Cultura, a day-long event at the Howell Opera House, will feature sounds and movement from around the world, unique and culturally symbolic art, and food trucks serving made-from- scratch cuisine from international regions from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Hosted by the Livingston Diversity Council and the Livingston Arts Council, this inaugural event of music, dancing, art, poetry and food celebrating cultures from around the world is open to everyone, and admission is free.
More than 25 musicians, singers, dancers and poets will perform on one of the two stages at the Howell Opera House beginning at 12:30 pm. In addition, several visual artists will display their work. Food trucks serving a wide array of cuisine are Tamale Rose (authentic Mexican), Reggae Foodie (authentic Jamaican), Simply Spanish (tapas, paella and other specialties from Spain), and Comfort Cruzine (Mediterranean comfort food).
The day’s schedule of events for the entire family:
Outdoor stage by the Howell Opera House
1 p.m.: Motor City Street Dance Academy (hip hop, breakdance)
2 pm: James Taylor Jr (pop, rock)
3 p.m.: Mariachi Cristal (Mexican folk music)
4 p.m.: Xiao Dong Wei (Erhu-Chinese two-string violin)
5 p.m.: Jon Hayes (pop, soul)
6:10 p.m.: Pia The Band (Indie, alternative)
7:20 p.m.: Lipstick Jodi (pop, alternative)
8:30 p.m.: Mikeyy Austin (hip hop)
9:40 p.m.: Last Gasp Collective (hip hop, soul, jazz)
Indoor stage inside Howell Opera House
12:30 p.m.: Kate DeGood School of Dance (Highland dance)
1:30 p.m.: Polynesian Dancers of Michigan (Polynesian, Hawaiian dance)
2:30 p.m.: Isabella Mansfield & Friends (poetry reading)
3:30 p.m.: Michigan Kiryu Daiko (Japanese Taiko drumming)
4:30 p.m.: Isabella Mansfield & Friends (poetry reading)
5:30 p.m.: Samuel Nalangira (Ugandan multi-instrumentalist)
6:30 p.m.: Neelam’s Bollywood Dance Studio (Bollywood, Indian)
7:20 p.m.: Zackery Chapman (live art demonstration
8:20 p.m.: Bichini Bia Dance Theatre Company (African drumming)
9 p.m.: DJ Fudgie (Live DJ)
Artists displaying a diverse array of work include:
• Work Skills, Artisan’s Corner
• Zackery Chapman
• Troy Clark
• Julie Griess
• Cleverson Eleuterio
• Sarah Guzman
All artists will have items for purchase.
Sponsors:
• Presenting sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor
• Platinum sponsor: Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
• Gold sponsor: Cleary University
• Silver sponsors: Chem Trend, Tanger Outlets, Kellogg Family Foundation, The Attards
• Bronze sponsors: Comcast, Determined Marketing, Jonna’s Market, Jordan Genso with RE/MAX Platinum, Lake Trust Credit Union, Servpro of Brighton/Howell
