in withAfrica the MOJA and Planning blossom Committee, brilliantly chaired this throughout year by Edna Edwards the Williamsworld, with particularly Elease Amos-Goodwin serving as the Planning Committee Liaison to the OCA. MOJA’s here in Charleston.Advisory InCommittee the pages assists with of advocacythis program for the festival guide and is you chaired will by the find Honorable compelling stage plays; musicalJames performances E. Clyburn. Special ranging thanks go to from Charleston gospel City Council and for classical their on-going to support jazz andof R&B; pre- the MOJA Festival and also to the individual donors, foundations, government agencies and miere dance work;corporations poetry who provideand literary funding, grants talks; and visual in-kind donationsarts exhibitions; to help us make and MOJA public events that animate ouraccessible parks to everyone and streets in the community. with the sounds and spirit of our shared African heritage. And finally, Bravo to the members of our hard-working Office of Cultural Affairs team along with all of the City departments that help make it happen: Parks, Recreation, Legal, Finance, Budget, Police, Traffic & Transportation, Information Technology, Human Resources, Public The City is extremelyServices, Public fortunate Information, to Special be ableFacilities to and work the Mayor’s with Office. a host of tireless community partners, dedicatedWe invite youvolunteers, to bring your family and and the friends inspiring to attend this artists year’s MOJAand Festival enthusiastic which con- audiences nects everyone in a joyous atmosphere celebrating the arts. Enjoy! that bring MOJA to life. We extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the members of the MOJA ArtsSincerely, Festival Planning Committee, chaired again this year by Angel R. Quintero. We also recognize the heroic efforts and contagious enthusiasm of our MOJA Program Coordinator for 2016, Romaine Marion-Heyward, who has worked closely with committeeMayor Joseph P. members Riley, Jr. and coordinatorsEllen Dressler to bring Moryl, thisDirector year’s Festival to City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs fruition. Special thanks to Charleston City Council for their steadfast support of the MOJA Arts Festival and to the individuals, foundations, government agencies and corporations who help make MOJA sustainable2 and accessible.

A round of applause, as well, to the Office of Cultural Affairs staff and to the various City departments that make MOJA possible: Parks, Recreation, Legal, Finance, Budget, Police, Traffic & Transportation, Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Services, Public Information, Special Facilities, and the Mayor’s Office.

We invite you to bring your family and friends to this year’s MOJA Arts Festival, and City of Charlestonto delight in MOJA’s many and diverse arts and cultural experiences. We look forward

John J. Tecklenburgto seeing you! Mayor

May 12, 2016

Most sincerely yours,

MAYORJohn JOHN J. Tecklenburg J. TECKLENBURG SCOTT WATSON, DIRECTOR City of CharlestonMayor, City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs 1

P.O. Box 652, Charleston, South Carolina 29402 843-577-6970 FAX 843-720-3827 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ARTS DEAR MOJA SUPPORTERS: On behalf of the MOJA Planning Committee we extend greetings and welcome you to the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. We hope that your experience at this year’s Festival (our 33rd annual) will be memorable and rewarding. From our perspective, we are excited to be coming home to the beau- tifully restored Gaillard Center, where Dance Theatre of Harlem will grace the stage, and then on the following evening, Najee will fill the hall with his musical artistry. We equally welcome the premiere of Stick Fly by Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. at the historic Dock Street Theatre, which will also host the MOJA debut of Charleston Black Theatre, with their presentation of Harriet’s Return. And, naturally, we are thrilled to give Charleston a chance to get into a collective groove; whether you like reggae, salsa, funk, pop, or R&B, MOJA always strikes the right chord. From the opening parade to the final notes of the Finale at Hampton Park, we hope to see you at multiple events.

We are also proud to once again honor at the MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon members of the community who give unselfishly of themselves to improve the quality of life in our community. This annual gathering salutes the accomplishments of Charles- ton’s best and brightest and provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the remarkable individuals who make our city such a special place.

We express our sincere thanks to all of you who continue to support MOJA as sponsors, contributors, volunteers, Planning Committee coordinators and members, and ticket buyers. We especially express our deep appreciation to the Office of Cultural Affairs’ small but dedicated staff, Scott Watson - Director, Harrison Chapman, Shannon Drake, Mindy Manziano, Anne Quattlebaum, Gordon Rooney, Ray Swagerty, Kelly Walker, and Rachel Workman. We also applaud our 2016 MOJA Program Coordinator, Romaine Hey- ward, as she assumes a new role with the City as Managing Director of the Dock Street Theatre. Heartfelt thanks to adjunct staff members, with a special nod to our talented graphic designer, Marcus Amaker, who this year was named Charleston’s Poet Laureate.

We welcome and sincerely thank the Honorable John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of our fine city, as well as the members of Charleston City Council. MOJA’s stature as a major arts festival in the Southeast is due in large part to their continued stalwart support and commitment. We feel that we have, once again, planned a first class festival featuring phenomenal artistic talents and public events that will engage and inspire the entire community. We hope you enjoy the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival and we will look forward to greeting you at many Festival events this year and in the years to come.

