24th Annual ZORA! Festival of the Arts and Humanities (ZORA! Festival 2013)

Posted by Zora! Staff on December 19, 2012

“Zora’s Eatonville: Culture as Conservator of the Community’s Heritage”

ZORA! Festival 2013 will mark the conclusion of a two-year celebration of Historic Eatonville’s 125th anniversary as our nation’s oldest incorporated African American municipality. Focusing on concepts of “culture,” “community,” and “heritage,” The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community will present a broad-ranging program, including as key components the visual arts, oral history, traditional crafts, dance, film, and, of course literature.

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“Heritage Days” Programming (HDP):  Focus – Exploring the Roots of the Historic Eatonville Community”

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• Stories of Eatonville Families:  A Conversation among Generations (HDP)
• Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School Campus Cafeteria
• 100 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville
• Free & open to the public

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• Remembering Haiti – “Art Stroll” at “Zora’s Place”
• Purpose:  To support artists who visited ZORA! Festival 2011 and returned to their country.  80% of each sale goes to the artist.  20% of each sale goes to the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (The Hurston).
• All forms of payment, except personal check, accepted.
• “Zora’s Place,” 133 Clark Street, Eatonville

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• Eatonville Welcomes Our Russian Guests (HDP)
• 2:00 – 5:00 PM, “Zora’s Place” & Other sites of historic and literary interest
• 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Dinner at the Eatonville Town Hall
• This program is a private function.

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• Eatonville Roots:  A ‘Soil Bank’ with 300+ Years of Deposits”
• Tour/Workshop/Demonstrations
• Materials plus Lunch, $25.00.  Limited seating.
• Pre-registration required no later than January 23.
• Session convenes at St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church
• 549 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville

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• An International Perspective on “Zora’s Eatonville:
• What Captivates Our Interests,” Anton Panov and  Anna Smirnova
• Students at Russian State University for Humanities, Moscow
• Irina Morozova, Ph.D., Russian State University for Humanities
• Moderator:  Ben Brotemarkle, Ph.D., Executive Director
• Florida Historical Society

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• Onyx Magazine and ZORA! Festival 2013 present
• The Inaugural Black History Kick-Off Salute
• Honoring the Original Florida Highwaymen
• Rotunda, Orlando City Hall
• 400 South Orange Avenue

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• “Education Day” Programming (appropriate for high school students and beyond)
• * 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
• *  International Students’ Forum on “Zora’s Eatonville” – Students from
• several foreign countries discuss Eatonville as a “literary destination”
• Moderator:  Irina Morozova, Ph.D.
• Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow

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• 1:00 – 2:00 PM
• * Project Row Houses:  Artists Activists as Agents of Community Preservation
• Rick Lowe, Independent Artist Houston
• 3:00 – 4:30 PM
• * Open Forum:  A Conversation about Community:
• Traditions, Opportunities & Challenges
• *All sessions will take place at the St. Lawrence A.M. E. Church
• 549 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville

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• Admission to the Outdoor Festival:    Students, 17 and under – Free
• Adults — $2.00 donation
• Admission to the Heather Henson’s Ibex Puppetry Performances:
• Students, 17 and under -$3.00
• Adults – $5.00

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• Question Bridge: Black Males
• Opening Reception and Gallery Talk
• Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
• 227 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville
• Question Bridge: Black Males was created by Chris Johnson and
• Hank Willis Thomas, in collaboration with Bayete Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair.

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ZORA! Festival – Outdoor Festival of the Arts (For complete program offerings, please visit www.zorafestival.com; email office@preserveeatonville.org; or call 407-647-3307

Special Features

Africa Diaspora Pavilions – Visitors have the opportunity to observe and to interact with persons who are “tradition-bearers, those who are preserving community their Community’s heritage.  On a continuous basis, master crafters from Historic Eatonville, from around the State of Florida, and The Bahamas will demonstrate their skills as quilters, woodcarvers, musicians and tellers of tales.

• ZORA! Literacy Initiative – While supplies last,  Festival distributes free, age-appropriate books for toddlers – grade 12.
• ZORA! Trucks Stop – This “latest craze” will expand Festival’s culinary offerings.
• Fine Art Lane – A favorite of the art crowd, Charles Bibbs will be guest artist for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Marvin Woods, popular celebrity chef, TV host, and author will present “Fabulous Foods Demonstrations showcasing healthy delicious and affordable fare (2 sessions each on Friday and Saturday, and one session on Sunday.  100-person  capacity each session) Funding provided by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students (2 sessions on Friday only. 50-person capacity each session)

Discovery Health:  Investigating the Cardiovascular System (Middle school, 2 sessions on Friday only. 30-person capacity each session) – A 60-minute session introduces physiology and body systems, while integrating health science curricula and health care pathways. Observe the dissection of a chicken heart.

• On Saturday and Sunday, Hands-on activities and health science demonstrations .
• Presented by Orlando Science Center and made possible form the support of Walmart Foundation.

“Body-wise:” (Middle school, 2 sessions on Friday only.  30-person capacity each session).  This 60-minute session is designed to be a companion to the Orlando Science Center workshop and  will learn about and practice physical exam techniques. “Body-wise” is presented by the UCF College of Medicine. On Saturday and Sunday, the UCF College of Medicine will offer other special, scheduled sessions such as “Ask the Doctor.” Also from UCF, the College of Health and Public Affairs will offer audiological screenings on “Education Day,” 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Also, especially for Friday, “Education Day,” the Florida Historical Society (FHS) will provide students with a scavenger hunt map of historic Eatonville, with an accompanying timeline.  In keeping with Florida’s new education standards, which emphasize familiarization and use of primary sources, the FHS will produce a letter from Zora Neale Hurston and have students answer questions about the letter’s content.

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“We Still Live Here:  As Nutayunean” (Film)
The screening of an independent film, written and produced by Native American   Anne Makepeace, is another example of recognizing a unique “community” in a unique setting.  “WE STILL LIVE HERE: As Nutayunean,” winner of the 2011 Full Frame Inspiration Award, is a moving documentary about one woman’s efforts to bring back her people’s Wampanoag language, which had not been spoken for over a century. Following the screening, its critically-acclaimed writer, producer and director, Anne Makepeace, will lead a lively discussion about the significant role language plays in efforts to hold on to a community’s identity.

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• Admission:  $7.00
• Enzian Theater
• 1300 South  Orlando Avenue, Maitland

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• HATitude – This “Festival Favorite” celebrates Zora’s love of hats and is
• Highlighted by extensive and exciting audience participation.
• Admission:  Prices vary according to age and advance or at-the-door tickets.
• Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown, 304 West Colonial Drive, Orlando

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• Outdoor Festival of the Arts continues
• Admission:  Students, 17 and under – Free
• Adults – $2.00

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• Ecumenical Worship Service
• St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church
• 549 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville
• Free and open to the public

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• Conclusion of Outdoor Festival of the Arts
• Admission:  Students, 17 and under – Free
• Adults – $2.00

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A Special Thanks to