For eight years running, the Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration has been helping to create a sense of place (mainly) at The Central Terminal on the city’s East Side. This special festival, which now encompasses a series of offshoot events that lead up to the main event – has captivated the hearts and imaginations of Buffalo’s residents, who come away with a greater appreciation for our city’s growing diversity.
The mission of the festival is to stand on the pillars of diversity to build bridges in the community through the arts. We strive by doing this in following our motto by being “Culturally Activated & Community Engaged.”
The 8th annual celebration of music, arts and culture will take place from Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25. The main festival event occurs on Sunday.
Following is the full event schedule:
Beau Fleuve Kicks Off It’s Celebration Weekend on Thursday August 22nd at the Burchfield Penney Art Center for the “VIP Reception.” The evening will be filled with arts and philanthropy as Beau Fleuve celebrates its mission-driven and community-based work during the reception. The Casino Nights themed evening welcomes guests to dress in “Creative Black Tie” attire. Guests of the evening will be able to enjoy casino table tables, live music, art, dance and a great start to kick off the weekend!
In addition to all the interactive experiences, Beau Fleuve will be celebrating 13 Community Stakeholders and Heroes with their “Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Community Impact Award.” The honorees are as follows:
Catherine Roberts, President and CEO of the Resource Council of WNY
Patti Stephen, President of Buffalo Prep
Thomas Beauford Jr. , CEO of the Buffalo Urban League
Seamus Gallivan, Founder of Reconnector
Dennis Wilson Jr., Buffalo Public School Teacher and Business Owner
Tiffany Torres, Manager of Diversity & Belonging at Evergreen Health
Joes Ramos , Community Stakeholder, West Herr Automotive Group
Erin Habes, Fashion Merchandising Lecturer
Mark Scott, Phd., Vice President of Philanthropic Support
Nekia Kemp, Executive Director of the Police Athletic League of Buffalo, Inc.
Pat Mathews , Pro Football Executive
April Contreras, Product Manager at New York Power Authority
Daniel Robertson, Director Boys and Men of Color Initiative Say Yes Buffalo
The V.I.P Reception will kick off at 5:00pm, until 8:00pm on the 22nd. For more information and RSVP-Donation – VIP Info
FRIDAY AUGUST 23rd – “Beau Fleuve Backyard BBQ” at Duende at Silo City
The Beau Fleuve Backyard BBQ is the Friday Night event of Beau Fleuve’s signature 8th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Weekend. The BBQ dates back in American history with all of the nostalgic feelings from seeing family, friends and loved one coming over for good eats, drinks and vibes. Beau Fleuve Backyard BBQ will be providing all the nostalgia at its first home in Silo City. Tickets.
SATURDAY AUGUST 24th – “Beau Fleuve Golf Open” at South Park Golf Course
Beau Fleuve is bringing the CULTURE TO THE GOLF COURSE during our 8th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Weekend on Saturday August 24th at the South Park Golf Course. This won’t be your traditional golf event – Beau Fleuve is emphasizing the fashion and the fun, while making the outing accessible to all golfers. Tickets.
Sunday, August 25 – 8TH ANNUAL BEAU FLEUVE MUSIC & ARTS CELEBRATION
The main event of the Celebration Weekend, the 8TH ANNUAL BEAU FLEUVE MUSIC & ARTS CELEBRATION presented by Bully Hill Vineyards. The event will be held on the historic grounds of the Buffalo Central Terminal. Sunday will be filled with Music, Arts, Culture with diversity at the forefront for all ages. It will feature three performance stages, exhibiting art, installations and photog areas, food trucks, family fun zone, vendors village, Kids Biz, with fan favorite silent disco, backyard games, interactive activities and more. Tickets.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Roc Nation’s soft rock sibling band from New York City INFINITY SONG, will be the featured performance this year. The band is currently on a World Tour and coming our a newly released album. The band is comprised of 4 siblings – Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd. With a blend of tight vocal harmonies, dreamy lyricism and sublime guitar riffs, the band creates a transcendent experience.
ELSIE, Soulful Country Singer-Songwriter from Mississippi. Grammy Award Winning songwriter and R&B singer from Cincinnati, Ohio via Atlanta KAMERON CORVET. Bringing her soulful Latin American roots from NYC to the Celebration LA CASSANDRA. A friend from up North via Toronto, Canada of Jazz & R&B influence SEYBLU.
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