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1 A Festival of Black History and Culture A Festival of 2016 roswellroots.com January 30 through February 29

2 Come Join Us as we celebrate Roswell s African American history and culture throughout the month of February with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell s Roots Festival is one of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations in the state of Georgia. Share in our rich history and contemporary culture and discover something exciting about Roswell you didn t know before! Barrington Hall 2

3 A Festival of Black History and Culture 2016 Sponsors and Partners Many thanks to the 2016 sponsors and partners that make Roswell Roots possible: East Roswell Library Groveway Community Group Kings & Queens Bridge Club Pastis Restaurant & Bar Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Roswell Historic Cottage Roswell Historical Society Roswell Library The Southern Trilogy of Homes Visit Roswell CVB Zion Missionary Baptist Church African American Hometown Heroes Each year at the Unity Concert the Roswell Roots Steering Committee recognizes one African American as our Hometown Hero. Citizens are asked to nominate someone that is a personal hero or mentor in the African American community. The nominee should have significantly contributed to the Roswell community in some meaningful way (not necessarily a Roswell resident) or are a Roswell resident who has made a significant impact on people s lives wherever they live. An individual may only receive the award one time during their life. Nominations may be made online at roswellgov.com/hometownheroes 3

4 Area Map 1 Bulloch Hall 2 Smith Plantation 3 Roswell City Hall 4 Roswell Visual Arts Center 5 Zion Missionary Baptist Church Magnolia St. Canton St. 14 Green St Hill St Forrest St. Norcross St. Myrtle St. 5 Zion Cir. Dobbs Dr. Grimes Bridge Rd. 7 Inset: North Roswell Woodstock Rd. 4 Crabapple Rd. Fowler Ave. 4 6 Roswell Branch Library 7 Roswell Adult Recreation Center 8 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 9 Roswell Historic Cottage 10 East Roswell Branch Library 11 Barrington Hall 12 Roswell Visitors Center 13 East Roswell Park Recreation Center 14 Pastis Restaurant & Bar 15 Pleasant Hill MBC 1 Bulloch Ave. Marietta Hwy. Barrington Dr. Mimosa Blvd. 11 Atlanta St Oak St. Grove Way 15 Roswell Mill Oxbo Rd. Inset: East Roswell Eves Rd. 13 Fouts Rd. 10 Scott Rd. Holcomb Bridge Rd.

5 Calendar of Events Activities Legend January and February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 24 January February Art Crafts Exhibition Film Food Music Speaker Theater 5

6 Month-Long Exhibits Jan 30 - Feb 21 Kuibuka BULLOCH HALL 180 Bulloch Avenue Tickets: Adults $8 Seniors $7 Children $6 (6-16 yr.) Free under six. Information: Dawn Williams Boyd s exhibit of cloth paintings reflects her interests in American history, women s identity, and sexuality, religion and politics. Through cutting, patching, surface enhancement and quilting, bits and pieces of fabric are transformed into modern visual storytelling. Most pieces take over 500 hours to complete. The exhibit can be seen during regular scheduled tours from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. There will be an Opening Reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, January 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6 Feb 1 - Feb 29 Slave Life in the Piedmont BULLOCH HALL 180 Bulloch Avenue Tickets: Adults $8 Seniors $7 Children $6 (6-16 yr.) Free under six. Information: Bulloch Hall s permanent exhibit Slave Life in the Piedmont is located in the reconstructed Service Yard. There are two slave quarters, a carriage house and a 4 hole privy. These structures were remembered by residents Virginia and Tony Wing who were born in Bulloch Hall in the early 1900s. The exhibit contains artifacts that were excavated at the site. The cabin depicts a period room as the Bulloch slaves might have had in Inside Bulloch Hall rooms will be set showing the various chores of the family s slaves.

7 A Festival of Black History and Culture Feb 1 - Feb 29 Slave Cabin Interpretive Exhibit SMITH PLANTATION 935 Alpharetta Street Information: After stabilization efforts in 2015, visitors have been able to enter the slave cabin for the first time. According to research, this modest but interesting structure is believed to be the oldest on the Smith Plantation Home complex. An updated exhibit will look at the various aspects of a slave s life including work, food, and everyday tasks. Various period artifacts from the Smith Plantation collection will be used in the exhibit. Feb 1 - Spring Evolution of Agricultural Labor from the 17th Century to Post-War Reconstruction and into the 20th Century. SMITH PLANTATION 935 Alpharetta Street Information: This exhibit looks at how Southern farmers from Native Americans to plantation owners to sharecroppers changed the agricultural landscape of the South from the 17th through the 20th centuries. 7

8 Month-Long Exhibits continued 8 Feb 1 - Feb 29 Unsung Heroes: The Legacy of Black Heritage in Roswell, Georgia CITY HALL ROTUNDA 38 Hill Street Information: This photographic exhibit, co-sponsored by the City of Roswell and the Roswell Historical Society, returns to the Rotunda. It highlights the history of African Americans in the Roswell area and its influence and impact on our community since Feb 5 - Feb 29 Perspectives in Black Art Exhibit ROSWELL VISUAL ARTS CENTER Woodstock Road Information: Sharon Crumley, a resident of Roswell, is a self-taught artist who creates mixed media art. Crumley s work is intricate, colorful and textural, using a combination of textiles, paper, paint and found elements to create multi-dimensional art. Her art expresses a variety of subjects from modern abstractions and ethnic adaptations to feminine themes. Art works by Sherri Richards and Ron Sullivan will also be displayed. There will be an opening reception on Friday, February 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center.

