Saturday, June 5: NYC Street Festival of Young Artists & Leaders on East 4th Street

The NYC Street Festival of Young Artists & Leaders
Saturday, June 5, 2010

"A free outdoor festival on East 4th Street of theater, dance, music, poetry, video and artwork by New York City's teen artists, as well as demonstrations of teen leadership in addressing city issues and needs. Last year, the first Festival hosted over 30 companies from all parts of the city, giving a powerful demonstration of the creativity and leadership young people offer New York. This is a stunning display of originality and talent that will put new hope in your heart for what the future holds."

East 4th Street Cultural District, between Second Avenue and Bowery

Info: Downtown Art

May 7 - 22: The Riverside Theatre Presents: Through the Night

"CULTURAL ANIMATORS SERIES 2010:

The Riverside Theatre, Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and Walk Tall Girl Productions present the New York Premiere of "Through The Night"

Journeys of friendship, family and faith
A solo performance

Written and performed by Daniel Beaty
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright

Six African-American males, age 10 to 60, discover the power of possibility through one extraordinary event. With commanding skill, compassion and humor, Obie Award-winner Daniel Beaty ('Emergence-SEE') gives voice to this community of men, those who love them, and what it means to be black and male in America.

Join us for post-performance community dialogues with distinguished guests:

Opening Night	May 7	Dr. William "Bill" Cosby
Artists as Activists	May 8 Matinee	Sonia Sanchez Ruby Dee
Fatherhood	May 8 Evening	Malik Yoba
Religion	May 9	Guest TBA
Education	May 14	David Banks & Osei Owusu-Afriyie President & Principal, The Eagle Academy for Young Men
Youth	May 15 Matinee	Rev. Alfonso Wyatt Chair 21st Century Fdn
Relationship	May 15 Evening	Hill Harper w/ book signing
Youth Violence	May 16	Jackie Rowe Adams
Health	May 21	John M. Palmer, Ph.D. Harlem Hospital
Gay & Lesbian Issues	May 22 Matinee	Pastor Joseph W. Tolton Rehoboth Temple
Business/ Entrepreneur	May 22 Evening	DeMarco M. Morgan NBC Anchor Voza Rivers Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Black Equity Alliance Black Agency Executives
Social Justice/Incarceration	May 23	Guest TBA

Previews: May 4, 5, 6 - 7pm
Opens May 7 - 23
Gen. Adm. $20
Seniors/Students $15
Groups of 10 or more $15

Tickets and Info: The Riverside Theatre