 Event Date: August 12, 2023
Contact Information:
310-948-5524 / 424-281-9633
Email rev.c.e.washington@gmail.com
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August 12, 2023 Testimony of Sound Performing Arts Dance, & Music Festival at the Colonel Allensworth State Park This summer’s hottest major performing arts festival will
be at the Colonel Allensworth California State Historic Park with the first
annual Diaspora Music Fest in Tulare County, California on August 12. It will be an all-day performing arts music and cultural
faire of entertainment and education. Vernacular
Entertainment will host the all day, “Testimony of Sound’” Diaspora Music and Cultural Fest August 12, 2023,
at California’s famous Colonel
Allensworth State Park.
International reggae star Lady Dread will headline the festival with a
show that will also include entertainment for performing arts enthusiasts
from 8 - 80. Viewable on-line at ChesterWhitmore.net as well as in
person, this festival will feature additional performers and artists from Lady Love / Lady Bug Documentaries,
an education and entertainment channel, Lula Washington Dance Troupe, Rickey
Byers, TV Ramos Cultural Foundation, Pasadena and Altadena’s Rhythms of the
Village, Ali Ali and the renown, Stop the Killing Band , Ladee Dred
and other live theater acts and groups.
All will perform music, dance, theater and spoken word from across the
world. This is one of the most important and empowering Diaspora
events to happen in California this year,” says world famous master dancer
and choreographer Chester Whitmore,
CEO of Vernacular Entertainment.
Mr. Whitmore is promoting an event where, “we will be able to come
together at Allensworth, which was originally an historic Black township
founded by US Civil War Veteran, Colonel A. Allensworth, to honor and
remember the efforts and legacy of a vision of freedom.” At the end of the Civil War, the town of
Allensworth, California was envisioned to become the home of the Tuskegee
Institute West and provide an all-black community sanctuary for education and
development. The original goals and
the fortitude of its people will be venerated, embraced and uplifted through
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  Welcome
our First Performing Arts Event in our Historical Black Town of
Allensworth
We are
thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you as we celebrate the
inaugural Performing Arts event in our esteemed Historical Black town of
Allensworth. On behalf of Vernacular Entertainment; Lady Like Entertainment
and the Non-profit organization Global Urban Cultural Community and our Team,
we are honored to have you join us in this momentous occasion.
Allensworth
holds a significant place in American history, founded by Colonel Allen
Allensworth in 1908 as a town dedicated to the prosperity and empowerment of
African Americans. Today, we continue to honor that legacy by embracing the
richness of the performing arts and the power they hold in bringing
communities together. It is
with great pleasure that we invite you to experience a mesmerizing evening of
creativity, inspiration, and cultural celebration. Our team has meticulously
curated a program that showcases the diverse talents of local and
international artists, representing a wide range of artistic disciplines.
From enchanting music performances to captivating theatrical productions and
awe-inspiring dance routines, we have spared no effort to ensure a truly
memorable experience for all attendees.
We are
equally delighted to announce that this event will take place in our
Historical Town of Allensworth state park. providing a platform for artistic
expression and appreciation and Contributions of Blacks to the Arts. This
Celebration not only pays homage to our town's history but also stands as a
testament to our collective commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural scene.
In
closing, we extend our deepest gratitude for your support and participation
in this inaugural event. By joining us, you are not only embracing the
performing arts but also contributing to the growth and prosperity of our
beloved Allensworth. Together, let us create a legacy that will continue to
inspire generations to come
With
warm regards,
Our Team
Collective
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