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The Zora Neale Hurston Festival 2024

Arts and Entertainment

January 11, 2024

From: The Zora Neale Hurston Festival

Please bring your friends and family to join us at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center for the Zora Neale Hurston Festival with Pan-African Connection and The Dock Bookshop selling books and more, SDCC Book Club hosted by the South Dallas Cultural Center, workshops, storytelling, and more. Refreshments will be provided by Recipe Oak Cliff.

Schedule:

12 noon-1PM CST

IG Live with Rae Chesny aka The Zora Girl and Dr. Ashley Wade in conversation
(virtual with Dr. Ashley Wade in person at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center)

12 noon-1 PM CST

DMA Workshop-Found Object Sculptures [workshop is full]
All ages. Draw inspiration from the relationship of materials and meaning as you take a closer look at select works of art from the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories with educators from the DMA. Afterwards, create your own sculpture, repurposing a variety of everyday and recycled materials. All supplies will be provided. Part of the Zora Neale Hurston Festival at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center 12-6PM.
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/233525478581161

(in-person at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center)

1:30-2:30 PM CST

Sounds of Past with Sheran Keyton
Audiences will be enraptured by the stories and song of our ancestors and have a chance to make their own musical instrument to take home. All ages welcome. This is an adult/child activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
(in-person at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center)

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/233405302791147

3-4:45 PM CST

Adinkra Printmaking Workshop with Ashley Jordan

Beginner-friendly printmaking and basic collage methods, allowing you to explore your creativity and artistic abilities. All ages welcome. This is an adult/child activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
(in-person at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center)

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/233396009942158

5-6Pm

Coyote Rock

Coyote Rock presents the audience with a unique storytelling performance that weaves together movement, literacy, and videography, with a focus on education and sharing Indigenous culture and history. Some performances feature installation, elevating the overall atmosphere. They also incorporate dance, traditional instruments and props to enhance the storytelling experience. For audiences 6 and older.

Date: January 13, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Location:

Oak Cliff Cultural Center -

223 West Jefferson Blvd

Dallas, TX 75208

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