ROMAINE MARION-HEYWARD ANGEL R. QUINTERO 2016 MOJA Program Coordinator Planning Committee Chairperson Managing Director, Dock Street Theatre 2016 MOJA Arts Festival 2 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL is produced by The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the MOJA Planning Committee. CITY OF CHARLESTON Romaine Heyward Theresa J. Hilliard SOUTH CAROLINA 2016 MOJA Program Franklin Hilliard John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor Coordinator Greg Jenkins Managing Director, Vertelle Amos Kenion Dock Street Theatre Arianne King Comer CITY COUNCIL Jazzie V. Clay King MEMBERS Veronica McDaniel F. Gary White, Jr. ADJUNCT STAFF Hampton R. Olfus, Jr. District 1 Rebecca Gosnell Yvonne Tolley Orr Rodney Williams Logistics Coordinator Clifton Polite District 2 Marcus Amaker Bev Prince-Muhammad James Lewis, Jr. Graphic Designer Terri Prince-Gilliard District 3 Debbie Davis Erica Prioleau-Taylor Robert M. Mitchell Ticket Agent John S. Purvis District 4 Nakenya Fludd Saundra Williams Purvis Marvin D. Wagner Ticket Agent Edmund S. Robinson District 5 Sandra Jamison Cecelia Gordon Rogers William Dudley Gregorie Ticket Agent Robert Sanders District 6 Ashley Jasper AnnaBell Seabrook Perry K. Waring Ticket Agent Cherry Seabrook District 7 Cat Willoughby Tangela N. Smalls Michael S. Seekings Ticket Agent Cynthia McCottry Smith District 8 Louis Trucillo Chandra Vick A. Peter Shahid, Jr. Website Designer Edna Williams District 9 Garcia Edgerton Williams Dean C. Riegel INTERNS District 10 Natasha Balarezo William A. Moody, Jr. Christina Hughes District 11 Anna Pruett Kathleen G. Wilson District 12 MOJA PLANNING OFFICE OF CULTURAL COMMITTEE AFFAIRS Angel R. Quintero Scott Watson Chairperson Director Kelvin Williams Harrison Chapman Vice-Chairperson Farmers Market Manager Shannon Drake Elease Amos-Goodwin Cultural Projects Coordinator S. Johari Andika Mindy Manziano Cheryl Brown Ticket Office Manager & Events Carl Campbell Producer Karole Turner Campbell Anne Quattlebaum Karen A. Chandler, Ph.D. City Gallery Coordinator Osei Terry Chandler Gordon Rooney Carlie Denson Development Manager Warachal E. Faison, M.D. Ray Swagerty Joseph R. Frasier, Jr. Production Manager Francis Rene Garrett Kelly Walker Isaac Gilliard PR & Marketing Coordinator Reggie Graham Rachel Workman Jonathan Green Finance Manager Dorothy G. Harrison

3 2016 FRIENDS OF MOJA Elease Amos-Goodwin Bev Prince-Muhammad The Honorable & Mrs. Floyd Breeland Yvonne T. Orr Dr. & Mrs. Carl O. Brown In Memory of John L. Orr, Sr. Karen A. Chandler, Ph.D. Carolyn Wright-Porcher Charleston (SC) Chapter of the Links John & Saundra Purvis Eduardo & Tamara Curry Maxine Frasier Riley John Thompson Dash Dr. David Rivers Melissa Maddox Evans Edmund Robinson Warachal Faison, MD In Memory of Gloria Bell In Memory of Gloria Bell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Seabrook Ferguson Dental Associates Irvin & Annabell Seabrook Bernard & Conchita Fielding Penny Shannon Joseph R. Frasier & Marcia Frasier Rev. Yvonne B. Simmons In Memory of Gloria Bell Cynthia McCottry Smith Mary W. Frasier In Memory of Dr. Turner M. McCottry Roberta M. Frasier Deona Smith Friends of Jim Clyburn Maximum Consulting – Dr. Maxine Katchia J. Gethers Smith Dorothy G. Harrison Charleston Alumnae Chapter – Delta Ron & Theresa Hilliard Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Borough Houses McKinley & Beulah Washington In Memory of Willis & Rebecca Johnson, Sr. Magdalene L. Wells Honorable Curtis and Ethel Inabinett Rep. Jackson Seth Whipper Mary Joseph Insurance Agency, Inc. The Hon. Lucille S. Whipper Vertelle Amos Kenion In Memory of Jasiri Whipper & Linda Ketner Ogretta Whipper Hawkins Mrs. Blondell E. Kidd Gwendolyn O. Whitsell Latta Family Dentistry – Drs. Jachelle & Gloria Gantt Wilford Kareem Sprattling Garcia Edgerton Williams In Honor of Francis Rene Garrett Brenda Lauderback & Dr. Boyd Wright Rev. & Mrs. Theodore R. Lewis, Jr. The Jerry & Anita Zucker Family Charles E. McKenzie Foundation Inc. Adrienne Smalls Middleton Michael Molony As of Sept. 1, 2016 Richard & Ellen Moryl

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The MOJA Arts Festival, A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts, is a project of the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. This multi-disciplinary festival celebrates the rich heritage of African-American and Caribbean people and their contributions to the Western and world cultures. Moja, a Swahili word meaning “One,” is the appropriate name for this annual celebration of harmony amongst people. The MOJA Arts Festival is produced and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the all-volunteer MOJA Arts Festival Planning Committee. The MOJA Arts Festival is funded in part by grants from the City of Charleston, County of Charleston and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endownment for the Arts, a federal agency. In addition, we are grateful to the following agencies and corporations for their major grants and sponsorships in support of the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival. City of Charleston Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Charleston County metroPCS South Carolina Arts Commission, AT&T which receives support from the South Arts National Endowment for the Arts Charleston Police Department The Boeing Company Weed & Seed Program C&A Unlimited, Inc. – McDonalds The Resident Advisory Board Roper St. Francis Healthcare of the Housing Authority BlueCross BlueShield of the City of Charleston of South Carolina South Carolina Department of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Parks, Recreation & Tourism Consolidated The Joanna Foundation SCE&G Total Wine & More

BE A FRIEND OF MOJA Did you know that nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission-free and Festival ticket prices are scaled to make MOJA accessible to everyone? Your financial contribution to the MOJA Arts Festival will allow us to continue this model in 2017 and beyond. Suggested giving levels for the Friends of MOJA are $50 for individuals, $100 for companies, but a gift of any amount will be put to good use and greatly appreciated. Visit mojafestival.com or call (843) 724-7305 for more information. Thank you for your support!

5 HOW TO BUY TICKETS Please read the admission information listed for each festival event carefully as some events only offer ticket sales at the door, some are sold through other organizations and the rest can be purchased through the Official MOJA Arts festival Box Office (Note: Ticket prices include a $1 handling fee. Additional convenience fees may apply).

PHONE IN (Up to 2 Hours Before Performance): (866) 811-4111 to speak with a live ticket salesperson, available Mon.-Fri. from 9am-9pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm. Payments accepted: Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Dis- cover ®; additional convenience fees apply.

ORDER ONLINE (Up to 2 Hours Before Performance): 24 Hours a day/7 Days a Week at www.mojafestival.com. Payments accepted: Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover ®; additional convenience fees apply.

IN PERSON (Up to 2 Hours Before Performance): Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Starting September 29, Daily 11am-5pm. Payments accepted: Check, Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, and Discover®.

AT THE EVENT (Beginning 30 Minutes Before Performance): At the festival venues, if tickets remain. Payments accepted: Cash, Check, Visa®, MasterCard® or Discover®.

