PEANUT BUTTER & JAM: Ekpe and the Spirit of African Music

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:30am (CT)
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We need volunteers to help greet, usher, and direct guests. 

LOBBY OPENS: 10:00AM
HOUSE OPENS: 10:15AM
SHOW STARTS: 10:30AM 

Show Time 10:30 am
Journey to Africa with Memphis musician and performer, Ekpe.  With African drums, flutes, bells, shakere (gourd rattles) and kalimba (thumb piano), this program is a crowd pleaser from the first drumbeat to the last handclap.  Children will be l introduced to African arts, history and culture while enthusiastically weaving in mathematics, science, language arts, creative thinking and cooperative learning of African civilizations. This is an excellent whole language presentation suitable for all ages.
 
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Registration
Opens Dec 2, 2023 10:00am
Age Limit
16 and up
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Requirement Details

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

Perks
One of the major perks of volunteering at GPAC and The Grove is that you have an opportunity to watch our performances! We cannot always guarantee a designated theater seat, but we encourage you to find a spot where you can prioritize your assignments while also enjoying the show.
Parking Details
You may park in the parking lot in front of the building. If you are able, please park in the north east corner of the lot so that patrons and guests with limited mobility have access to the closer parking spaces.
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