< Previous10 | The Daily News | Juneteenth | 2023 JUNE 15 JUNETEENTH SYMPOSIUM ‘ SOUNDS OF FREEDOM’ Join the NIA Cultural Center for an open dialogue honoring the federal holiday and history of Juneteenth in Galveston where it all began. “Sounds of Freedom,” highlight- ing the Black Musical History of Galveston, will combine the celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month. The symposium will explore pioneers and notables of Galves- ton’s Black Music History. It will include panel discussions and entertainment depict- ing various genres including gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, classical music and hip hop. For more information, contact Sue Johnson, 409-457-8955. 1 p.m.; Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: PANEL DISCUSSION Michael Hurd, author of “Thursday Night Lights; The Story of Black High School Football in Texas,” will lead a panel discussion about the African-American men and boys who coached and played football at the state’s all-Black high schools from 1920-1970. The panel discussion will feature past football players and coaches who competed in the Prairie View Interscholastic League and will speak on their experiences. For more informa- tion, contact Eric Broussard, 409-220-3209. 5:30 p.m.; The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., Galveston NINTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH GALA The ninth annual Juneteenth Gala will fea- ture guest speaker Shawn Bailey, president/ CEO AMOCO Credit Union. A table of eight will cost $400 and individual tickets are $40. For more information or to buy tickets, con- tact Pete Henley, 409-392-0317 . 6:30 p.m.; Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galveston June 16 EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE Join Juneteenth Galveston for the Eman- cipation Celebration hosted by the Nia Cultural Center Inc. The event will feature Gospel Grammy-Award winner Reverend Smokie Norful, NAACP Image and Grammy Award nominee Zacardi Cortez and fourth season “Sunday’s Best” gospel diva Amber Bulluck. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 409-765-1894. 6 p.m.; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston June 17 JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL This free, family-friendly event will allow lawn chairs but no personal coolers. The event will feature great food and a vendor entrepreneurs’ showcase marketplace fea- turing the 2023 Juneteenth of Men of Pur- pose Awards. For more information, contact LaWanda Allen, 409-457-3570. 1 p.m.; McGuire Dent Recreational Center, 2222 28th St., Galveston JUNETEENTH PARADE AND PICNIC The parade starts at 1 p.m. at 26th Street and Avenue H and will end at 41st Street and Ave- nue H. The picnic will begin at 2 p.m. at Wright Cuney Park, 718 41st Street. For more informa- tion, contact LaWanda Allen, 409-457-3570. 1 p.m.; 26th Street and Avenue H, Galveston JUNETEENTH CIVIC SEASON EVENT: “A SLICE OF HISTORY” Celebrate Juneteenth with a “Slice of History,” co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Visit Galveston and Rosenberg Library. This free event is for students ages 13-17. Learn about the history of Juneteenth with engaging speakers, trivia games, a movie screening, live DJ, pizza, door prizes and more. For more information, con- tact Janae Pulliam, 409-763-8854, EXT. 144. 3 p.m.; Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Avenue, Galveston JUNETEENTH COMEDY FEST In celebration of this milestone in Ameri- can history, as it relates to the direct legacy and landmark that is Galveston, experience comedy like no other. Enjoy an all-star lineup of some of Texas’ national touring headliners formally featured on HBO, Comedy Central, NBC, The Late Show, BET Comic View, Show- time at The Apollo, Netflix, Carnival Cruise Lines, major nightclubs and colleges around the country. For more information, contact Alan Freeman, 832-594-5787. 7 p.m.; Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston JUNETEENTH AT CLUB 68 Club 68 presents T. Broussard and the Zydeco Steppers for a Juneteenth Celebration to remember. Presale tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. Come enjoy live music, DJ, refresh- ments and food. BYOB. For more information, contact Rosalyn Jackson, 409-497-3203 . 8 p.m.; Club 68, 3114 Market St., Galveston ORIGINAL 5TH DIMENSIONS MEMBERS MARILYN MCCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR., STAR IN ‘UP, UP & AWAY! A MUSICAL FABLE’ Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. are the seven-time Grammy Award-winning duo, known as “The First Couple of Pop & Soul.” Marilyn & Billy paved the way for countless artists, and made history for the African American community, when “The Mari- lyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show” on CBS became the first and only, to date, television series to star a Black married couple. Marilyn & Billy’s activism began in the segre- gated 1960s and continues with the release of their most recent CD, “Blackbird: Len- non-McCartney Icons.” For more information, call 409-765-1894. 8 p.m.; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston June 18 JUNETEENTH MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Join the historic worship service observing Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church in its role as being the first destination for the emanci- pated to rejoice in worship after witnessing General Order No. 3 read two blocks away at the Galveston Courthouse Square. For more information, contact Pete Patterson, 281-382-9617. 