AT THE GAILLARD CENTER AND R&B AT THE JOE: Consult event details for Box Office information.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Because the Charleston peninsula comprises a small area, which is filled with beautiful historic homes, many residents must park on the street. To avoid parking fines, we ask that festival-goers strictly observe parking limits or uti- lize the convenient parking lots and garages. Visit www.mojafestival.com for a map of parking lots and garages.

6 PARKING • Aquarium Garage, 24 Calhoun Street • Camden Exchange, 47 John Street • Charleston Place Hotel Garage, 85 Hasell Street • Charleston Visitor Center, 63 Mary Street • Cumberland & Concord, 4 Cumberland Street • East Bay Garage, 25 Prioleau Street • Francis Marion Hotel Garage, 387 King Street • Gaillard Garage, 32 Alexander Street • Majestic Garage, 211 King Street • St. Philip Street Garage, 75 St. Philip Street • Queen Street Garage, 93 Queen Street • Wentworth Garage, 81 Wentworth Street

PUBLIC TRANSIT Visitors are encouraged to use our full public transportation system, the D.A.S.H. shuttle and C.A.R.T.A. bus. They follow convenient downtown routes near major festival sites, and all are ADA compliant and handicapped accessible. The regular fare is $2.00 for the C.A.R.T.A. Metro Buses, while the Trolleys, also known as D.A.S.H. (Downtown Area Shuttles), are free for all residents and visitors. Visit www.mojafestival.com for more information.

PUBLIC RESTROOMS All parking garages listed above have public restrooms. Additional restrooms are located in the following public buildings:

• Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street • City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street • Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad Street • Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street

7 2016 MOJA VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS — 33RD ANNUAL MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION VENUE: Avery Research Center ADDRESS: 125 Bull Street ADMISSION: Free ON VIEW: September 29-October 7; Monday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm

Featuring new works by regional artists, this annual juried art exhibition invites submissions from artists living in the Southeast, welcoming a range of works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, printmaking, drawing, photography, graphics, fiber, sculpture, metals, ceramics, basketry and mixed media. This year’s juror is Greg Jenkins, the Operations Manager and Chief Preparator at the Gibbes Museum of Art, having worked with the Gibbes since 1983. A native of Charleston and a graduate of Chicora High School, Mr. Jenkins has a lifelong interest in art. He was the 1986 MOJA Arts Festival poster artist and is a member of the MOJA Arts Festival Planning Committee.

VISUAL ARTS — FAHAMU PECOU: DO OR DIE: AFFECT, RITUAL, RESISTANCE VENUE: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art ADDRESS: 161 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free ON VIEW: Through October 8, Monday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm

This solo exhibition features the work of Fahamu Pecou, an artist profoundly involved in exploring the state of Black existence – life and death – today. DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance serves as one artist’s action in opposition to overwhelming societal forces, seeking instead to elevate and re-contextualize Black life and death. Through performance, painting, drawing and video Pecou reframes our view, incorporating references from Yoruba/ Ifa ritual to cultural retentions of hip-hop to the philosophy of Négritude, and through this shapes a story that seeks to affirm life via an under- standing of the balance between life and death.

As Pecou states: “DO or DIE is a different type of spectacle, one that distances itself from the terror and violence typically associated with Black bodies. It affirms life and life beyond. It reclaims what was lost, turning our gaze inward and ultimately forward. Through ritual, performance and image, the exhibit challenges the perception of death’s dominion. Ultimately, DO or DIE is a reminder of an intimate balance that affirms life. It is art as affective resistance. It is a healing.”

8 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 9, 2016

A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ARTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — OPENING DAY STREET PARADE TIME: 6:00pm-7:00pm VENUE: Parade begins at Marion Square, Calhoun and King Streets ADMISSION: Free PARADE COORDINATORS: Kelvin Williams

Join the celebration and feel the beat at the annual opening street parade featuring festive Caribbean and African costumes, African drummers and more. Local community groups including bands, youth and school groups perform throughout. The parade begins at Marion Square and heads down King Street, turning on Market Street and ending at the US Custom House at East Bay and Market Streets.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL OPENING RECEPTION TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre Courtyard ADDRESS: 135 Church Street SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More ADMISSION: Free

Meet the artists and leadership of MOJA and socialize in the intimate courtyard at the Dock Street Theatre and learn more about the exciting events planned during the 2016 MOJA Festival.

9 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

THEATRE — STICK FLY PRODUCED BY: Art Forms and Theatre Concepts, Inc. TIME: 8:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $26 Adults, $21 Students & Seniors

This wickedly funny, award-winning drama tells the story of the LeVay family, an affluent, African American family, as they gather at their Martha’s Vineyard home. The two brothers bring their girlfriends home to meet their parents for the first time—at the same time. A relaxing family weekend quickly turns into a sharp discussion about race, class and identity as long standing tensions bubble under the surface reaching a boiling point when family secrets are revealed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — REGGAE BLOCK DANCE TIME: 6:30pm-11:00pm VENUE: Brittlebank Park, Corner of Lockwood & Fishburne Streets SPONSORED BY: The Boeing Company, C&A Unlimited, Inc.-McDonalds ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Osei Chandler

Enjoy a vibrant and energetic evening filled with the sounds of Reggae. Relax and enjoy the fare from a variety of food vendors or browse goods from international artisans before you dance the night away with friends and neighbors. The lineup of Reggae artists taking the stage includes Da Gullah Rootz featuring General Top Rank’n and Ras Bonghi featuring Deighton Charlemagne and Identity.

THEATRE — STICK FLY PRODUCED BY: Art Forms and Theatre Concepts, Inc. TIME: 8:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $26 Adults, $21 Students & Seniors

This wickedly funny, award-winning drama tells the story of the LeVay family, an affluent, African American family as they gather at their Martha’s Vineyard home. The two brothers bring their girlfriends home to meet their parents for the first time—at the same time. A relaxing family weekend quickly turns into a sharp discussion about race, class and identity as long standing tensions bubble under the surface reaching a boiling point when family secrets are revealed.

10 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

RECREATION — HAROLD SMITH ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT TIME: 9:00am VENUE: St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds ADDRESS: 1095 Playground Road ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Carl Campbell, Phil Burke, Brian Burke and Nathaniel Mercer

The Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament is a USTA sanctioned tournament. Entry deadline for participants is Wednesday, September 28 by noon ($38.00 for adult singles; $23 per player for adult doubles). For more information, please call Phil Burke at (843) 763-4360.

