The H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center (AACC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary that commemorates fifty years of service and activism here at the University of Connecticut. To recognize this historical achievement, we have organized a weekend of events you can register for starting today. We kindly ask that our guests click here to register.
University faculty/staff who want to pay through KFS, please contact Steve Cartagena at steve.cartagena@uconn.edu to register.
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
6PM - 8PM FREE
Students and Alumni Meet & Greet Reception
AACC, Student Union, Suite 407
8PM - 11PM $15-$45
Kathleen Battle: “Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey”
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
12PM - 3PM FREE
Lunch and Guided Campus Bus Tour
Starts at AACC Includes Stop at Dairy Bar, Student Union, Suite 407
6PM - 12AM $55
The AACC 50th Anniversary Gala Reception featuring Ace Livingston Jazz Combo, Main Program and Dinner, After-Party Dance with DJ
Rome Commons Ballroom
SUNDAY, OCT. 28
11AM - 3PM $25
Alumni “Chicken and Waffles” Brunch Featuring Reverend Dr. Claudette Copeland and the UConn Voices of Freedom Reunion Choir
Rome Commons Ballroom
FEATURED EXHIBITS FREE
FRI: 10AM - 4PM / SAT, SUN: 1PM - 4PM
African American Cultural Center: Celebrating 50 Years of Service & Activism
William Benton Museum of Art
FRI - SUN: 11AM - 7PM
Black Puppetry Exhibition: Living Objects
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry
For more information, contact: Steve Cartagena at steve.cartagena@uconn.edu