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WDW Black Hertigate Celebration

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February is Black Heritage month and Walt Disney World hasn't forgotten. Disney's Black Hertitage Celebration will continue all month long.

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Performances

  • Feb. 1 - 12: American Gardens Theater
    Sisaundra Lewis and Deja Vu - Soloist and 11 member accompaniment
  • Feb. 13 - 29: American Gardens Theater
    KO-THI African Dance Company
    Daily at 3, 4:30, 5:45 & 7:10pm
  • All month: American Adventure Rotunda
    Black Heritage Month Storyteller

Events

  • Bryan Collier, illustrator of These Hands, will be signing the book at the American Adventure at Epcot on February 19, 2000. The signing will take place from 12:30-2p and 3-4:30p.
  • Hope Lynn Price, author of These Hands, will be signing her book at the American Adventure at Epcot on February 20, 2000. The signing will take place from 12-2p and 3-4:p.

Completed Events

  • On February 11-12, discover the rich flavors and heritage of Black History Month at the Epcot Millennium Culinary Series. Friday and Saturday night Grand Tasting events offer you the opportunity to sample different wines and culinary creations prepared by renowned visiting and Walt Disney World chefs. Grand Tastings are hosted at Odyssey Pavilion and begin at 6:30pm. Price: $40 per person plus tax (gratuity included). Epcot admission is required. Call (407) WDW-DINE for more information or to make reservations.
  • Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, authors of Duke Ellington, will be signing their book at the American Adventure at Epcot on February 12, 2000. The singings will take place from 12-2p and 3-4p.
  • Susan Payne and Anita Alexander, authors of Gingersnaps, will be signing their book at the American Adventure at Epcot on February 13, 2000. The signings will take place from 12:30-2p and 3-4:30p.

Food & Merchandise

  • Commemorative poster by Margaret Warfield. Ms. Warfield will be at Epcot for singing Feb 1 - 6 and Feb 26 - 29 in the American Adventure Courtyard
  • Special merchandise
  • Wood fired Barbecue

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Black Heritage Poster by Margaret Warfield

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Some of the treats available

More Stuff

  • Art displays including wall paintings and wood carvings.
  • Kids can make African jewelry

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-- Last Updated February 16, 2000

Black Heritage Celebration


 

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