George Cotton, UAPB Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, announced that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the second annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 20th 5p.m. to 11p.m. in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main Streets. The festival, sponsored by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission, is free and open to the public. For more information visit Juneteenthinthe bluff.com.
Brian Rodgers with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center to talk about this year’s Juneteenth in Da Rock a free, family-friendly event that will be held in Downtown Little Rock on this Saturday June 21st at 501 W. 9th Street. The event will begin with a 5k run/walk at 7 a.m. and continue with a brunch, flag-raising ceremony, and a lively street festival with with special guest, October London, and Elle Varner headlining an unforgettable day of music performances until 7 p.m. The more information. call 501-683-3593 (tel:501-683-3593)
Darlene Worthen and Daphne Austin event coordinators for Life Up Rose City The community barbecue Cook-off Sunday, June 22nd 9am until 6pm a full day of food, family and unforgettable fun featuring local Pitt Masters competing for cash trophy and prizes with a live DJ. They’ll be bouncy houses for kids games, free food,and a variety of vendors, selling craft and more. The event takes place at 2306 Highway 161 North Little Rock Arkansas for more information call 501-553-3323 or on Facebook @lifeupRosecity
Stella Bowers with UAMS to talk about World Sickle Cell awareness Day celebrate and support group lunch hosted by the UAMS adult sickle cell program this Thursday June 19th. 10th floor of the rotunda Cancer Institute. Stop by anytime between 2 and 7 PM. Whether you’re living with sickle cell, supporting a loved one or simply want to learn more. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact.
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