Drum. Dance. Lift Every Voice and Sing. Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth. Learn about this federal holiday as we honor the end of slavery in the United States. All are welcome to this free event.
All are welcome to this free celebration for all ages. In addition to cultural crafts and activities, the event will feature performances by an acclaimed combo from the celebrated JAZZ HOUSE KiDS as well as Unity Steppers Dance and Drill Team, and an interactive drum circle led by Life Center Stage.
Jazz is the music of resistance, resilience and change. Through this uniquely African-American art form, we celebrate Juneteenth by hosting a talented ensemble from Montclair’s JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. Come hear an hour of blues and jazz favorites brought to life by a combo of today’s most talented young musicians. Now in its 21st year, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building. The organization and students have received more than 125 awards and honors for excellence in jazz and jazz education. Every day of the week through a series of in-school and out-of-school programs, the JAZZ HOUSE prepares young people to become community leaders and global citizens, empowering them to find their voice both on and off the stage.
The Unity Steppers Dance & Drill team is a program out of Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House, and is open to boys and girls in grades K through 12. The group meets twice a week and is divided into Junior Varsity and Varsity based on age and skill. The Unity Steppers Dance & Drill Team performs at the Morristown Neighborhood House “Morristown Magic” basketball home games during halftime and local community events.
Life Center Stage out of Morris County, NJ leads expressive arts programs to revitalize community engagement, socialization, and generate creative cooperation for individual and community growth. Focusing on artistic development, youth leadership and drug prevention, Life Center Stage offers a wide variety of creative performing- and fine-art events, both in their studio and out in our communities. They host a monthly community drum circle at Roxbury Library, and their interactive session at Juneteenth invites all into a sense of connection and belonging to help relieve stress and create a positive shared experience.
The event will kick off with a recognition of our history and ancestors, led by Roxbury residents and local leaders, Marisa and Brian Brian Gibbs. Local vendors and organizations will offer free craft activities, treats and goods and services for purchase.
The Juneteenth Celebration is organized and co-hosted by the Roxbury Public Library, Roxbury Public Schools and Common Grounds NJ, the event will be held rain or shine.
Parking will be available in the Franklin or Lincoln Roosevelt School lots or the Roxbury Library back lot, and walk through the cemetery to the Meeker Street Pavilion.
Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | General | Crafts & Making | Arts & Entertainment |
The Roxbury Township Public Library is a municipal library serving the communities of Succasunna, Ledgewood, Landing, Berkshire Valley, Port Morris, and Kenvil. Residents of the township are eligible to a free library card which enables access to 2.8 million items across the Morris Library Alliance including digital books, museum passes and more.
