PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) invites families, friends, and neighbors to gather for a day of festive joy and cultural celebration at its annual Holiday Community Day on Friday, December 13, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
This free, all-ages event offers something for everyone, blending the warmth of the holiday season with the richness of African American culture and tradition. Guests can explore a vibrant holiday marketplace featuring local vendors with one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy live music and dance performances, and participate in engaging Kwanzaa activities that celebrate unity, creativity, and community.
“Our Holiday Community Day is a joyful reminder of how art and culture bring people together,” said Cathryn Calhoun, Director of Education and Community Engagement at AWAACC. “It’s a time to celebrate family, creativity, and the spirit of giving that defines this season.”
Highlights of the day include:
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Kwanzaa Drumming & Dancing by Opoku Outreach
- Hot Chocolate Bar hosted by Café Ase
- Face Painting with Markeeta See Art
- Choir Performance by Parrish Davenport Music Ministry
AWAACC Holiday Community Day is co-presented by UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, and Citizens.
ABOUT AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a nonprofit cultural organization located in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District that generates artistic, educational, and community initiatives that advance the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson.
One of the largest cultural centers in the country focused exclusively on the African American experience and the celebration of Black culture and the African diaspora, the nonprofit organization welcomes more than 100,000 visitors locally and nationally. Through year-round programming across multiple genres, such as the annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Black Bottom Film Festival, AWCommunity Days, TRUTHSayers Speaker Series, and rotating art exhibits in its galleries, the Center provides a platform for established and emerging artists of color whose work reflects the universal issues of identity that Wilson tackled, and which still resonate today.
Major support for AWAACC’s operations is provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Henry L. Hillman Foundation, Heinz Endowments, and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). AWAACC’s programming is made possible by generous support from its donors. For a complete list, visit www.awaacc.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Khalil Waldron | AWAACC Director of Marketing and Communications
(412) 742-4771 | kwaldron@awaacc.org
Kiki B. Jones | Nice 2 Media Marketing & Promotions, LLC
(443) 252-3923 | kbrown@awaacc.org