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Our Upcoming Events
Looking for an African Culture Connection workshop or other event? Bookmark this page and check back regularly!
Currently scheduled community events include:
- Saturday, March 30th – Africa Djawa Video Presentation; 5:00pm at Antioch Baptist Church (2535 S. 42nd St., Omaha, NE 68105)
- Come view a video presentation of our Africa Djawa performance that took place on Feb. 23rd at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center the night of the big blizzard; FREE & family-friendly
- Saturday, April 13th – Earth Day Omaha; 11:00am – 6:00pm at Elmwood Park (6700 Elmwood Park Rd., Omaha, NE)
- ACC will have a booth with beautiful items hand-made in West Africa for purchase
- Wednesday, May 2nd – Omaha Gives online fundraiser (SAVE-THE-DATE; details coming soon)
School residency final performances allow students the opportunity to showcase what they have learned with ACC. These performances are all free and open to the public. Currently scheduled school residency final performances include:
- (Check back later this spring.)
ACC in the News
African Culture Connection is regularly featured in the news. To learn more, check out the links below.
- Charles Ahovissi Receives the 2012 Governor’s Heritage Arts Award – Nebraska Arts Council
- National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award
- The White House
- Congratulatory Letter from Omaha Mayor, Jim Suttle
Become a Program Community Partner
If your school or organization is interested in collaborating with African Culture Connection, please fill out the form below and submit it. We’ll contact you with the information you’re looking for.
Volunteer
If you’re interested in volunteering your time and helping out with an African Culture Connection event, please let us know by contacting us and giving us specific details regarding how you’d like to contribute.