Friday, June 19, 5:30pm
Juneteenth Pilgrimage
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. Gather with your friends and neighbors to make a pilgrimage of remembrance from the Charter Oak Cultural Center to Hartford’s African Burial Ground, where a ceremony of commemoration will take place. Free.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org

Thursday – Saturday, June 11, 12, & 13, 7:30pm
Spectrum in Motion Dance Theatre Ensemble
Manongs…Old Timers…
The true story, told through dance, of the journey of Carlos Bulosan, a manong, one of the thousands of men who came from the Philippines during the late 1940’s and 1950’s seeking their fortune so that they could send support back home to help their families. Set to American jazz of the era, this performance tells the universal story of leaving home to find home. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 seniors, Charter Oak and Let*s Go! Members, $5 students.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org

Thursday, June 4, 5:30pm
Tzolkin 0.1: An Interactive Exploration of the Mayan Calendar
Gallery Opening
Balam Soto’s interactive installation including digital works and paintings exploring the Mayan calendar (2012). Exhibit runs through July 31. Wine and hors d’oeuvres served. Free.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org

Sunday, May 24, 3:00pm
The Journey… Connecting with Africa
Featuring Sankofa Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium and members of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Experience the excitement of this unique collaboration as native African sounds and traditions merge with the classical music of the West. This program is made possible by generous funding from Travelers Foundation.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org

Thursday, May 21, 6:00 pm
Putting Down Roots in Hartford Opening Event
We will once again offer our exciting summer organic gardening project for children called “Putting Down Roots in Hartford.” Come, help us kick off the planting season with a short ritual, dinner and manual labor (so that we can all “weed it and reap”) and the premiere of filmmaker Judith Helfand’s compelling documentary Cooked about the racial and environmental implications of the 1995 Chicago heat wave. $5 suggested donation.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org

Sunday, May 17, 4:00pm
Sankofa Kuumba
Sankofa Kuumba’s dance performance is a journey that promotes cultural enrichment and a greater appreciation of African culture. Call 860.249.1207 for ticket information.

Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford CT 06106
860.249.1207
www.charteroakcenter.org