Daily Entertainment ! By Dr. Yvonne D. Nelson The 33rd annual Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival will be held in the Robert Church Park near 4th and Beale Streets, from April 17-21, 2019. Showcasing the Republic of Nigeria in 2019, the event will present an international perspective of the country using a multiplicity of mediums including, but not limited to education, economics, culture, fashion, arts and crafts, music, history, and cuisines local to the area. The community is invited to bring family and friends out to participate in and enjoy a diverse cultural marketplace, fun, festivities, and food featuring a different theme each of the four days the festival will be held. To become a vendor or for more information on school tours and attending visit the AIA website, email aiafest@bellsouth.net, or phone (901) 947-2133. 2019 Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 17, 2019 International Entrepreneur’s Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00 PM Holiday Inn—University of Memphis 3700 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 678-8200 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Vendor’s Setup 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Robert R. Church Park 187 S. 4th Street at Beale Friday, April 19, 2019 Children and Senior’s Day 8:00 AM-11:00 PM Robert R. Church Park 187 S. 4th Street at Beale Saturday, April 20, 2019 Health and Wellness/Community Day 8:00 AM-Midnight Robert R. Church Park 187 S. 4th Street at Beale Sunday, April 21, 2019 International Music Day 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Robert R. Church Park 187 S. 4th Street at Beale 14
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