RECREATION — ONE DAY JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT TIME: 10:00am-2:30pm VENUE: Charleston Tennis Center ADDRESS: 19 Farmfield Avenue ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Carl Campbell, Peggy Bohne and Delores Jackson

A one-day tournament showcasing youth from the inner-city Youth Tennis Program and other area programs. Trophies, t-shirts, and refreshments available for participants. Entry deadline for participants is Wednesday, September 28 ($8 per youth). For more information, please call Peggy Bohne or Delores Jackson at the Charleston Tennis Center at (843) 766-7401.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — HERITAGE DAY AT MARION SQUARE TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm VENUE: Marion Square, Corner of Meeting & Calhoun Streets SPONSORED BY: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, metroPCS, The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Jazzie Clay King and Angel R. Quintero

Celebrate African-American and Caribbean culture while enjoying ethnic flavors, activities from community cultural ambassadors and regional performers in the heart of downtown. An animated stage lineup includes a variety of youth performances, dancers, drummers and more. Join us midday for a special presentation involving the United States Postal Service.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — JULIAN GOODING PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF MALACHIAE MOON TIME: 11:00am VENUE: Charleston County Public Library ADDRESS: 68 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free 11 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Storyteller Julian Gooding shares tales from a journal given to him on the day he was born. The journal once belonged to Malachiae Moon who was born the day the Amer- ican Civil War ended in 1865. Malachiae Moon, a wise and skilled sailor of African de- scent, lived to be 100 years old. The stories from his journal will take you to Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. This 45-minute performance is designed for ages 6 to 60.

THEATRE — STICK FLY PRODUCED BY: Art Forms and Theatre Concepts, Inc. TIME: 2:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $26 Adults, $21 Students & Seniors

ALSO OF INTEREST — ST. PAUL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL TIME: 12:00pm (Gates open at 11:00am) VENUE: Ravenel Family Park ADDRESS: 4433 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, SC, 29470 ADMISSION: $5.00 Adults, $1.00 Children Under 12 through the Town of Ravenel FOR TICKETS: Contact Beth Carpenter at (843) 697-8677 or Mark Bloomer (843) 889- 8732

Conceived in 2008 by Ravenel Councilman Curtis Inabinett, Jr., the festival has been an annual event featuring many of the low country’s favorite bands performing all types of music. This year’s event will feature Leather and Lace, led by Drummer Shannon Sau- sser, Curtis Inabinett, Jr., and a nine-piece funk jazz band, and a low country favorite, the East Coast Party Band.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — FUTURE CASTING TIME: 5:00pm-8:00pm VENUE: Fabulon ADDRESS: 1017 Wappoo Road, West Ashley ADMISSION: Free

Future Casting, an interactive hip-hop event, will feature local, national, and international artists, of the genre tagged Hip-Hop and highlight the generational and contemporary links within the arts to Hip-Hop. Come celebrate what is true to the art form’s creative beginnings as we project into the future with messages of hope, unity, progress, and harmony.

MUSIC — MOJA R&B FEATURING MONICA & FRIENDS TIME: 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm) VENUE: Joe Riley Stadium 12 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

ADDRESS: 360 Fishburne Street ADMISSION: Visit mojafestival.com for details FOR TICKETS: In-person Box Office available Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm or by phone at (843) 577-3647

Monica will inarguably be remembered in music as one of the most iconic soul singers of a generation. Her enviable resume detailing extraordinary musical contributions that started professionally at the tenderfoot age of 12 when her first major label deal was signed. At 13 she became the youngest artist ever to score two back-to-back Billboard #1 chart-topping hit records with “Don’t Take it Personal” (Just one of dem Days) and “Before you Walk Out of My Life.” By the end of 1995, she had taken the world by storm with her unstoppable debut album, “Miss Thang.” Her next album, the 1998 record-breaker “The Boy Is Mine,” was a crossover pop juggernaut as the result of her duet with Brandy. In all, she has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and she holds the record as the first artist to top the U.S. Billboard R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs Chart with No.1 songs over the span of three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s and 2010s), which puts her in the elite company of history-making superstars such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, James Brown and Marvin Gaye, all sharing similar accomplishments.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Join us for the second day of the Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament, continuing from Saturday, October 1. The Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament is a USTA sanctioned tournament. Entry deadline for participants is Wednesday, September 28 by noon ($38.00 for adult singles; $23 per player for adult doubles). For more information, please call Phil Burke at (843) 763-4360.

THEATRE — STICK FLY PRODUCED BY: Art Forms and Theatre Concepts, Inc. TIME: 4:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $26 Adults, $21 Students & Seniors

MUSIC — GOSPEL CONCERT, “A GOSPEL CELEBRATION” TIME: 4:00pm VENUE: Trinity United Methodist Church ADDRESS: 273 Meeting Street ADMISSION: $11 COORDINATOR: Theresa J. Hilliard

This year’s gospel concert promises to be an inspiring and moving celebration. The featured artists are The Voices for Christ, Hebron Zion Young Adult Choir, and Mt. Horr AME Church Young Adult Choir. The Mistress of Ceremony is Ms. Lynn Boone.

LYNN BOONE: Lynn is a lifelong member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she serves in various capacities. She sings with the Boone Singers, and the Voices of Deliverance of Charleston with whom she had the opportunity to perform in Italy and Switzerland. Lynn appeared in concert as one of the Gospel Divas also for the MOJA Gospel Segment. In 2001, Lynn opened for the legendary R& B artist, Stephanie Mills and has appeared in several Art Forms and Theatre Concepts, Inc. productions such as Ain’t Misbehavin’ and I Sing from my Soul. Lynn appeared as a soloist with the Charles- ton Gospel Choir.

MARIO DESAUSSURE: A native of Charleston, SC, Elder Mario Desaussure is an anointed psalmist who began singing at the tender age of 3, in the Alpha Omega Reformed House of God Church, under the leadership of his great-grandfather, the late Bishop Aaron H. Moore, Sr. He has sung for various groups and national recording artists throughout the lowcountry and also the United States, such as Mike Brown and F.O.C.U.S., The Anointed Voices of Praise of Huger, SC, Trinity Inspirational Choir, Pastor Sam Dennis, New Generation of Praise, Vashawn Mitchell, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Ricky Dillard.

