The 22nd Henry Street Heritage Festival
Saturday September 17, 2011
Elmwood Park
11:30 am to 10 pm
“Rhythms of a Village”
Come and enjoy a celebration of African American heritage (traditions, food, merchandise, and entertainment), and reunite with family and friends as you explore the Rhythms of a Village:
- Merchant Village
- Food Village
- 411 – Community Information Village
- Health Village
- Children’s Village
This year’s festival has two new events: Roanoke’s Got Talent and the HSHF Sweet Potato Pie Bake-off. Think you know talent? Do you have discriminating taste buds? Both events will have audience participation in the Final Judging!
The festival line up:
- Rhythmic Expressions
- Gospel Inspiration
- Sweet Potato Pie Bake Off
- Roanoke’s Got Talent
- Mid-Day Concert Series
- VIBE 100 Concert Series
Come enjoy the Rhythms of 80′s chart topping recording artist LAKESIDE as they take you on a “Fantastic Voyage!” LAKESIDE and other National Recording Artists will be part of the evening concert program.
The Henry Street Heritage Festival (HSHF) is the signature fundraising event for the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Inc., a non-profit organization (501(c)3). Proceeds from the festival benefit the museum’s operating funds.
Carol Watson, RN
I would like more information about participating at the Health Village for the Henry Street Festival 9/17. I volunteer for the Sjogren’s (pronounced “SHOW’-grins”) Syndrome Foundation and exhibit at health fairs to educate the public about this little-known autoimmune disease (similar to lupus) that affects 4 million Americans, second only to rheumatoid arthritis in prevalence. Please advise about place, time, and registration. If in a sunny area, may I use my pop-up vendor canopy for shade?
The local Lupus Foundation of Virginia, Roanoke Chapter, is also interested in participating. Their contact is Margaret Stultz, bonsyi@cox.net, or the Lupus Line at 772-4455. We usually work together, as some of our patients have both diseases. If they also register, we would like to be assigned adjoining tables.
Thank you,
Carol Watson, RN
Volunteer Coordinator, Sjogren’s Syndrome Support Group, Roanoke Valley/Southwest VA
389-7503