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Feb 07 10:30 a.m.

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Voorhees

(K) Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats

Ages 2-8 with a caregiver.

Join us at the library with Mlanjeni Magical Theater for a fun, interactive look at the drums of Africa and various rhythms and the spread of drum beats to American folk musloc in tambourines, spoons, and cow bells. Be ready for lots of audience participation!

Registration encouraged, but not required. If you register, you will receive an email reminder about the program!

Event Type(s):

Cultural, Educational, Entertainment, Stories

Audience(s):

Children, Preschool, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten, Elementary

Feb 07 2:30 p.m.

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Downtown Camden

(A) A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop

Adults

Join us for a hands-on Black History Month workshop celebrating the layered legacy and achievements of Black Americans through collage art. Participants will explore historical and contemporary figures, movements, and milestones and use the materials provided to tell powerful visual stories. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity to help honor the past and inspire the future. Presented by Christina Royster of YBO Media.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts, Community Connection, Cultural, Educational, Mindfulness

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Feb 07 2:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(A) CROWNED Headwrapping Workshop

Join Latasha Waters of The Queen's Storehouse for a history presentation and wrapping tutorial Please bring a hair tie and a 2-yard piece of cloth (thinner material will work better) or a head-wrap. Teens and adults welcome.

Event Type(s):

Cultural

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior, Young Adults

Feb 11 1:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(F) African Drum Circle with Play Patrol

All ages.
Step into the circle and feel the beat in Mister Boom Boom's African Drum Circle, an immersive, hands-on musical journey that brings the power and spirit of African drumming to life-while connecting its influence to rhythms and instruments from around the world. This high-energy program centers around the djembe, the heart of West African rhythm, and expands to include a dynamic collection of global percussion instruments, including bongos, cajon, and more, that trace their roots back to African traditions.

Event Type(s):

Music

Audience(s):

Family
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