THE VOICES FOR CHRIST: The Voices for Christ is a young adult gospel choir at Greater Zion AME Church in Awendaw, SC. The vision for this group came from Charles “Chuckie” Singleton, Jr. seeing a need for a young adult choir in the church. Everyone was eager and receptive to the idea and the group was formed in late 2010. The choir enjoys ministering through song and believes strongly in faith, fun, and fellowship. The Voices for Christ lives by the motto, “I give my life, my love, my all to Christ.”

HEBRON ZION YOUNG ADULT CHOIR: In the spring of 2008, what started off as a dream finally became reality. This choir is joyful in praise, worthy in song, and a mighty force to be reckoned with. The Hebron-Zion Young Adult Choir is highly involved within the community assisting with a variety of community outreach programs and ministries and continuing to praise the Lord with their ongoing community support. The choir is currently under the leadership of Kim LaBoard, who has served as the president since 2013.

MT. HORR AME CHURCH YOUNG ADULT CHOIR: This 15 member gospel choir is from Mt. Horr AME Church in Hollywood, South Carolina. The choir was organized by the late Rev. Rufus Cochran more than 20 years ago as the young adult choir. They sing every second Sunday of the month, giving praises to our Lord and Savior.

14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

MUSIC — CHORALIERS MUSIC CLUB OF CHARLESTON TIME: 7:30pm VENUE: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church ADDRESS: 18 Thomas Street ADMISSION: Free

One of Charleston’s oldest choral groups, the Choraliers Music Club of Charleston will present a Gullah-Geechee explosion, consisting of Gullah Folklore including unar- ranged & arranged spirituals, gospel, blues, and excerpts from Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess.

MUSIC — POP LIFE! CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PRINCE TIME: 8:00pm VENUE: Charleston Music Hall ADDRESS: 37 John Street ADMISSION: $21, reserved seating

After a thrilling, SOLD OUT performance of Nothing Compares 2 U: A Tribute 2 Prince at the historic Charleston Music Hall, Charlton Singleton and Friends RETURN for PART TWO! Pop Life! Celebrating the Music of Prince promises to be another show-stopping night of music and love celebrating one of the most recognizable and iconic mega superstars of our time, Prince Rogers Nelson. Join Charlton, Quiana Parler, and newly named Poet Laureate of Charleston Marcus Amaker as they lead the Superfunkacali- fragisexy Tribute Band through PART TWO of what was and will again be an amazing night of energy, artistry, and of course…LOVE!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: MARCUS AMAKER TIME: 6:00pm VENUE: City Gallery ADDRESS: 34 Prioleau Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Marcus Amaker is Charleston, SC’s First Poet Laureate, as appointed by Mayor John Tecklenburg. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Amaker’s poems have been featured on PBS Newshour, The Huff- ington Post, several journals and poetry collections. Additionally, he was one of the poets featured in Seeking the Spirit: An Evening of Poetry and Jazz which was inspired by Jonathan Green’s painting, Seeking. A well-known graphic/web designer and videographer, Amaker produces award-winning work for local nonprofits and organizations. He is also the lead graphic designer for the national music magazine, No Depression. He has published seven books of poetry.

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16 2016 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL VENUES In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL interpretation, or other accommodations, please contact The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs three days prior to the performance. 843-724-7305. All venues are accessible.

1. Ackerman Park 15. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark 55 Sycamore Avenue, 360 Fishburne Street West Ashley 16. Gaillard Center 2. Arthur W. Christopher 95 Calhoun Street Community Center 17. Hampton Park 265 Fishburne Street 30 Mary Murray Boulevard 3. Avery Research Center 18. Magnolia Plantation 125 Bull Street & Gardens 4. Brittlebank Park 3550 Ashley River Road, Lockwood Boulevard & West Ashley Fishburne Street 19. Marion Square 5. Charleston County King & Calhoun Streets Public Library 20. Morris Brown AME Church 68 Calhoun Street 13 Morris Street 6. Charleston City Marina 21. Mt. Zion AME Church 17 Lockwood Drive 5 Glebe Street 7. Charleston Housing 22. Old Bethel United Authority Methodist Church 562-A Meeting Street 222 Calhoun Street 8. Charleston Music Hall 23. Pointe Event Center at 37 John Street Harvest Pointe Church 9. Charleston Tennis Center of Christ 19 Farmfield Avenue, 4870 Piedmont Avenue, West Ashley North Charleston 10. City Gallery 24. Republic Garden & Lounge 34 Prioleau Street 462 King Street 11. Dock Street Theatre 25. Sottile Theatre 135 Church Street 44 George Street 12. Emanuel AME 26. St. Andrews Parks and 1057 5th Avenue (at Playgrounds St. Andrews Boulevard, 1095 Playground Road, West Ashley) West Ashley 13. Halsey Institute of 27. St. Julian Devine Contemporary Art 1 Cooper Street 161 Calhoun Street 28. Trinity United 14. Harbor Walk Dock Methodist Church 360 Concord Street 273 Meeting Street

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HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — MARYVILLE/ASHLEYVILLE COMMUNITIES: THEN AND NOW TIME: 6:30pm VENUE: Emanuel AME Church ADDRESS: 1057 5th Avenue (at St. Andrews Boulevard, West Ashley) ADMISSION: Free FACILITATOR: Dr. Karen A. Chandler PANELISTS: Diane Hamilton, Theresa Hillliard, Victoria Stewart, Marguerite “Julie” Richardson.

A panel discussion of the Maryville/Ashleyville communities bringing light to an era gone by relating the history of the Town of Maryville and its residents. This panel precedes the formal designation of the Maryville/Ashleyville community as the 2016 MOJA Historic Site on Wednesday, October 5.

THEATRE — WHEN I FIRST REMEMBER PRODUCED BY: Lady in White Production Company TIME: 7:00pm VENUE: Old Bethel United Methodist Church ADDRESS: 222 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: $21

Queen Atterberry of Lady in White Production Company blends music, dance, and dialogue to tell the story of the inception of Gullah-Geechee culture, which is unique to the Lowcountry.

MUSIC — COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON GOSPEL CHOIR TIME: 7:00pm VENUE: Sottile Theatre ADDRESS: 44 George Street ADMISSION: $10 tickets at the door, free admission for College of Charleston Students

Performing Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs the College of Charleston’s Gospel Choir will highlight both traditional and contemporary music from each genre. The group is under the direction of Brenten Weeks.

