[ShareTompkins] Fwd: 6/17 Congo Square Summer Kick-off & Online Fundraiser

[Shira Evergreen]

Check it out!
> A few things debuting at the 2016 Market... 
> -NEW "Congo Free Swap" trading table
> 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Andrea Levine <ab3levine at gmail.com>
> Subject: 6/17 Congo Square Summer Kick-off & Online Fundraiser
> Date: June 10, 2016 3:10:00 PM EDT
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Bcc: shiragolding at gmail.com
> 
> *Market Opening Day & Fundraising Update*
> 
> Congo Square Market, Ithaca will kick-off the 2016 summer season next Friday, June 17th from 4-8pm with live performances by Kristina Camille Sims + DJ Ramsey R Fulcher + B33T JU1C3 and CUBAN FOOD + SOUL FOOD + JAMAICAN FOOD VENDORS!
> 
> We are continuing to raise money for this summer's Market through our online fundraiser. Please contribute $5 or more to support the Market's food vendors, youth of color and #BlackLivesMatterIthaca. Help us reach our $8,000 goal! It’s easy to donate - just click this link to make a secure, online donation: https://goo.gl/G4ZDc5
> OR mail a check made out to “Congo Square” (memo line: Donation) & mail to: 501 S. Cayuga St, Ithaca NY 14850
> [Congo Square Market is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Downtown Ithaca Children's Center.]
> 
> A few things debuting at the 2016 Market... 
> -NEW "Congo Free Swap" trading table
> -Low- cost books on Black cultural and political heritage
> -NEW Vegan Donuts by Phenomenom (@nomonthiss)
> -Open Mics every week 5-6pm
> 
> To vend, volunteer, perform, or collaborate, email: congosquareentertainment at gmail.com
> 
> CONGO SQUARE MARKET HOURS:
> Fridays June 17th to September 2nd from 4-8pm
> (No market July 1st & July 22nd)
> Southside Community Center (outside)
> 305 South Plain Street, Ithaca, NY
> Follow our Facebook page for updates: 
> www.facebook.com/CongoSquareIthaca/
> Follow us on Instagram:
> @congosquareithaca
> Congo Square is named after a place in New Orleans. This sacred ground was first used by Houma Indigenous People and then by enslaved Africans in the region to enjoy a day of freedom. Africans used it as a place to maintain their true status as free people of Africa. Indigenous peoples and Europeans often joined in the celebration. Music, abolitionist organization, food, and dance were intertwined to enjoy this one-day-a-week festival.
> 
> GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
> Downtown Ithaca Children's Center
> Southside Community Center
> Youth Farm Project
> Rocky Acres Community Farm
> Ithaca Youth Bureau
> #BlackLivesMatterIthaca
> 
> We need to come together. By contributing, you support the great atmosphere and experience that Congo Square Market creates! 
> 
> With Love & Appreciation,
> Andrea Levine
> Congo Square Market Planning Team
> 

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