Braata Productions presents CARIBITES
A free event showcasing some tasty delectables of Caribbean food
BRAATA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
CARIBITES
Culture Lab LIC
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
1:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION - DONATIONS WELCOME
https://www.braataproductions.org/caribites2023
New York, NY - June 6, 2023: BRAATA PRODUCTIONS (Andrew Clarke, Executive Director, and Karl O’Brian Williams, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce this year’s CARIBITES, showcasing some tasty delectables of Caribbean food. The FREE event will take place on Saturday, June 24th at 1:00 pm at the Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY. Reservations are recommended at https://www.betterunite.com/BraataProductions-caribites2023.
Picture yourself sitting on the most picturesque, postcard-worthy beach of your favorite Caribbean island, in a gentle shimmer of sunshine and soft tropical breeze skimming your skin. Your cooler is packed to the brim with an assortment of flavorful juices and other drinks, with a hefty and layered picnic basket of the most deliciously aromatic Caribbean foods.
Smell that? Taste that? Good.
Now, while Braata might not be able to bring the entire beach, but we do intend to immerse you in an experience of Caribbean culinary delights and entertainment that will make this a summer to remember!
We will share some of the best of Caribbean eats and cultural treats from the entire region! Come down to Long Island City with your loved ones, as we’ll have a beautiful time together with fun activities for the kids, DJ's, live performances, and mouth-watering meals!
This event is free and open to the public. Make a reservation at https://www.betterunite.com/BraataProductions-caribites2023 or call (917) 668-2209 for more information.
Website: braataproductions.org/caribites2023
Caribites 2023 is sponsored by Culture Lab LIC and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. This program is also partially supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the New City Council and Councilwoman Julie Won with additional support from the Howard Gilman Foundation.
About Braata Productions
Braata is a Jamaican colloquial term meaning 'more,' which is what this company aspires to do -- give its supporters and audiences something more at all times. Started by actor/singer Andrew Clarke in May 2009, the goal for Braata has always been to provide entertainment and education to our patrons and give voice to diverse experiences, performers, writers, and directors plus bring Caribbean folk culture, music movement, stories, artists and theatre to the United States.
Braata aims to authentically represent the culture of the Caribbean islands and to prioritize cultivating and re-telling Caribbean stories and legends for generations to come. Braata is dedicated to giving Caribbean and Caribbean-American artists a platform through which to showcase their work and talents. Braata seeks to define its position as one of the leading performing arts organizations in New York City. We maintain strong ties to the community and have a reputation for artistic excellence, educational innovation, and fiscal responsibility. Allowing immigrants' voices a chance for creative expression, our principal activities include theatre, music, and folk arts, in addition to education and community outreach. These activities take us on engagements outside of the 5 boroughs of NYC to Connecticut, Rochester, and Boston to name a few. Braata's goal is to rekindle an appreciation for Caribbean culture & heritage amongst Caribbeans and non-Caribbeans alike by engaging community members in New York and surrounding areas.
In its brief history, Braata Productions’ projects and programs have served over 350 artists, directors, designers, technicians and young entrepreneurial artists and has enjoyed many successes including the creation of The Braata Folk Singers, Braata Education & Outreach titled Project BE, Braata Theatre Workshop and The “Braata" Award.
For more information, visit braataproductions.org.
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Listings Information:
Who: BRAATA PRODUCTIONS
What: CARIBITES
WHERE: CULTURE LAB LIC
WHEN: JUNE 24 - 1PM
How: FREE https://www.betterunite.com/BraataProductions-caribites2023.
BRAATA PRODUCTIONS (Andrew Clarke, Executive Director, and Karl O’Brian Williams, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce this year’s CARIBITES, showcasing some tasty delectables of Caribbean food.
