Sandy Springs plans interactive, educational Juneteenth activities

Cici Williams of Riverwood High School participated in an art project that was part of the Juneteenth celebration Using a special app viewers of her artwork could see her artwork come to life with animation in the augmented reality art exhibit Photo by Bob Pepalis Sandy Springs will present its free family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration from to p m on June at City Springs with a mix of live performances educational experiences and immersive art exhibits Collaborations with local arts and educational organizations will include Namari Dance Center LIQUID Arts Productions and the Fulton County Constituents Library Organizers will curate contributions from students and region partners to reflect the cultural diversity and historical significance of the day Highlights include Namari Dance Center s professional artists and students will present IMANI Swahili for faith a powerful production that tells how spiritual faith sustained enslaved Africans through bondage and into freedom on June The show traces a journey from enslavement to liberation through dance vocals live painting choir and spoken word The production will appear in Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center s Byers Theatre The Juneteenth STEAM Digital Art Exhibition created through LIQUID Arts and Productions STEAM undertaking will feature immersive digital and augmented reality artworks by local eighth-grade and high school students on display in Byers Lobby Students receive training on digital drawing and painting animation and more to create a piece that responds to the question How does knowing history shape our path to peace and harmony The City Green will host an outdoor celebration with interactive and educational exercises While several performers and organizations return this year from attending the celebration new this year will be a Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt Other exhibits will include Genealogical Research Exhibit run in partnership with Family Search and the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society West African Locality Drum Circle which the release disclosed would be an energizing and joyful District Drum Circle where all are welcome to bring drums shakers tambourines or any percussion instrument to join in a vibrant rhythmic celebration of freedom unity and way of life The Juneteenth schedule includes Outdoor Celebration on City Green LIQUID Arts Productions Digital Art Exhibition and Experience Byers Lobby Food trucks music games and events for all ages City of Sandy Springs Namari Dance Production Byers Theatre This year s Juneteenth Celebration is presented by the City of Sandy Springs in partnership with the City of Brookhaven and City of Dunwoody Sponsorships for the celebration are being provided by Asbury Automotive Inspire Brands The Law Offices of Lokey Mobley and Doyle LLP Mercedes-Benz USA Sandy Springs Together and The Law Offices of Villard Bastien LLC In-kind promotion for the event is provided by RoughDraftAtlanta com KISS Family Search Create Dunwoody Fulton County Library- Sandy Springs Branch Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society AAHGS Healthy Youth Foundation Chef Rob s Caf Chick-fil-A Northridge Namari Dance Center Namari Productions Djoli Kelen and Liquid Arts and Productions PeQue For more information and event updates visit SandySpringsGa gov Juneteenth or follow CityofSandySprings on social media The post Sandy Springs plans interactive educational Juneteenth engagements appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta