Africa International House USA, Inc. PRE-KWANZAA MARKETPLACE

Africa International House USA, Inc. invites all to launch the holiday spirit by honoring the Kwanzaa principle of UJAMAA - cooperative economics - during its annual two-day Pre-Kwanzaa African Marketplace December 2 & 3 at the Harris Park Recreation Center (6200 South Drexel Ave). Purchase unique holiday gifts from local Black owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and vendors offering the finest from Chicago's best visual, sculpture, quilt, jewelry and hand craft artists and clothing designers.

Enjoy a FREE jazz performance Friday, Dec. 2 at 3:00 pm with vocalist Maggie Brown, saxophonist Al Smith & Intimate Contact. Drum with the African Festival of the Arts Drum Village drummers Friday & Saturday!! It's two days of rich engagement with African culture and fun for the entire family with line dancing classes, art workshops, and talks covering a variety of topics including African art, the merit of Kwanzaa, real estate investment, Black comics and an information session on planned developments for the 63rd street corridor. Raffles for original art and surprise vendor raffle items will be offered each day.

The event is FREE but plan to spend BIG in the marketplace. Convenient FREE off-street and secured lot parking are available. Public transportation use is encouraged. Harris Park is one block away from the Green Line and Cottage Grove Bus lines. For more information Visit: http://www.aihusa.org Email: info@aihusa.org or Call: (773) 955-ARTS (2787).