NEW JERSEY
12/15-18
Newark
Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace - NJPAC's annual Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace runs from
Dec. 15 to 18, including performances by gospel sensation, CeCe Winans, the African American Dance Ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and more. On Saturday, Dec. 17, come enjoy the Kwanzaa Children's Festival, a full day of free activities for families, including African dance classes, storytelling, arts and crafts.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, Box Office (Toll-Free): (888) 466-5722
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NEW YORK
 Bronx

Brooklyn
Dec 26, 2005
The Kwanzaa Collective presents Keeping Kwanzaa In The Tradition @ Boys & Girls High School, 1700 Fulton Street (between Utica and Schenectady Avenue), Brooklyn -  Honoring Neil Clarke of Our Times Press
and Wilhemena Ofokonara Taylor,  -  There will be a special drum tribute to Mama Kuumba Jamaa who joined
our ancestors this year.  All drums are welcome  -  Master of Ceremony, Sharonnie Perry; Hostess Ha Ha the Clown  -  Entertainment: Omi Yesa, Capoiera Angola Demonstration, Congo Square Drumming, Faro Z and Friends, Housing Authority Senior Chorus -
5pm - 6:30pm
Karamu (Feast) Please Bring a Dish of Your Choice
6:45pm - 7pm
Candle Lighting Ceremony
7pm - 9pm
Entertainment and Keeper of the Flame Award Ceremony
FREE ADMISSION
Limited Vendor Space Still Available - 718-638-6700

December 26, 27 & 28
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
3 Day Kwanzaa Event on 12/26, 12/27 (5:30-8:30pm) & 12/28 (6-9:30pm)
@ 53 Prospect Park West 2nd St, Brooklyn
The event feature films, & panel discussions.
Gourmet feast will be served(reasonable priced) on 12/28.
718-768-2972 - bsecOffice@aol.com  - http://www.bsec.org/kwanzaa.pdf

December 27, 2005
6 - 9pm - Kwanzaa Extravaganza with Dr. Maulana Karenga
Boys &.Girls MS. 1700 Fulton St., between Attica & Schnectady Aves. Brooklyn

The NY Chapter of the National Association of Kawaida Organizations
presents it annual Kwanzaa Extravaganza with Dr. Maulana Karenga, the
creator of Kwanzaa and cultural entertainment by the Universal
African Dance, & Drum Ensemble, Zahmu & Donald Smith.
All admission $7, 6-7pm, after 7pm $10, $7 (seniors & children).
718-859-0857, 718-398-1729   -  Vendors should call 917-309-0728. - bornuimpu@yahoo.com

December 28, 2005
1:30 and 4pm
Kwanzaa @ the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn

Celebrate the spirit of unity and creativity at a festive musical
performance by Heritage O.P.  -  Learn about Kwanzaa traditions through the percussion, music, and
song of the African Diaspora  - 718-735-4400.

Jamaica
December 31
8pm - 2am Harare
2006 Celebration: African History & Culture @ The Afrikan Poetry Theater, 176-03 Jamaica Ave..Queens

The Afrikan Poetry Theater presents "Harare 2006 Celebration" featuring family entertainment, drumming, faith leaders and guest speakers along with African Elders community recognition, Joy of Performing Ensemble, dancing to mixed cultural and popular music with DJ Omar plus a Pan African Spiritual Ceremonial Circle.
Donations: Free will offering of fruit, drink or cash! Food will be available.  Bring your drums and shakers!
718-523-3312
 

Manhattan
12/29
Thursday, December 29 through Saturday, December 31
1pm - 5pm - Kwanzaa Celebration 2005 @ American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West & 79th St., Manhattan

Featuring candle lightings, live music and dance, traditional
storytelling, workshops, percussion ensembles, a special marketplace
and food court, and more - Free with museum admission of $14 adults, $8 children (age 2-12)
212-769-5315

http://www.amnh.org/programs/specials/kwanzaa
Located at 79th Street and Central Park West - easily reached by public transportation. The main entrance to the Rose Center for Earth and Space is located at 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

Mt. Vernon
12/26
The Afrikan Brotherhood will be celebrating Umoja at Macedonia Community Center, 103 west 2nd. St. at 7:00 pm.
 

12/29
The Afrikan Brotherhood will be celebrating Ujamaa at Macedonia Community Center, 103 west 2nd. St. at 7:00 pm.

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