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Family Matinee Series: Nii Ardey Allotey and Ekome

Join the Center for the Arts as we celebrate Black History Month with guests artists Nii Ardey Allotey and Ekome. We are excited to welcome Ekome to Sherwood! The Sherwood Center for the Arts presents the 7th Annual Family Matinee Series! This favorite tradition brings unique cultural experiences to the Arts Center to enrich the Sherwood community. Explore a diverse and highly entertaining season of performances from all around the world.

Nii Ardey Allotey and his performing troupe Ekome (which means unity) Cultural Group invite you to experience the multi-layered rhythms of drums, bells, shakers, and voices as they become part of a joyful celebration of the unique culture of Ghana, West Africa.

With colorful native costumes and authentic, handmade instruments, these dancers and drummers bring to life the language, folktales and rich traditions of the Ghanaian people through song, movement, call-and-response and lively games from the region. The captivating performance emphasizes the unity of all peoples.

Time:
Performance start time: 2:00 pm
Doors open: 1:30 pm

Cost:
Tickets are $5/all ages
*All tickets are non-refundable

Location:
Center for the Arts - Theatre:
22689 SW Pine Street, Sherwood OR