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Everyone is Welcome
I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa 10th Annual Celebration Day
Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines, Iowa non-stop performances on three stages, culture, art, history, displays, entertainment, soul food, kids activities and much more.
Along with hundreds of performers from Iowa and the midwest, headliner actor Morris Chestnut joins in this year's Celebration Day! Phenomenal contemporary gospel singers Tri-ni-tee 5:7 perform live! Plus, much more to enjoy and stay all day! It's free! And, there is a From Fat to Phat! health fair going on all day, with free massage therapists, trainers, doctors and more. Plus, there is free shuttle service for your parking convenience.
The Celebration Day Saturday Schedule subject to slight change
Martin Luther King, Jr. Stage
10:25–10:45 a.m., Maple Street Youth Dept. Choir, gospel
10:55–11:15 a.m., Restoration & Prayze, gospel
11:25–11:45 a.m., The Next Generation, gospel/dance
12:45–1:05 p.m., Effie Burt, gospel
1:15–1:35 p.m., Sons of God, gospel
1:45–2:05 p.m., Testifyi, gospel
2:15–2:35 p.m., R.E.E.D., gospel
2:45–3:05 p.m., Psalms, gospel
3:15–3:35 p.m., Reatha Phillips, gospel
4:25–4:45 p.m., Bishop Ron Woods and Kingdom Praise, gospel
4:55–5:20 p.m., Waterloo Community Choir, gospel
5:30–6 p.m., Nevaeh, praise/dance
James Weldon Johnson Stage
10:30–10:50 a.m., Hoover Step Team, dance
10:55–11:10 a.m., The J’s, youth
11:20–11:50 a.m., The Mic Check Experience, poetry
12:25–12:45 p.m., Lyri-k.e.l., hip hop
12:50–1 p.m., Lil’ Marquise Walker, basketball moves
1:05–1:25 p.m., X-clusive, youth
1:30–1:45 p.m., Big Pic, youth
1:50–2:05 p.m., Ryan Collier and Damon Harris, R&B
2:10–2:30 p.m., Gai Den Gadema, band
2:35–2:55 p.m.,The Floor Spiders, break dancers
3–3:20 p.m., J Shade, R & B
3:25–3:35 p.m., All Ready Hip Hop Dance Corporation, dance
4:25–4:45 p.m., Cokey G, youth
4:50–5:10 p.m., Lowmack, hip hop
5:15–5:35 p.m., Brimstone, dance
5:40–6 p.m.,Wushu Institute, martial arts
6:10–6:30 p.m., Infamous Warriors, drill team
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., DJ Episode,
1–5 p.m., DJ ISM
2:30–6:30 p.m., DJ Hollywood
George Washington Carver Stage
10–10:25 a.m., Opening remarks; Boyscout Pack 190; Effie Burt
10:25–10:45 a.m., Ambassadors of Praise, Cornerstone Family Church, gospel
10:55–11:15 a.m., Kevin Burt, R & B/blues,
11:25–11:45 a.m., Acknowledgments by organizers;
11:55–12:35 p.m., Tri-ni-tee 5:7, headliner
12:45–1:05 p.m., Tommy K
1:15–1:35 p.m., Coda Red, Pop/R & B
1:45–2:05 p.m., Tony Brown
2:10–2:25 p.m., Metro Youth Group, drill team
2:30–2:50 p.m., Frank Tribble & Friends, R & B
2:55–3:15 p.m., Gary "The Jazz Man" Jackson & Friends, R & B
3:20–3:35 p.m., Clinton Youth Program, dance
3:45–4:15 p.m., Morris Chestnut, headliner
4:25–4:45 p.m., Tina Haase
4:55–5:15 p.m., Isiserettes Drill & Drum Co., drill team
5:25–6 p.m., Hope Flood, special guest
6:10–6:30 p.m., Special
6:40 p.m., Closing remarks, I'll Make Me a World in Iowa team
WHERE: Polk County Convention Complex
HEADLINERS: Actor Morris Chestnut of “The Best Man” and “Perfect Holiday” and female gospel trio Tri-ni-tee 5:7.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Education Day, which focuses on events for middle and high school student across the state, including the “Black History Game Show,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Polk County Convention Complex.
• Embracing Excellence Gala, annual “I’ll Make Me a World” red carpet fundraiser with wine, soul
food, music and an awards ceremony, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, HyVee Hall, tickets are $50.
• Celebration Day, three stages of performers, culture, art, history, health screenings, booths hosted by community groups, soul food, and speakers, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Polk County Convention Complex.
FOOD: Vendor offerings will include soul food, barbecued ribs and brisket, jambalaya, catfish, Cajun fries, gumbo, red beans and rice and Italian grinders.
ACTIVITIES: Afrocentric wares; “From Fat to Phat” health fair with heart, diabetes, and other screenings; car show, African-American Business Association workshops; Eulenspiegel Puppets; Greek Row; kids rides; mask making; black doctors and Inventors exhibit; belly dancing workshop.
SHUTTLE PARKING PROVIDED: To ease your parking, Des Moines Area Transit (DART) will provide free shuttles will run throughout the day.
ADMISSION: Free, except for Friday night’s “Embracing Excellence” gala.
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