The Spirits Sing Across the Mountains (at 461)

Purpose Lounge [s6k Arts & Reconstruct Art] & chashama in association with Harlem Arts Alliance, The Apollo Theater, Allen-Stevenson School, and FM Charities present

The Spirits Sing Across the Mountains

June 17 - 27, 2010

Juneteenth Gala:

Friday, June 18th, 8p-midnight

Group exhibit hours:

June 17 - 27, Tuesdays-Saturdays noon - 6p

chashama 461 Harlem Studios Gallery

461 West 126th Street

New York, NY

FREE and open to the public

(This exhibit will be closed on Saturday, June 26, 2010, in conjunction with the event of the same name at Jamaica Performing Arts Center [JPAC], 153-16 Jamaica Avenue on Saturday, June 26, 2010,)

Featuring a mixed-media exhibition by: Reconstruct Art, Aleathia Brown, Ademola Olugebefola, "Ride: The Lifestyle of Urban Motorcycling", Purpose Lounge, Allen-Stevenson School for Boys, Progressive Unlimited.

We will also feature special events throughout the exhibition

* All special events are 7pm to 9pm [Thur, Fri, Sat]

* except Saturday, June 26th

- Documentary screenings

- Lectures

- Town-hall style meetings

This production connects two legendary New York communities of the African Diaspora for a remembrance of Juneteenth [the last day of legalized slavery in the US] and its cultural legacy. By engaging the hosting communities of Jamaica and Harlem, we will expand the understanding of various culturally affirming perspectives of their different yet intertwining histories. Our multigenerational program will be entertaining as well as informative.