Family-fun festival celebrates African Heritage and Black Cultural Arts Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced its annual festival to be held on the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from noon – 10 p.m. This family-fun festival celebrates the deep roots of African heritage and the creativity of black cultural arts. The theme, “Doing It For The Culture”, was … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023
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Black Arts Fest MKE announces cancellation amid COVID-19 pandemic
In a statement released on Thursday, April 23, 2020, Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced the cancellation of its August 1, 2020 festival at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Final decision to cancel comes after careful consideration of the mounting health concerns and community hardships arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: "We recognize that the Safer at Home mandates may … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE announces cancellation amid COVID-19 pandemic
Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, the Black Arts Fest MKE was host to the "2nd Annual Black Arts Fest 2019," at the Henry Maier Festival Park. The festival celebrated African American culture and though art, music, dance, and food. There were a number of vendors selling art, and African inspired clothing and jewelery. Among the many performers were headliners vocalist Bettye … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
The vocal prowess of Bettye LaVette to headline Black Arts Fest MKE!
LaVette’s performances draw high praise across the world and fest goers at Black Arts Fest MKE will find out why. Black Arts Fest MKE is proud to announce that a woman who is referred to as more than a singer, but as an interpreter of the highest order, will grace the Johnson Controls World Music Stage. Bettye LaVette can transform any song, whether it originated from … [Read more...] about The vocal prowess of Bettye LaVette to headline Black Arts Fest MKE!
Black Arts MKE announces youth performing arts summer camp
Black Arts MKE will offer an all day, four-week performing arts (musical theater) free summer camp for low income Milwaukee youth ages 12 to 18. Youth will be challenged to choose a story to adapt into a 45-minute musical theater performance, write the script, songs, audition, and rehearse the play. They will discover their unique talents in design by creating set and simple … [Read more...] about Black Arts MKE announces youth performing arts summer camp
Black Arts Fest MKE; Joins lineup of ethnic festivals at Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Summer in Milwaukee got more exciting with the announcement of Black Arts Fest MKE, a new cultural festival to be held at Henry Maier Festival Park The festival will celebrate and showcase African and African American culture from noon to midnight on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Derek Tyus, Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE; Joins lineup of ethnic festivals at Henry W. Maier Festival Park