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Wednesday July 1, 2009. On this day of Thanksgiving and Salutation to our culture, the Asante Awards and Festival will showcase local poets, musicians, and artists in various disciplines.  The informative, educational format of the Festival will also allow for ample interaction between artists and festival goers. The 2009 festival will be the first time that Asante Awards and Festival will be held in New Orleans. Additionally, the Festival will be video-streamed on NOLA.Tv to reach a worldwide internet audience.

  • What: Asante Awards and Festival"
  • When: Wednesday July 1, 2009
  • Time: 6:30 - 10:30pm
  • Where: The Internationally renown Mahialia Jackson Theatre of Perfoming Arts
  • Cost: General Admission FREE to the Public MJTPA

Sponsor Reception 5-7pm

[Silent Auction (Fine Arts), Lunch Service, Networking Opportunity, African Drums Open the performance Stage, Spoken word
performance, Keynote speaker address, Musical Performance: Jazz by Marsalis & Marlon Jordan, African Dance performance, Acknowledgements]

Outdoor Experience 9-7pm

[Food & parking lot vendors, Serving a variety of indigenous foods, Jewlery & Apparel Vendors, Networking & Meet & Greet for business owners, Interactive Activities, Event conclusion party, Satin & Sandals Moonlight Dinner]
 

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