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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Three musical celebrations of Black History Month for Plainfield


Illustration from the concert at Shiloh Baptist Church,
one of three musical offerings for Plainfielders.
 

Plainfielders have three wonderful musical opportunities celebrating Black History Month --

***Sunday, February 9, 5:00 PM
Rise Up Chorus in Concert at Shiloh Baptist Church


A concert celebrating the wealth and variety of music by African American composers. Rise Up Chorus, based in Metuchen is "New Jersey's Community Chorus".
Tickets: $20/adult, $12/seniors and children, may be purchased at the door.


Shiloh Baptist Church is at 515 West 4th Street (corner of Liberty Street).


***Sunday, February 23, 4:00 PM
Spirituals in Concert at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church


A concert featuring African American spirituals with soloists Melanie Campbell, Augustine Mercante and Madison Washington, along with the Cab Calloway Chamber Singers and the Crescent Avenue Chancel Choir.
Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased at the door.


Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church is at the corner of East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue.


***Sunday, February 23, 5:00 PM
Black History Month Evensong at Grace Episcopal Church


Including spirituals and music by contemporary African American composers, this is an evening service of scripture and music as celebrated in the Anglican tradition for more than 450 years.  A dinner featuring foods from the African Diaspora will be served following the service. The service and the dinner are free to the community.


Grace Episcopal Church is at the corner of East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Parking in the public lot across from the church.



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