Here’s an opportunity to enjoy a great community evening at Powel Elementary School’s Spring Arts Festival on Friday, May 20, when all are invited to celebrate the students’ Journey Through West and North Africa.

For over thirty years, Powel School has added dimensions to student learning and created community with families through exploring a particular region, culture, or continent. The culmination of this is the Spring Arts Festival, where families and community members meet, party, and celebrate the cultures they have explored.

“In the spirit of the Liberian-inspired Welcome Dance – Funga Alafia, to be performed by 1st and 2nd graders, please Be Welcome to our festival,” writes Powel Home & School Association Arts Chair Gretchen Walker.

The school is also seeking community volunteers to help. If you’re interested, please sign up here. 

The festival will feature:

• Student art projects on display – developed in partnership with University City Arts League teaching artists
• Student Dance performances – Jamila Moton, Jameel Hendricks, choreographers; Karen Smith, KimPedro Rodriguez, Saantis Fenmu Davis, drummers
• Delicious family feast from the owner of Youma and Kilimanjaro Restaurants
• Student Music performance – Dimidi Faabe (written by Jamal Dickerson – Universal Dance & Drum Ensemble)
• Student fashion show – adorned by Mayietta Moore and their own wearable art
• Raffle Basket drawing to benefit Powel School
• DJ set by www.PCRadioLive.com

Most parts of the festival are free and open to the public, however meal tickets must be purchased:

$10 adults / $6 kids (in advance at the school or www.powelhsa.org)
$12 adults /$7 kids (at the door)

Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance ($1 each, $5 for 7) at www.powelhsa.org.

The festival will take place from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the School Yard (301 N. 36th St).