Umoja Night: A Pre-Kwanzaa Experience

We are excited to welcome you to Umoja Night: A "Pre" Kwanzaa Experience on Second Friday at Ultra Silk Gallery and The Silk Tent. This warm and festive evening is designed to bring our community together in celebration of culture, heritage and creativity.

As part of the celebration, we are proud to present Visions of the Diaspora: A Collective Art Showcase, featuring a diverse selection of original works and prints by well-known African American artists as well as African-inspired pieces. This special exhibition invites guests to explore the many ways art reflects identity, history and the beauty of the African diaspora.

Throughout the evening you will experience live music, dance, poetry and storytelling performed by Karen Smith Drums and Sistah Laying Down Hands. Guests can enjoy cultural cuisine as they take in the performances and browse our Ziwadi Marketplace inside The Silk Tent, where they will find Kwanzaa essentials, intentional…