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Arts Gumbo 2016: Main Event

What better way to build cultural understanding between people of diverse backgrounds than through sharing art, food and celebration? That is the goal of our Arts Gumbo series, now in its 15th year. In 2016, we present a multi-day celebration: Pan Africa, Pan Arts. We will explore the collective emerging culture that exists for Africans who have immigrated to the NW.

Targeted to families of diverse cultures, Arts Gumbo provides audiences with the opportunity to celebrate local cultures through music, dance, visual arts, food, books and discussions.

All Arts Gumbo events will be held at Rainier Arts Center 3515 S Alaska St. Seattle, WA 98118

Arts Gumbo 2016 schedule

ARTS GUMBO BOOK CHATS, hosted by Columbia Library (free)
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm: All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu (Ethiopia)
Thursday, October 13 at 7pm: We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)
Thursday, November 10 at 7pm: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria)

FILM SCREENING of DIFRET 7pm, Friday, October 14
Special presentation of a new documentary, Madaraka, with Q&A by the filmmakers. Tickets are $10.

MAIN EVENT - 5-10pm, Saturday, October 15
Includes cooking demonstration with Chef Mulugeta Abate, art vendors, music with Caleb Cunnuingham, Yirim Seck, Boka Kouyate, Kamau Ngigi, dance performances by Gansango Music & Dance, and a fashion show of contemporary and traditional African clothing.