In celebration of Juneteenth, a federally designated holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program presents a concert highlighting the history of gospel and blues music and its ties to Black faith, hope and survival.

Gospel performers include Ethel McCane, narrator, and musicians Kelly Jo Nibbs, Pastor William Brown, Damon McCane, Henry Carter, Joyce Carter, and Richard Harvey.

Blues performers include Kyle Long, narrator, and musicians Scrapper & Skelton, Kenny Dodson, Debbie Nelson, and Tad Robinson. Music Box with Lester Johnson and Ezra Bufford serves as the concert’s featured band.

A VIP pre-concert reception will feature food and drink along with an original multi-media theatrical performance by Bloomington’s Resilience Productions. Through Juneteenth: The Legacy of Opal Lee, the audience will meet Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, as she invites attendees to reflect on the true meaning of Juneteenth and the importance of living a purposeful life.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone to this joyous celebration as a way to recognize Juneteenth and share the history it represents,” said Eunice Trotter, director of Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Black Heritage Preservation Program.

WHAT: Juneteenth Black Heritage Gospel and Blues Concert

WHEN: Sunday, June 16, 6 p.m. (VIP reception & performance at 4 p.m.)

WHERE: Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis

COST: Concert – $25/general public ($20 for members of Indiana Landmarks)
VIP reception/performance and concert – $50/general public ($40 for members of Indiana Landmarks)

TICKETS: INLandmarksJuneteenth24.eventbrite.com, or by calling 317-639-4534
Online ticket sales end June 15. Limited tickets will be available at the door.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Eunice Trotter, Director of Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program, 317-639-4534, etrotter@indianalandmarks.org

Mindi Woolman, Director of Communications and Marketing, Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534, mwoolman@indianalandmarks.org

Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places. With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the not-for-profit organization, call 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534, or visit www.indianalandmarks.org.