The West 118th Street Cultural Association 1st Annual Cultural Festival/Health Fair Announced

Help us plan our garden’s participation! Join in the fun. Save the date:

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

West 118th St. between St. Nicholas and 8th Avenues

11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Sunflowers in Harlem this Saturday, May 22

Pablo Celebration Event Announcement

Join us in the garden this Saturday, May 22nd to celebrate the life of Pablo David, with a festive musical tribute to his Garifuna roots.

11am in the garden

More info

Planting Festival May 22

Kick-Off Planting Festival
Saturday May 22, 2010, Program begins at 11:00 a.m.

SUNFLOWERS IN HARLEM
Where: Carrie McCracken Truce Garden
St. Nicholas Avenue between  117-118th Streets

Plant seeds, take home a seedling, food, music, arts & crafts

In celebration of the spirit of Pablo David, an award-winning video artist who was a mentor to many young people in the Harlem community and beyond. Pablo had great pride in his Honduran Garifuna culture and also had a great respect for learning about other people’s traditions and issues of social justice. Pablo struggled in school but had finally started college when he was tragically killed in a car accident in 2004. Since then, TRUCE and the HCZ community has celebrated his life each year.

This garden event is a Harlem-wide invitation for individuals, families and community organizations to join in celebration of the peace and community Pablo David dedicated his life to.

Plant sunflowers and watch them bloom in Harlem symbolizing and honoring:

YOUNG PEOPLE STRIVING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
MENTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO YOUTH

GENEROSITY BEAUTY JUSTICE PEACE

Inaugural Concert

It was raining, but TRUCE opened their doors and their auditorium.  For the last number, we walked over to the garden for one last glorious song.   The sun cleared and the plants looked happy.
Marvin Hadley, Shirley Ullah, and Selina Hughes performed.  They were gracious and positive and their music was amazing.  Everyone enjoyed their good will and spirit.

A butterfly attends

stars on stage

artists tour garden