For 30 years the Williamsburg Regional Library has co-sponsored Black History Month programs with local community groups. These 1-hour long programs celebrate African-American Heritage in music, dance and the creative arts. Participants can meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the presentation. The programs begin at 3 p.m. each Sunday in February at the Williamsburg Library Theatre. They are free and do not require reservations. Call (757) 259-4070 or check the library’s web page at www.wrl.org for more information.
List of performers and sponsoring organizations for this year's programs are:
February 11 - The St. John Baptist Church Youth and Teen Choir under the direction of Mr. Everett Collins in cooperation with the First Baptist Church Youth Choir under the direction of Mr. Reginald Fox. Sponsor: The Historic First Baptist Church located on Scotland Street, Williamsburg.
Official Website: http://www.wrl.org/programs
Added by wrlprograms on January 30, 2007