Clovice Lewis and Victor Hall at Hall’s Sounds of Liberation conversation in 2022. Photo courtesy of Middletown Art Center staff.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Middletown Art Center invites the public to the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 19.

The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, located at 21456 Highway 175.

The celebration will feature storytelling and live music around the theme "What Juneteenth Means in 2025.”

Delicious food by Barbeque Biasotti, and beverages will be available for purchase.

The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration is free and open to the public and will be an indoor/outdoor event beginning in the gallery. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

The evening’s conversation in the gallery will be moderated by Randall Cole, substance abuse counselor, member of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, and author of "Felonies Before Birth.”

Distinguished guest speakers include Voris Brumfield, former County Supervisor District 1, and former pastor at Middletown Community United Methodist Church; Aqeela Markowski and Lynette LeFleche, co-hosts of KPFZ radio's "Women's Voices"; Community leader Delores Farrell; and Alan Sampson M.D.

Clovice Lewis, a highly respected Unitarian Universalist Minister, social activist and musician who was instrumental in the first Juneteenth Celebration at MAC in 2020, will offer opening remarks.

Victor Hall, a musician, educator and drum circle facilitator will join Lewis to play Jazz classics. They, with the other speakers, will be setting the tone for a meaningful and thought-provoking evening of celebration and remembrance.

After the conversation and musical performance, there will be R&B music with DJ Nick Hay and food and beverages for purchase outdoors.

Across the street Martin Pohl Organic & Biodynamic Wines will feature the first Thirsty Thursday event in the tasting room with live music by Shawn SanNicolas and food from Terped Out Kitchen, a collaboration with Middletown Area Merchants Association.

Juneteenth in Middletown is an excellent opportunity to come together in community and hear stories, and enjoy music, food, beverages and celebrate.

The Middletown Art Center is a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to promoting artistic expression, fostering dialogue, and cross-cultural connections. Learn more about the MAC and ways to support their vital work at middletownartcenter.org. 

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