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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:

• Friday, Nov. 30th – “Holiday Cultural Festival“, 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Durham Museum (801 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE)
  • Open to the public; family-friendly
  • Performances, shopping, food, and more
  • ACC will perform and have a booth with authentic African items for purchase
• Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 23rd-24th – “Africa Djawa” presented by African Culture Connection at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center (202 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE)
  • Saturday, Feb. 23rd – By Invitation Only (Donors & Community Leaders), 5:00pm Dinner & Performance
  • Sunday, Feb. 24th – Public Performance, 4:00pm African food for purchase, 5:30pm Dancing & Drumming
  • (Ticket 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 fall.)

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.