ARTs East New York and TheHAND™ Arts & Edutainment Partner for Cultural Experience

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - June 14, 2018 - PRLog -- TheHAND™ Arts & Edutainment kicks off its three-part series with performances from AENY University Kids, the Nubian Messengers Ancient Future Ensemble (NMAFE), and alumni from Fredrick Douglas Academy VIII on June 23, 2018.

In between musical sets, all are invited to visit an opening exhibition from the AENY University Teens. From June 25th-28th, all ages are invited to participate in their Comm[unity] djembe workshop and lectures, exploring traditions behind the djembe and its potent expression of the African Diaspora.

"The Gathering of Hands" concludes on June 29th with Rhythm Spark, a workshop and closing drum circle, which invites drummers from all across the city of all experiences to join for a village style drum circle.

Schedule of activities:

June 23 (performance + gallery)
11AM–2PM: Djembe performances from AENY University Kids; performances from Teaching Artists; performances by Nubian Messengers
2–4PM: Teens Exhibition

June 25–June 28 (workshops + lectures)
3–4PM: Comm[unity] Djembe Workshop
4–5PM: Dialogue/Discussion

June 29 (workshop + closing circle)
2–3PM: Rhythm Spark Workshop
3–5PM: Rhythm Spark Open Drum Circle

Location: Governors Island, Colonels Row, Clayton Rd, Brooklyn, New York 11231

Arts East New York is a nonprofit committed to promoting multi-disciplinary arts as a means of addressing socio-economic issues facing East New York, Brooklyn.

TheHAND™ Arts & Edutainment is a company working with youth to educate through and while entertaining.

Additonal Information:
https://govisland.com/things-to-do/events/2018-the-gathering-of-hands