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African American, Arts Oriented, Benefits Charity, Concert, Dancing, Festival, Food Included, Free / No Charge, Free Parking, Good For Families, Good For Singles, Indoor / Outdoor Event, Jewish, Kid-Friendly, LGBT Friendly, Live Entertainment, Live Performance, Networking, Special Event
The Inaugural "Roc Junteenth Jazz" event is a free event. To get your free tickets go to eventbrite.com.
The 8th annual Roc Junteenth 5K has expanded it's Juneteenth day of honoring and celebration and created a stand alone jazz event.
We are proud to present the Inaugural "Roc Junteenth Jazz". "Roc Junteenth Jazz" will take place on Father's Day, Sunday June 16th, at the Highland Bowl. This is a free event. To get your free tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roc-juneteenth-jazz-tickets-896605730877?aff=oddtdcreator.
Roc Junteenth Jazz benefits two local 5013c organizations.The first is the Black Community Focus Fund, which supports the construction of Rochester's Civil Rights Heritage Park, at Baden Park. To learn more please visit https://rochesterbcff.org.
The second is Agape Haven of Abundance. Julia Oakley is the director of Agape. Julia's organization provides a safe and fun learning environment for vulnerable children, within a vulnerable zip code with many social challenges. Julia partners with other community resources, to provide the children with healthy, adventurous experiences both within the city and outside of the city's limits. To learn more about Agape Haven of Abundance please visit https://agapehaven ofabundance.org. There are QR codes to donate to both or one of these charitable organizations.
We hope to see you there! Bring your lawn chair or blanket for your listening comfort. However, be prepared to jump up and groove to the beats and rhythms that make us move.
Our food vendors are sure to be pleasing to your palate and quell your thirst.
The Inaugural "Roc Junteenth Jazz" line up:
Swordfish Trio -Eric Heveron- Smith
Chelsea Chambers
Herb Smith & The Freedom Trio
Serena Young
Jimmie Highsmith Jr.
Ryan Johnson & the ROC City AllStars
