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You’re Welcome! Kick-Off at SXSW Music 2012 – A FREE EVENT March 15th 2:00 – 10:30 PM George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Facebook Event |
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| The You’re Welcome! campaign, organized by Welcoming America, will use comedy, music, dance parties and other creative approaches to fuel a cultural shift in the U.S. in support of immigrants and their contributions to the country. Welcoming America and its affiliates across the U.S. are launching the campaign-in-development to engage the creative community and younger generations in a movement that celebrates the fusion of cultures and creates a more welcoming America, community by community.
Join the Campaign!
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SXSW Event Program:
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| 2:00-3:45 | DIALOGUE! |
| Join us for music, spoken word and discussion to explore how culture can spark a more welcoming America.
Featuring: Invincible, Negin Farsad, Oliver Rajamani, Tanene Allison and more |
| 6:00-7:30 | COMEDY! |
| Laugh with some of the funniest comedians in America and their hysterical take on the immigrant experience.
Featuring: Negin Farsad, Lucas Molandes, Chris Cubas, Ramin Nazer, Maggie Maye, and more |
| 7:30-8:15 | MUSIC! |
| Hear one of the hottest bands in Kenya blend it all together with their unique brand of Afro-Fusion.
Featuring: Sauti Sol |
| 8:30-10:30 | RE-MIX AMERICA DANCE PARTY! |
| Embrace our roots and shake it loose. This dance party has hip hop, Afro-Latin soul, and more.
Featuring: DJ Martin Perna, Riders Against the Storm |
| All day | SHORT FILMS AND STORIES! | |
| See short films that capture East Austin’s vibrant culture. Share your story.
Featuring: East Austin Stories |
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George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702 |
Program and Artist Profiles PDF
Press: Download Release Contact: Rachel Steinhardt
Credits: Event poster and lady liberty design by Jaime Cervantes. Web design by Damir Mustafic.
