12:00 p.m. | In Our Eyes: A Tapestry of Hyattsville’s History. Hope Through the Ages, by The Hyattsville Aging In Place (HAP) community and other residents aging in place in Prince George’s County
“Each of us has a story to tell, and we all have a role to play in writing our collective story.” “Cada uno de nosotros tiene una historia que contar, y todos tenemos un papel que desempeñar en la escritura de nuestra historia colectiva.”

“In Our Eyes: A Tapestry of Hyattsville’s History” brings to life the past, present, and future of Hyattsville and the surrounding area by featuring stories from residents aged 60 and older. Supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, this ensemble worked with Yard Dramas to weave these narratives into a single production that celebrates our diversity while acknowledging that countless more voices and stories remain to be heard.

1:00 p.m. | Music of the New Nation/The Colonial Singers
Ampersand 250th & Music of the New Nation is a musical and storytelling group of musicians who bring the music of the American Revolution era alive. Ampersand’s special concert program honors the 250th commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, and features songs and tunes of the new nation, particularly those written by contemporaries at the time. They share the stories behind the songs they’ve chosen. The program is lively and interactive, celebrating colonial music from 1730-1830.

2:00 p.m. | Joe’s Movement Emporium Presents: Black Leaves Dance Company’s “Through Our Eyes”
Through Our Eyes will take you on a journey through time, where music, dance, culture, and history are amplified by “black magic”. From the birth of dance to the songs and events that defined a generation, this show will transport you through the decades, moving and inspiring you.

Black Leaves Dance Company is an all-Black, all-male, queer-inclusive dance company specializing in modern ballet, highlighting the stories and perspectives of Black men in America and exploring themes related to identity and self-actualization: questions of masculinity, sexuality, religion, and race.

2:30 p.m. | Taratibu Youth Association
Joe’s Movement Emporium presents: Taratibu Youth Association’s “Wahalelela (Lord You Are Holy) – South African Gumboot”

Join us for music, dance, and storytelling that celebrates the culture and history of Africa and African Americans in the diaspora! Taratibu Youth Association (TYA) is a non-profit, young people’s performing arts program that creates transformative experiences through the performing arts for African American youth and young adults. Come and experience a performance of South African Gumboot dance, song, Taratibu a Pan African Drill, and spoken word, as they tell stories of survival and empowerment.