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HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — JULIAN GOODING PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF MALACHIAE MOON TIME: 9:15am VENUE: Charleston County Public Library ADDRESS: 68 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free

LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: TAMMAKA STALEY TIME: 6:00pm VENUE: The Southern ADDRESS: 2 Carlson Court ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Tammaka Staley is a performance poet, activist, and teaching artist. A resident of Co- lumbia, SC, she has been writing and performing poetry for 10 years. Tammaka actively works in the community with poetry and youth organizations like OneWord Columbia, the University of South Carolina Upward Bound Program, and Girls Rock Columbia. She was also a sponsor for the SC Community Uplift Foundation Science Rocks benefit concert in 2015. She won the title “Queen of the South” at the 2015 Queen of the South Poetry Slam in April 2015. She has also performed as a featured artist at the Kennedy Center in the 2016 American College Dance Festival in Washington, DC. Tammaka strives to empower black communities and use poetry as a tool to give people every- where something to believe in.

LITERARY ARTS — LITERARY CORNER VENUE & TIME: visit mojafestival.com for details ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More

Each autumn, MOJA celebrates the creative process and explores the artistic impulse with its Literary Corner series of author talks. Join us for these intimate discussions with notable literary figures, who read from their work, talk about their motivations and experiences as writers, and respond to audience questions. For the latest details about our 2016 Literary Corner, please visit www.mojafestival.com.

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Through the power of the arts, we are all inspired to rise above the ordinary. Boeing is proud to sponsor the MOJA Arts Festival and its ongoing mission to celebrate diversity through performing arts.

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HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — COLUMBIA MARIONETTE THEATRE PRESENTS THE WORLD OF ANANSI THE SPIDER TIME: 9:15am VENUE: Charleston County Public Library ADDRESS: 68 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free

This entertaining performance is designed to teach children about world culture. The 30-minute show features marionettes, hand puppets, and rod puppets to tell several folk tales narrated by the storyteller, Anansi, a classic character featured in African tales who later descended to tales in other cultures including Jamaican and Gullah.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION TIME: 10:00am VENUE: Emanuel AME Church ADDRESS: 1057 5th Avenue (at St. Andrews Boulevard, West Ashley) COORDINATOR: AnnaBell Seabrook

Community of Maryville and Ashleyville will be formally designated as the 2016 MOJA Historic Site. Historical information about this site and previous designees can be found by visiting www.mojafestival.com.

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — WEST ASHLEY FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATES MOJA TIME: 3:30pm-7:30pm VENUE: Ackerman Park ADDRESS: 55 Sycamore Avenue ADMISSION: Free

Come discover the newest community amenity in West Ashley, the bustling and inviting West Ashley Farmers Market. Browse goods from local farmers and growers or enjoy a treat from a variety of food concessionaires. A full program of lively MOJA performances and family friendly activities help to celebrate African-American and Caribbean culture.

MUSIC — THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BLOCK PARTY WITH NEW GALAXY BAND TIME: 5:00pm VENUE: Charleston Housing Authority ADDRESS: 562-A Meeting Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston

Experience a night of entertainment as the Charleston Housing Authority hosts a MOJA Block Party. This gathering is for the young and old. On site health screenings

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and free food, with local artists performing, including the New Galaxy Band headlining. Come out and celebrate this festive event!

LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: CARLOS JOHNSON AND THE SPEAK FREELY FOUNDATION TIME: 6:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Carlos Johnson, a native of Summerville, SC, currently resides in Goose Creek, SC. Johnson has founded organizations such as The Poetry Show and the Speak Freely Foundation (SFF). SFF, a nonprofit organization, supports local youth in the arts. Its mission is to support, educate, and enlighten youth through the arts to better their lives as well as society. The SFF, in collaboration with the City of North Charleston, offers The [email protected]. (Speaking Life @mong Many) Poetry Program and the North Charles- ton Boxing Club at the Armory Park Center. Youth from the Speak Freely Foundation program will present with Johnson.

MUSIC — HARBOR CRUISE FEATURING CURTIS INABINETT, JR. AND AH TOUCH OF CLASS TIME: 8:00pm-10:00pm; boarding begins at 7:30pm VENUE: Harbor Walk ADDRESS: 360 Concord Street, #201 ADMISSION: $16, General Admission

Curtis is no stranger to MOJA having received one of its first “best instrumentalist” awards in the 1980’s. In other MOJA events he has shared the stage with Angela Bofill, and along with ‘Ah Touch of Class’ and Charleston’s current mayor John Tecklenburg, was on the same bill with Regina Belle. This harbor cruise promises to be an evening of great music and fun for all. Curtis is joined by keyboardist Larry Ford, bass player Jeffrey Holt, drummer Gerald ‘Cameo’ Williams, and lead guitarist Bobby Simmons.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — AEROVISION WITH ROOTS: A HIP-HOP DANCE PERFORMANCE TIME: 9:15am VENUE: Charleston County Public Library ADDRESS: 68 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free

Lamar Hunter, a member of the Peace, Love, and Hip-Hop Dance Company and a graduate from the School of the Arts, will demonstrate his own unique blend of freestyle

22 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 hip-hop dancing. Local photographer, Ron Rocz, will also have photographs of Lamar on display in the Main Library lobby throughout the month of October.

LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: TABU HAZEL TIME: 6:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Originally from White Plains, New York, Peggy Logan (aka Tabu Hazel) is an actress and poet who grew up in Summerton, SC, and currently resides in Columbia, SC. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in theater/education from Claflin University and a Master of Education in counseling. For Tabu Hazel, there is power in poetry. As a spoken word artist, she is an advocate who promotes awareness of cancer, domestic violence, homelessness and sexual assault. Her number one goal is to change lives with words. Her poetry and deliverance can be described as being “smooth, fluid, me- lodic and empowering.” She has performed throughout the country in many venues.

DANCE — DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM TIME: 7:30pm VENUE: The Gaillard Center ADDRESS: 95 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: $27.44- $77.84, reserved seating FOR TICKETS: GaillardCenter.com or 843-242-3099 COORDINATOR: Edna Williams

Known for its thrilling performances that successfully challenge preconceived notions, Dance Theatre of Harlem consists of 14 racially diverse dance artists who perform an eclectic, demanding repertoire. Francesca Harper will create a new work to John Adams’ String Quartet performed live by the acclaimed Attacca String Quar- tet. The Dance Theatre of Harlem brings new life to the classical ballet art form. They celebrate African American culture through treasured classical and neo-classical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, alongside cutting edge contemporary works.

