“FINALLY FREEDOM: A Commemoration of Juneteenth.”

Location: 2020 House, 20 Lansdowne Court.

Admission: $5 donation suggested.

Seating is limited for this special event. RSVPs are highly recommended.

A quarter of a million black people were still enslaved in the state of Texas after “the peculiar institution” was abolished by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. We invite you to discover why Texas wassuch a hotbed of slavery after its legal end, dive into the importance of General Orders, No. 3, and delve into the real cultural significance of an African American tradition that spans generations.

Black Magic Woman Productions grew out of a need to create opportunities for theatre artists of color. Since 2006, BMW Productions has promoted an appreciation for the African-American theatre canon. Led by playwright Renee Lucas Wayne, this group of actors, playwrights, and directors continues to develop new works, re-imagine the Classics, and provide access to theatre for underserved communities.

This programming is supported by the LEDC’s Art Committee, a volunteer group of The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the Lansdowne Arts Committee is to create, foster, and promote Lansdowne’s identity as a vibrant and inspiring artistic community. The Lansdowne Art Committee is dedicated to nurturing creative expression, enhancing community engagement, stimulating economic growth, preserving and celebrating Lansdowne’s diversity, and cultivating arts education and access.

Major support for the LEDC’s Art Committee comes from the Borough of Lansdowne.