9 Schedule of Events 1 Saturday Jan pm FREE Kuibuka Artist Talk & Reception BULLOCH HALL 180 Bulloch Avenue with reservation Information: Dawn Williams Boyd s exhibit of cloth paintings reflects her interests in American history, women s identity, and sexuality, religion and politics. Through cutting, patching, surface enhancement and quilting, bits and pieces of fabric are transformed into modern visual storytelling. Most pieces take over 500 hours to complete. Bulloch Hall 9

10 2 Sunday Jan 31 4pm FREE Unity Concert featuring The Shades of Pink Breast Cancer Survivors Choir Schedule of Events continued 10 ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 888 Zion Circle Information: Join us for one of the most exciting events of the festival! Come hear the magnificent voices of choirs from several area churches, including Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church as they perform their favorite selections. Also, you won t want to miss our featured guests, The Shades of Pink Breast Cancer Survivors Choir.

11 3 Monday Feb 1 6:30pm FREE Family Story Time with Josie Bailey ROSWELL BRANCH LIBRARY a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System 115 Norcross Street Information: A well-known storyteller and wellness coach, Josie Bailey has been delighting audiences across the Southeast for two decades. Her original tales about real historic figures and slave times and her unique retelling of Uncle Remus favorites brings to life the experiences of our ancestors. Josie s engaging and interactive approach makes the audience an active part of each story, while creating new insights and inspiring the imagination. 4 Friday Feb 5 5-7pm FREE Opening Reception for Sharon Crumley s Perspectives in Black Art ROSWELL VISUAL ARTS CENTER Woodstock Road Information: Join us for an opening reception for the Sharon Crumley exhibit on display at the Visual Arts Center throughout the month. Sharon Crumley, a resident of Roswell, is a self-taught artist who creates mixed media art. Crumley s work is intricate, colorful and textural using a combination of textiles, paper, paint and found elements to create multi-dimensional art. Her art expresses a variety of subjects from modern abstractions and ethnic adaptations to feminine themes. Art works by Sherri Richards and Ron Sullivan will also be displayed. 11

12 Schedule of Events continued 12 5 Saturday Feb 6 12:30-3:30pm $5 Bid Whist Party ROSWELL ADULT RECREATION CENTER 830 Grimes Bridge Road Tickets: $5.00 Information: The Kings & Queens Chapter of the American Bridge Association (ABA) is proud to be sponsoring the second Roswell Roots Bid Whist Card Party. The game of whist, a precursor to both bid whist and bridge, has been around at least since the 1700s, when it was a favorite in London gambling houses. During the Civil War, African Americans were introduced to the game and were said to have put the bid in bid whist. 6 Saturday Feb 6 8pm $40 LIVE! in Roswell presents The Blind Boys of Alabama ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 950 Forrest Street Tickets: $40.00 general admission Tickets & Information: or Presented by the Roswell Presents LIVE! in Roswell series, The Blind Boys are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five GRAMMY Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material.

13 7 Sunday Feb 7 2pm $5, $10, $15 Groveway Community Group Presents Glimpses of Groveway: The Bailey Johnson State Championship Story. ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 950 Forrest Street Tickets: $5.00 children 12 & under $10.00 advance $15.00 at door Tickets & Information: or Groveway Community Group, Inc. returns to the main stage with its annual Black History Production entitled Glimpses of Groveway: The Bailey Johnson State Championship Story. This new stage play is based upon the all-black basketball team that brought home the Georgia State Championship trophy to North Fulton s only segregated public school for black students at the time. Written and produced by Tequila Wilkes of Roswell s Platinum School of Performing Arts, the production features local talent including stage performers, singers and dancers to bring the story to life. A vendor show will take place prior to the performance. 8 Tuesday Feb 9 4-7pm FREE Goin to Chicago Film Viewing and Reception with the Director ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 950 Forrest Street Information: Goin to Chicago chronicles the mass migration of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North and West from 1940 to 1970, the second wave of the largest internal migration in American history. The 50-minute documentary, filmed in the 1990s, includes personal interviews, archival footage, and clips of dynamic environments like a South Side Chicago blues club. Producer/director George King will lead a brief discussion after the film, and the Roswell Historical Society will host a reception. 13