The presentation of Dance Theatre of Harlem is made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This performance of Dance Theatre of Harlem is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

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LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: JEFFREY GUILLAUME TIME: 6:00pm VENUE: City Gallery ADDRESS: 34 Prioleau Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Jeffrey Guillaume (aka Mr. Emotional The Poet) is a native of Newark, NJ, and currently resides in Columbia, SC. Guillaume discovered his love for the performing arts at Bene- dict College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in public health. Since his grad- uation, Guillaume has quickly become one of South Carolina’s most celebrated poets, winning poetry slams and performing all over the nation. With the love he has for young people, poetry is his unique way of giving back and connecting with youth by showing them alternative methods of self-expression. In 2013, Guillaume discovered a literacy program, Write Yourself Free.

MUSIC — NAJEE TIME: 8:00pm VENUE: The Gaillard Center ADDRESS: 95 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: $22.40- $66.08, reserved seating FOR TICKETS: GaillardCenter.com or 843-242-3099

Two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist, Najee has made a career following his heart and keen musical intuition by pushing musical boundaries, all of which have made him an international pioneer in the music industry. Having collaborated with everyone in the music business from Prince and Quincy Jones to Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Herbie Hancock, Najee’s technical agility, grace, compositional prowess, unbridled passion and fearless genre bending have made him one of the most sought after musicians of his generation. With two Platinum and four Gold albums under his belt, Najee is an icon whose musical vision spawned an entire new genre by fusing the music close to his heart (R&B and Jazz).

Opening for Najee is Charleston’s own First Class Band featuring a wide variety of music including top ten hits, Motown, pop, R&B, beach and smooth jazz.

LITERARY — YOUTH FORUM/POETRY SLAM TIME: 5:30pm VENUE: College of Charleston Science Center Auditorium ADDRESS: 202 Calhoun Street, Room 129 ADMISSION: Free FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Marla Robertson at 843-953-5373 or Leroy Lewis at 843-953-0168

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College of Charleston students and local youths are invited to enter the 2016 MOJA Arts Festival’s Youth Forum- Poetry Slam. Join us to raise your voice of awareness. Come affirm a positive youth engagement message that inspires both youth and adults to raise consciousness about youth as valuable and respected assets to each other, family and community.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

LITERARY ARTS — POETRY & STORYTELLING: OPEN MIC TIME: 2:30pm VENUE: Avery Research Center ADDRESS: 125 Bull Street ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, MD & Tribal Raine

Regional and local poets are invited to perform. Please join us in listening to some wonderful poets and feel free to make your way up to the mic to let us hear your talent.

MUSIC — CLASSICAL ENCOUNTER TIME: 4:00pm VENUE: Mt. Zion AME Church ADDRESS: 5 Glebe Street ADMISSION: Free, reservation required. Visit mojafestival.com to secure tickets. COORDINATOR: Ellen Dressler-Moryl

Concert pianist Dr. Wilfred Delphin will be joined by bass-baritone Ivan Griffin, and soprano Dara Rhaming, in a program of opera arias and spirituals. Also appearing on the program is D’Jaris Whipper-Lewis, one Charleston’s leading singers. Dr. Delphin has long been a favorite performer at MOJA and Piccolo Spoleto. Mr. Griffin and Ms. Rhaming were presented at the 2016 Spoleto Festival USA in Gershwin’s quintessential American opera, Porgy and Bess; Griffin also appeared in Spoleto’s world-premiere of Afram ou La Belle Swita by Edmund Thornton Jenkins, son of Reverend Daniel Jenkins who founded Charleston’s historic Jenkins Orphanage.

RECREATION — CHARLESTON BOXING CLUB ANNUAL MOJA CUP TIME: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (weigh in from 2-4pm for participants). VENUE: Arthur Christopher Gymnasium, Hagood & Fishburne Streets ADMISSION: $10 General, $5 Youth (under 8); tickets available at the door only. SPONSORED BY: The Charleston Boxing Club COORDINATORS: Al “Hollywood” Meggett and Osei Terry Chandler

This yearly event is sanctioned by U.S.A. Boxing. It highlights some of the region’s best up and coming talents. Come enjoy an evening of different weight classes boxing in the ring.

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THEATRE — GULLAH/GEECHEE KNOWS EMANUEL: A GULLAH/GEECHEE STORY PRODUCED BY: De Gullah/Geechee Angel Network presents a Carlie Towne Production TIME: 7:00pm VENUE: The Pointe Event Center ADDRESS: 4870 Piedmont Avenue, N. Charleston ADMISSION: $16 Adults, $6 Children under 12

Gullah/Geechee Knows Emanuel: A Gullah/Geechee Story takes the audience on a journey through the Gullah/Geechee memories of the history of Emmanuel in Charleston, SC from the founding of Emmanuel AME by Denmark Vesey and Gullah Jack to the tragic slaying of nine members of Emanuel AME in 2015. The history and legacy of the unity of the Gullah/Geechee family emerges in this dramatic presentation that retells the memories of Gullah/Geechees that have had to survive from chattel enslavement to the present. In the midst of it all, they know that GOD has kept them being able to continue their traditions and sustain their legacy. So, they come together to continue to hold one another up and educate their children on how to thrive and survive in faith as they remember Emmanuel. Gullah/Geechee Knows Emanuel: A Gullah/Geechee Story is a play produced by Carlie Towne Productions in collaboration with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. The play is co-written by Carlie Towne and Queen Quet.

THEATRE — HARRIET’S RETURN PRODUCED BY: Charleston Black Theatre TIME: 7:30pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $36 Adults; $21 Students (not suitable for students under the age of 10)

Award-winning and critically acclaimed, Harriet’s Return: Based Upon The Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman is a full theatrical production that takes audiences on a deeply personal, high energy journey into the private and public life of this famed Underground Railroad conductor, spiritual icon, revolutionary, and entrepreneur, whose life spanned nine decades and still influences the consciousness of people throughout the world. This one-woman show was created by and stars Karen Jones Meadows, an award-winning playwright and educator. This show has been performed throughout the country and this production will mark the Charleston premiere. Presented by Charleston Black Theatre with Artistic Director Yvonne Broaddus.

