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Leroy Robinson Southern Soul and Soul Music Festival
Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 8:00 am - Sunday, August 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo is a 501C-3 organization, has been a pillar of the Elkhart community for more than 50 years! Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. Its programming and events has a long, rich history of impacting our region.
In 2022 The Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo lost its founding father Leroy Robinson to an unexpected death. Leroy’s passing left a void in this community that may never be filled. Leroy was the true definition of a trailblazer and a city legend.
That same year the Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo created the Leroy Robinson Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival Elkhart IBE decided in honor of Leroy’s love of music and also a celebration of his life. It was very clear that a continuation of Leroy’s Soul Music Festivals that was organized under the umbrella of the Elkhart Chapter Indiana Black Expo was very appropriate. The Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo feels that there are no events of its kind in the Michiana area and has decided to make this an annual event.
Leroy Robinson was employed by the city of Elkhart as the building commissioner for 16 years until his retirement. He was a member of the St. James A.M.E. Church and, along with his wife Beatrice, founded H.O.M.E., an organization whose purpose was to assist individuals in purchasing homes. He also helped found the Elkhart Chapter of the Black Expo, which he remained very active until his death.
Monday, August 12
Special Friends with Special Needs Family Day
McNaughton Park Pavilion – 701 Arcade Ave.
3PM – 7PM
As the Indiana Black Expo LLC Elkhart Chapter begins Leroy Robinson Week August 12th please join us at McNaughton Park as we celebrate or Special Friends With Special Needs.
This is a FREE community event providing a fun filled afternoon of games, food, music, entertainment and much more!
Thursday, August 15
African American Arts & Culture Pavilion
The Lerner Theatre – 410 S Main Street
4PM – 8PM
The African American Arts & cultural pavilion aims to provide a platform for artists to express their creativity, share their unique perspectives, and celebrate the richness of Black culture through various forms of art. This event will serve as a significant opportunity to not only promote diversity and inclusion within the arts community but also to foster meaningful connections and collaborations among artists and enthusiasts alike. The Arts and Cultural Pavilion for Black Artists is scheduled to take place on August 15th The Lerner Theatre 4-8pm
Friday, August 16
The Calvin Richardson Experience
The Lerner Theatre – 410 S Main Street
7PM
Join us for the headlining act, The Calvin Richardson Experience! This concert will feature music from Calvin Richardson, Kut Klose, Glenn Jones, Karen Wolfe, and Janet Hines-Norris! Proceeds from this concert will support Elkhart County students.
Saturday, August 17
10th Annual South Side Parade – 11AM
Lusher & South 6th Street
Southern Soul & Soul Music Festival – 12PM (Noon)
Central Park Green – 300 S Main Street
Sunday, August 18
The Sunday Funday
Garvin Roberson Legends Basketball Game
Elkhart Central vs Elkhart Memorial
Northside Gym – 300 Lawrence Street
1PM
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