14 Schedule of Events continued 14 9 Thursday Feb 11 7pm FREE Slammin in the Suburbs Roswell Poetry Slam ROSWELL HISTORIC COTTAGE 972 Alpharetta Street at Norcross Street Participant Sign-Up: 6-7pm Slam Competition: 7pm Information: For an evening of exciting and inspiring entertainment unlike anything you ve ever experienced, join us for Slammin in the Suburbs. This is Roswell s 12th annual poetry slam during which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience on content and performance. Includes an invitational round of competition amongst some of the region s best spoken word artists! Also bigger and better prizes! A $1,000 cash 1st place prize will be awarded. Hosted once again by award -winning spoken word artist, Ayodele Heath. For details on the rules and how to participate, visit roswellroots.com/poetryslam. 10 Saturday Feb pm FREE True to Their Native Land Documentary Film Premiere with the Producer ROSWELL ADULT RECREATION CENTER 830 Grimes Bridge Road Information: The 90-minute documentary includes filmed interviews with African American veterans of World War II from Georgia and Alabama. Fifty years later, former state senators, college presidents, and ordinary citizens tell their story: what it was like to serve in the military, not as a flying ace, but a regular draftee and foot solider. The number of veterans of this war dwindles each day and it s important to get their stories before their voices go silent. Produced by Weldon Bishop.

15 11 Wednesday Feb 17 3:30pm FREE Jazzy Story Time EAST ROSWELL BRANCH LIBRARY a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road Information: Explore the improvisational style of jazz through stories, songs, and crafts. Ages Saturday Feb 20 10:30am-3:30pm $40 Living History Event SMITH PLANTATION BARN 935 Alpharetta Street Information: This event will focus on how the enslaved at Smith Plantation viewed the changes in their lives after being moved from coastal Georgia to the newly established mill town of Roswell. Living history interactions will be ongoing, with skits at 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30. At the 2:30 skit, Adam, one of the characters, will explain the significance of the cloth dolls he has been making throughout the day. 15

16 13 Saturday Feb 20 11am-3pm FREE West African Rhythms and Flavors Schedule of Events continued 16 BARRINGTON HALL 535 Barrington Drive Sallie Ann Robinson in Kitchen: 11am-3pm DrumRise on Lawn: 11am-1:30pm Information: or It s a day devoted to the food and music of West Africa. Join chef and author Sallie Ann Robinson in the kitchen of Barrington Hall as she shares stories and prepares her famous coastal specialties. Her tales of growing up in the Gullah culture of Daufuskie Island, SC, are a glimpse into a vanishing way of life. On the front lawn, captivating drum sounds will reverberate across the yard as the founders of DrumRise demonstrate the drumming techniques they learned from Guinean master drummer Mamady Keita. After a brief lesson, stay and join in the drum circle. You ll discover that you can learn to drum, even if you ve never touched a musical instrument before! It s a day guaranteed to stimulate your senses.

17 14 Saturday Feb 20 2pm FREE Are you smarter than The Griot? ROSWELL BRANCH LIBRARY a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System 115 Norcross Street Information: Who knows as much as the griot, the history keeper? Come and share! All ages are welcome to test their knowledge of black history in this Q&A competition. We will see who can answer more questions than a traditional African Griot, who was tasked with keeping the oral history of the village. Prizes will be awarded. 15 Sunday Feb :30pm FREE The Untold Story of Roswell ROSWELL VISITORS CENTER 617 Atlanta Street Information: or Join us as we step back in time for a view of life in Roswell from those who lived it. Listen as Roswell residents share their stories of growing up in Roswell s black community. Presented by Visit Roswell and Groveway Community Group. 17

18 16 Saturday Feb pm FREE Southern Sweets: 2nd Annual Pound Cake Cook-Off Schedule of Events continued 18 EAST ROSWELL PARK RECREATION CENTER 9000 Fouts Road Information: Last year, some of the entries in the pound cake cook-off contest included Toffee & Pecan Crusted Pound Cake, Sweet Potato Pound Cake and Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Is your mouth watering yet? Join us for the City of Roswell s second annual Pound Cake Cook-Off. If you re an amateur baker, register to enter the contest and see how your pound cake measures up. There will be prizes awarded for the top entries in both the professional and amateur catagories. Attendees will get to meet and mingle with the competing bakers, swap recipes, sample delicious pound cake, and vote for their favorites. Several local restaurants and bakeries will have cake entries and will provide guest judges. For details about how to enter the competition, visit roswellroots.com/poundcake.

19 17 Sunday Feb pm FREE The Joint is Jumpin : A Night of Jazz at Pastis PASTIS RESTAURANT & BAR 928 Canton Street Information: Please join us for an evening of Jazz at Pastis Restaurant and Bar on Canton Street. This is a relaxed gathering for those interested in great live music and dancing. There is no cover charge for entry, but be advised it can get crowded the later you arrive! 19

20 #RoswellRoots Follow Roswell Historic & Cultural on social media for updated information on Roswell Roots or visit roswellroots.com Roswell Roots is brought to you by the Cultural Services Division of the City of Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historical and Cultural Affairs Department A Festival of