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THEATRE — HARRIET’S RETURN PRODUCED BY: Charleston Black Theatre TIME: 3:00pm VENUE: Historic Dock Street Theatre ADDRESS: 135 Church Street ADMISSION: $36 Adults; $21 Students (not suitable for students under the age of 10)

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — MOJA FINALE TIME: 4:00pm until dark VENUE: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Boulevard ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: The Boeing Company, C&A Unlimited, Inc.-McDonalds, SCE&G, metroPCS COORDINATORS: Angel Quintero, Cherry Seabrook and Veronica McDaniel

The culminating event of the MOJA Festival, this lively and colorful celebration includes high energy musical performances, a pop-up art exhibition, global craft artisans and mouthwatering ethnic foods. A variety of community organizations will be on hand to provide information in addition to health and wellness partners.

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HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY — COMMUNITY TRIBUTE LUNCHEON TIME: 11:30am-1:30pm VENUE: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ADDRESS: 3550 Ashley River Road, West Ashley DONATION: $40; ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY by calling (843) 724-7305 SPONSORED BY: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, AT&T, Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Garcia Williams

At this annual outdoor awards luncheon, the MOJA Arts Festival bestows awards on selected community leaders in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the quality of life in their community. The 2016 MOJA Arts Festival Planning and Communi- ty Tribute Luncheon Committees are proud to salute this year’s leaders.

COMMUNITY TRIBUTE LUNCHEON 2016 HONOREES: Mr. Alvin B. Glen – Artist Mr. Craig Ascue – Business Ms. T. Christi Ascue Kershaw – Business Dr. Brenda Nelson – Civic and Community Service Ms. Annabell Seabrook – Contribution to MOJA Dr. Patricia Williams Lessane – Education Ms. Vanessa Ellington – Government Dr. Cheri L. Franklin – Medicine Ms. Catherine V.R. McCottry – Outstanding College Student Mr. Aamon Oree – Outstanding College Student Ms. Madyson Harris – Outstanding High School Student Mr. Grant Domingo – Outstanding High School Student The Honorable Rodney Williams – Politics, Local The Honorable Marlon Kimpson – Politics, State Rev. Willie James Hill – Religion Ms. L Monique Hill – Rising Star Ms. Shirley Greene – Media

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

SWAHILI SUNDAY DATE: Sunday, September 25, 11:00am VENUE: Morris Brown AME Church ADDRESS: 13 Morris Street COORDINATOR: S. Johari Andika

Led by The Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Servant Pastor this church service pro- claims, “Almighty God is the greatest artist.” The service will highlight Swahili linguistic heritage through speech and song. 29 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

SWAHILI STUDENT WORKSHOP DATE: Wednesday, October 5, 9:00am VENUE: Springfield Elementary School COORDINATOR: S. Johari Andika SCHOOL COORDINATORS: Janet Hardeman, 3rd grade chairperson; Blondell Adams, Principal

In this immersive workshop, students learn the importance of Swahili to the Lowcoun- try, the United States and the World. Students will participate in activities to learn Swahili greetings, common expressions, food words and numbers.

4TH GRADERS READOUT DATE: Friday, October 7, 9:00am VENUE: Participating CCSD Schools

A MOJA tradition, this outreach program invites 4th grade students from pre-selected Charleston County Schools to participate in a special in-school reading program in which students receive a free copy of the featured book. This year’s selection is Choco- late Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith.

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CHARLTON SINGLETON AND FRIENDS FEAT. QUIANA PARLER AND MARCUS AMAKER Pop life CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PRINCE

CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL 37 JOHN STREET

OCT. 2 8PM DOORS: 7PM

31 2016 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL OFFICIAL POSTER ABOUT THE ARTIST: Fletcher Williams III is known for his sculptural works, which incorporate various unassociated materials such as discarded lumber, automotive paint, natural plant fibers, synthetic fibers, and metal. For Williams, traditional and modern materials provide him with a language necessary for creating works that convey a need to reconcile constant transformations in social and cultural landscapes. Williams commonly utilizes Southern Hip-Hop motifs and traditional African American symbolism and artistic practices to create works reflective of human transformation, preservation, and deconstruction. Upon returning to Charleston, SC. In 2013, he began using his practice to speak against social injustices inflicting the local African American community. The official MOJA 2016 artwork is Vessel, 24” x 30”, Acrylic on Wood, Sweet Grass, and Palmetto Roses, 2016. http://www.fletcher3.com

ABOUT THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Marcus Amaker is Charleston, SC’s First Poet Laureate, as appointed by Mayor John Tecklenburg. He graduated from the Univer- sity of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Amaker’s poems have been featured on PBS Newshour, The Huffington Post, several journals and poetry collections. A well-known graphic/web designer and videographer, Amaker produces award-winning work for local nonprofits and organizations. He is also the lead graphic designer for the national music magazine, No Depression.

THE OFFICIAL MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL LOGO Visual artist, Robert Washington, the creator of the Official MOJA Arts Fes- tival Logo, passed away on June 26, 2016 at the age of 67. Originally from Walterboro, SC, Robert Washington was a graduate of Voorhees College in Denmark, SC. Mr. Washington was a self-taught artist in multiple media, but preferred to work in watercolors. He interpreted his work as “Lowcountry Nostalgia,” the lifestyles and mannerisms of African-Americans, from St. Simon Island, GA to Sandy Island, SC. Mr. Washington also designed the logo for the Philip Simmons Foundation in Charleston, SC.

HOW TO APPLY TO MOJA 2017 Application deadline for artists: January 27, 2017. Each component of the MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts is carefully selected by a jury process. If you would like to be considered as a performer/presenter for the 2017 MOJA Arts Festival, (September 28 - October 8, 2017), please send the com- pleted Official MOJA Application Form (available at www.mojafestival.com beginning in November 2016) and a package of information including a cover letter describing your work, what you intend to present at the MOJA Arts Festival, any press related to your work and work samples. Only those artists who submit these materials and the Official MOJA Application Form to the Office of Cultural Affairs no later than January 27, 2017 will be considered for the 2017 MOJA Arts Festival.

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September 29 & 30, October 1 & 2 Stick Fly Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. premiere staging of Lydia Diamond’s play

October 8 & 9 Harriet’s Return Charleston Black Theatre presents a one-woman show celebrating Harriet Tubman DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM October 6 The Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street

Ingrid Silva, Photo by Rachel Neville, Courtesy DTH