Serving the Community
Since February 2017.
Celebrating Black History
Every Day of the Year.
The A. J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center is a
volunteer-driven, nonprofit community resource that
offers a library collection, student enrichment
program, community events, lectures, performances,
presentations and more, which are available to all
community members at no charge
43 Gill St | Kingston NY 12401
africanrootslibrary.org | 845 802-0035
MENTION BLACK
HISTORY MONTH
KINGSTON
at the box office and
get in FREE!
The Gershwin’s
PORGY AND
BESS
Saturday, February 8
1pm at UPAC
The Gershwins’ modern
American masterpiece has its
first Met performances in
almost three decades, starring
bass-baritone Eric Owens and
soprano Angel Blue in the title
roles. Director James Robinson’s
stylish production transports
audiences to Catfish Row, a setting
vibrant with the music, dancing,
emotion, and heartbreak of its
inhabitants.
UPAC - 601 BROADWAY - KINGSTON, NY
845.339.6088
BOX OFFICE HOURS: TUE-FRI 11AM - 5PM
TICKET HOLDERS ARE INVITED TO A PRE-OPERA TALK BY LESLIE GERBER
30 MINUTES PRIOR TO CURTAIN TIME IN THE THEATER
Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable
Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund and the
Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, both of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.
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