Programs & Activities

• Pan African Films Festival
-Possible Venues: TBD
-Possible Times: 8pm to 10pm
• Film Festival After Party
A fun gathering after the festival where guests can mix and mingle after the event.
-Possible Venues: TBD
-Possible Times: 10:30pm to 1am

Friday, August 15th
• Showcase Africa 2008
Pan African Culture Show and Pan African Fashion Showcase
Hayor Bibimma Dance Group presents Dekornu, along with a diverse cultural fashion show by the hottest up and coming independent Pan African fashion designers and models.
-Possible Venues: TBD
-Possible Times: 9pm to Midnight
• Showcase Africa 2008 After Party
A fun gathering after the showcase where guests can mix and mingle with the contestants, performers, and sponsors after the event.
-Possible Venues: TBD
-Possible Times: Midnight to 1am

• AFRIFEST 2008
This event will be dedicated to showcasing some of the biggest Pan African musical acts and performers in the Twin Cities. Sample foods, snacks, and drinks from all over Africa, Caribbean, and America, along with vendors showcasing arts, crafts, clothes and very unique goods and services.
-Possible Venues: Powderhorn Park
-Possible Times: 10am to 7pm

• Pan African Historical Display & Exhibit
This educational exhibit will trace the history of Africa, it’s peoples and cultures from the early kingdoms to western colonization to the modern continent and countries. Experience the history of early kingdoms, the slave trade, and the links with African Americans, the Caribbean, and South Americans.
-Possible Venues: Powderhorn Park Recreation Center
-Possible Times: 12pm to 5pm

Pan African Family Day

• Afrifest Int’l Goodwill Soccer Tournament
AFRICA vs. ASIA vs. USA vs. SOUTH AMERICA featuring youth and adult teams and a kids’ shootout competition
-Possible Venues: Powderhorn Park
-Possible Times: 8am to 5pm

• Afrifest Community Mural
Afrifest 2008 Featured Artist and kids attending the festival
-Canvas 20 ft x 3 1/2 width will be sketched out by the artist and painted with the help of community kids. The Mural will be donated to a local community center upon completion.
-Possible Venues: Powderhorn Park Recreation Center
-Possible Times: 12pm to 5pm

Friday, August 15th
• Mshale News Community Awards Ceremony
A year end ceremony honoring prominent sponsors, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs making their mark in the community and changing the continent-Possible Venues: TBD
-Possible Times: 6pm to 9pm