COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is celebrating the accomplishments, successes and cultural diversity of the region during its "Rising Voices" series!
The series begins with a panel discussion on Wednesday, which includes News5's Multimedia Journalist Peter Choi. Jeweler and small business owner Luisa Graff, as well as art therapist Kim Nguyen will also be on the panel to talk about their unique experiences in El Paso County.
Wednesday's discussion is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the East Library, which is located near the intersection of North Union Boulevard and Vickers Drive.
PPLD will be holding a Cultural Celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Library 21C, which is located on Chapel Hills Drive near Jamboree Drive.
Attendees can enjoy food, crafts and performances from the following:
- a traditional Native American dance performed by Seven Falls Indian Dancers
- Irish dance performances by Rose Courtney Academy of Irish Dance
- dance lessons on two traditional Indian dance styles, Bharatnatyam and Kathak
- performances by The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale
For more information about Rising Voices, visit PPLD's website.
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