11 a.m.; Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2015 Broadway, Galveston JUNETEENTH FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP BALL This evening of fine dining, inspiring speech- es and live entertainment celebrates the spirit of Juneteenth and honors Black excel- lence. The foundation will give away three scholarship awards to three undergraduate students. This event is black tie and admis- sion is $40. For more information, contact Khalil Shabazz, 409-737-8333 or Khalil@ JJShabazzFoundation.org. 7 p.m.; The Victorian, 6300 Seawall Blvd., Galveston Upcoming events STUART VILLANUEVA/The Daily News file photos (Above) Rebecca Marks Jimerson, portraying Harriet Tubman, performs at the 43rd Annual Al Edwards’ Juneteenth Celebration at Ashton Villa in Galveston on June 18, 2022. (Right) Laila Vann and other members of the Becoming Me Dance Company perform in the Galveston Juneteenth Parade on June 18, 2022.2023 | Juneteenth | The Daily News | 11 AVENUE L BAPTIST CHURCH JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION The Historic Avenue L Missionary Baptist Church will host a Juneteenth celebration program featuring Galveston native the Rev. Dr. Willie Francois III, Pastor of Mt. Zion Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Pleasantville, New Jersey. For more information, contact Pastor Donnell A. Johnson Sr., Maxine E. Guidry, 409-762-8795. 11 a.m.; Avenue L Baptist Church, 2612 Ave. L, Galveston SPECIAL VIEWING OF ‘JUNETEENTH: THE GALVESTON STORY’ This documentary film features stories about Juneteenth as told by prominent Galveston County community members and family members of the people who were there in 1865. Learn some of the stories before, on and after June 19, 1865. June 18-19 showtimes: 12:55 p.m., 3:50 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. Following the June 18 3:50 p.m. showtime, there will be a discussion. The Juneteenth film screening tickets are free until June 17 with a $4 transaction fee. Each ticket includes one small popcorn. Limit one ticket per transaction. Tickets will be avail- able onsite June 18 and 19 at $6 per person. 12:55 p.m.; MG 3D Theater at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston GALVESTON ISLAND JUNETEENTH SHABACH AND VENDOR MARKETPLACE The 2023 Juneteenth Festival will be held on the Historical grounds of McGuire Dent Rec- reational Center, known today as Menard Park, 2222 28th St. on the seawall. This free family friendly event will allow lawn chairs, but no personal coolers are allowed. The Galveston Island Juneteenth Shabach will feature a vendor marketplace of entrepre- neurs during an afternoon of praise. For more information, contact LaWanda Allen, 409-457-3570. 2 p.m.; McGuire Dent Recreational Center, 2222 28th St., Galveston THE GALVESTON SYMPHONY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Enjoy this epic concert of the Galveston Symphony Orchestra together with the Galveston Heritage Chorale performing historical African-American music in honor and remembrance of the Juneteenth proclamation. The program will include music by Galveston native Dr. Frederick Tillis. The Galveston Symphony Orchestra and the Galveston Heritage Chorale will have a combined performance group of 50-60 musician performers, led by directors Trond Saeverud and Gary Navy. For more informa- tion, contact Maureen Patton, 409-765-1894. 4 p.m.; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston JUNETEENTH SNEAKER BALL Join the Galveston Council of Greeks for a premiere event celebrating the legacy of Juneteenth on the island. Patrons will be dressed in their tuxedos and gowns with fashionable sneakers to highlight this sig- nature celebration. For more information, contact Sandra Woodard, 713-302-3107. 8 p.m.; Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston June 19 44TH ANNUAL AL EDWARDS JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Local elected officials and family mem- bers will be present at Ashton Villa to pay homage to former state Rep. Al Edwards. For more information, contact Pete Henley or Douglas Matthews, 409-392-0317. 10 a.m.; Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galveston JUNETEENTH FAMILY FUN DAY AT REEDY CHAPEL A.M.E. This is a family event filled with food, games, activities, prizes and more. This celebration honors the moment in history the emanci- pated celebrated as a community at Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church after hearing General Order No. 3. For more information, contact Pete Patterson, 281-382-9617. 1 p.m.; Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2015 Broadway, Galveston EMANCIPATION MARCH Experience the moment Juneteenth was birthed. Take part in the historic reenact- ment march to the Galveston Courthouse to hear General Order No. 3; declaring “all slaves are free!” Emancipation March Re- enactment: 5:45 P.M. — Leave to assemble at the Old Galveston Customs and Court House; town crier by Tanya Debose; reading of General Order No. 3 by The Buffalo Sol- diers; emancipation march to Reedy Chap- el; followed by an emancipation service. For more information, contact Pete Patterson, 281-382-9617. 6 p.m.; 1918 Postoffice St., Galveston June 24 GALVESTON UNITED BEACH & MUSIC FEST Enjoy free, family fun at the inaugural Gal- veston United Beach Fest. This is the first event of its kind in Galveston, highlighted by a performance from the artist behind the timeless dance song “Cupid Shuffle:” CUPID! Join in on family-friendly games (proceeds benefit United Way of Galveston unless specified otherwise) and other activities like glitter tattoos, beach in a bottle, a cornhole tournament, a bubble station (with Moody Early Childhood Center) and more. For more information, contact United Way of Galves- ton at 409-762-4357. 10 a.m.; East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Road, Galveston JENNIFER REYNOLDS/The Daily News file photo Jackie Douglas plays the cowbells to welcome people to Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church in Galveston on June 19, 2022, during the annual Emancipation March from the Galveston County Courthouse. JENNIFER REYNOLDS/The Daily News file photo Musician Darryl Olison Jr. performs at the Juneteenth Festival at Menard Park in Galveston on June 18, 2022.12 | The Daily News | Juneteenth | 2023 Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores 408 25th Street The Best In Island Dining Chef Alena PylesNext >