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GIAC to hold annual Black History Month Talent Showcase

GIAC to hold annual Black History Month Talent Showcase

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Tonight at the Hangar Theatre, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) will be hosting their annual Black History Talent Month Showcase from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “We Won’t Be Silenced & We Won’t Be Erased!” and will feature community members of all ages performing skits, monologues, music, poetry, and more. A special performance by the critically acclaimed Garifuna Collective will also be featured. A soul food dinner-to-go fundraiser will go toward supporting GIAC’s youth programs.

The showcase is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. Those looking for more information can call (607) 272-3622 ext. 2223 or email dbrownhernandezz@cityofithaca.org.

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