Events

Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center 50th Anniv

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - English

Join us for a cultural milestone at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, as the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center celebrates 50 years of transforming lives through the arts. This dynamic anniversary celebration honors a legacy of uplifting youth through music, dance, theater, cinematography, and visual arts rooted in the heart of Liberty City.

Highlights of the evening include the screening of "An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation," a moving new documentary tracing the Center's five-decade journey. In addition, featured voices include former Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle, Academy Award-winning playwright of "Moonlight," Tarell Alvin McCraney, legendary actress/director Phylicia Rashad, and tap icon Savion Glover. Live performances include Nu Deco Ensemble, Broadway hoofer Marshall Davis, Jr. and jazz musician Willerm Delisfort, a dance performance choreographed by Robert Battle, and special guest appearances.