Inexpensive Kwanzaa Events in Metro Atlanta

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If you are in the Metro Atlanta area and you are looking for inexpensive events to go to in celebration of Kwanzaa with family and friends, here are some great events going on. These events are either free or less than five dollars.

In Douglasville, GA., there is a Kwanzaa celebration at the Douglasville Cultural Arts Center on December 30th from 3-5 p.m. The charge is five dollars for children, but free for the accompanying adults. This celebration is a hands on workshop that focuses on kuumba, creativity. Located at 8652 Campbellton Rd. Contact 770-949-2787 for more information.

At the West End Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, on Dec. 28th, from 7-10 p.m., there is: Ujima: Kwanzaa Celebration that includes food, children's activities, an open mic about Kwanzaa, and musical performances. Free of charge. Located at 945 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. Contact 404-612-0500 for more information.

The Apex Kwanzaa Festival at the Apex Museum in Atlanta is being held on December 29th from 6-8 p.m. This free celebration includes a candle lighting ceremony, affirmation of the Nguzo Saba ( the seven principles), an African market, drummers, dancers, poets. This event is located at 135 Auburn Ave. For more information contact 404-521-2739.

Kwanzaa Celebration: Imani is being held at Life's Essentials Market, located at 2329 Cascade Road in Atlanta. The event is from 4-7 p.m. on January 1st. African dance, drumming, speakers, and vendors. This event is free of charge. For more information contact 404-753-2269.

Nia: Kwanzaa Celebration is being held at The Grounds Coffee House at Sky Lofts at 6p.m. It's located in the historic West End area at 898 Oak St. in Atlanta. Come for an evening of being on purpose with the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia. This event offers a free 30 minute salsa dancing class, and features live and cooked vegan cuisine. Also drum circle, dancers and a marketplace are also featured. This is a free event. Contact 404-753-7063 for more information.

The Herndon Home, located at 587 University Place in Atlanta offers tours of the home with music and storytelling during the holiday season. The Christmas and Kwanzaa celebrations begin Dec. 13th. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information contact 404-588-0239.

These are a sample of inexpensive events that will be going on around Atlanta during Kwanzaa. So be sure to take time and enjoy the holidays and attend these special events with your family and friends. Happy holidays!!

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  • Eterie Amonghomer12/22/2009

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