Southampton Arts Center to Host “Unity Fest”& A Special Outdoor Screening of Killer Bees Documentary
Presented with Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, Eastville Community Historical Society and Southampton African American Museum
(Southampton, NY 7/17/2020) – Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane in the heart of Southampton Village, is thrilled to announce the first ever “Unity Fest” inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. On Sunday, July 26 the western grounds of SAC will play host to a variety of multi-culturally-owned and run business and organizations and will celebrate unity with music, inspiring speeches, food, art, and a screening of the 2017 Bridgehampton High School-featured documentary KILLER BEES.
SAC UNITY FEST
COMING TOGETHER FOR COMUNITY, EQUALITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN & AFRO INDIGENOUS CULTURE ON THE EAST END & BEYOND
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020
Rain Date: Saturday, August 1
Fest: 11:30 AM-5 PM, Film Presentation: 7:40-10 PM
FREE
Sponsored by Mara Burros Sandler
Additional Support by Lisa and Richard Perry
Artist Hospitality Courtesy of Citarella
LIVE MUSIC
12-1 PM: Certain Moves (on Stage)
1-1:45 PM: Dwayne Kerr on Jazz Flute (on the Lawn)
2-3 PM: Winston Irie & Selective Security Band (on Stage)
3-3:45 PM: Yacouba Sissoko on Kora (on the Lawn)
4-5 PM: Project Vibe (on Stage)
SPEAKERS
11:40 AM Welcome Address – Amy Kirwin of Southampton Arts Center, Brenda Simmons of Southampton African American Museum, and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key of Eastville Historical Society
11:45 AM: 2 speakers – TBA
1:45 PM: 2 speakers - Paul Jeffers & other TBA
3:45 PM: 2 speakers - Travis Wilkins and Rep. from NAACP Eastern LI TBA
3:55 PM: Georgette and Brenda ceremoniously “Pass the Baton” to the next generation of activists
7:40 PM: Singing of LIFT EVERY VOICE & SING performed by Tanisha Wingfield-Highsmith
7:45 PM: KILLER BEES PRE-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Dr. Georgette Grier Key
Panelists: Filmmakers Orson and Ben Cummings, Coach Carl, Willie Jenkins, and Brenda Simmons
8:40 PM: FREE SCREENING OF KILLER BEES (2017 | 85 min.)
(For those who can’t attend, the movie is available on Hulu and Amazon Prime)
Space is Limited – Advance Reservations strongly encouraged:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4636776
COMMUNITY ART
Attendees can draw pictures/write messages of hope and unity on a large vinyl banner donated by Fisher Signs to be displayed in one of the arches at the front of SAC on completion
FOOD
Maria Rosario’s Empanadas
Native Soul by Niecy Smith
South Fork Bakery
More TBA
INFO BOOTHS
NAACP Eastern Long Island
Voter Registration/Census
Eastville Historical Society
Southampton African American Museum
Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center
Zenith Youth Group - Willie Jenkins
Travis Wilkins – Prayer and Spiritual Guidance
Sylvester Manor
Plain Sight Project
More TBA
GOODS VENDORS
Tavia Jeffries - wine glasses and lip scrub/lip gloss
Madu Organic Soaps - Nylejah Green and Tiana Grampus
Hair Braiding by Kristine Goree
More TBA
IN STUDIO
Short films shown on a loop
Black history in pictures (some content may be upsetting, but is crucially important to see)
The History of Pyrrhus Concer
Attendees will be expected to wear face masks and follow established physical distancing guidelines. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available.
ABOUT KILLER BEES
A Film by Ben and Orson Cummings
2017 | Documentary/Sport | 85 min.
“It’s crazy. I’ve been going to the Hamptons for 20-30 years and I thought the Hamptons was all about rich people. But there’s another side of the Hamptons that you really don’t see. And this team, they’ve been winning Championships for the longest time. And it’s a great story. When I saw it I called them up and said ‘I want to be an Executive Producer.’ It’s a great film. Check it out.” Shaquille O’Neal, Producer, Killer Bees
Legendary coach, Carl Johnson, leads four seniors and one freshman phenom as the Killer Bees set out to defend their New York State title. Beside Coach Johnson on the bench is world renowned artist, Joe Zucker. Behind them in the stands community leaders fight to keep the school open and preserve a place for the black population in the Hamptons.
About Southampton Arts Center
Southampton Arts Center has become a hub for arts and culture on the East End with over 50,000 visitors, five exhibitions and 200+ programs and events in 2019 alone. The broad programming is delivered year-round through an impressive array of partners including New York Academy of Art, International Center of Photography, 92Y, Hamptons International Film Festival, Blue Sphere Foundation, Mountainfilm on Tour, the Watermill Center, and many more. With the recent upgrade of the theater, including state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, lighting and new seating, Southampton Arts Center has expanded its breadth of programming to include first-run films, theatrical performances and concerts.
Southampton Arts Center is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to serve our East End community as a hub for arts and culture while preserving and activating the iconic building and grounds of 25 Jobs Lane for future generations.
