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Jubilee Festival Information 2023

Welcome to Jubilee!

Festival Information

Table of Contents

Festival Map
Entertainer Schedule
Entertainer Bios
Kids Zone Information
Vendor List
Tours & Book Signings
More Historic Columbia Programs
Sponsors
Precautions

 

Festival Map

Jubilee Map

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Entertainer Schedule & Bios

  • Schedule

    Time Performer
    11:00 a.m. Jubilee Choirs
    11:20 a.m. Preston Thorne
    Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
    11:30 a.m. Benedict College Gospel Choir
    11:50 a.m. Felton Eaddy
    12:00 p.m. Hip Hop Aerobics w/ Xtreme Jonez Steppaz
    12:30 p.m. Akiliah Renee
    1:00 p.m. Jeffrey Lampkin and the Francis Marion Gospel Choir
    1:30 p.m. Stoi's Atelier Fashion Show w/ DJ Kelly Kel
    2:00 p.m. AP & Souful Touche'
    2:30 p.m. TiffanyJ
    3:00 p.m. Rod Foster & Company
    3:40 p.m. FatRat DaCzar
    4:30 p.m. Tweet
    5:15 p.m. DJ Kelly Kel: House Music Concert
  • Bios

    Jubilee Choir

    Every year the Jubilee Choir kicks off the festival! This group of musicians represent the three churches that grew out of Calvary Baptist Church, which was founded at this site. Participants in the choir are from First Calvary, Second Calvary and Zion Baptist Church.

    Benedict College Gospel Choir

    The Benedict College Gospel Choir is a program in the Fine Arts Department at Benedict College. They have previously been ranked the #1 collegiate gospel choir in the nation. Each year, they continue to reach audiences of all races, ages and faiths with the message of faith and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

    Felton Eaddy

    Felton Eaddy is one of about 10 folks who came together 45 years ago to create Jubilee. Eaddy is a poet, editor, arts administrator, teacher, and vocalist. He is a fierce and constant advocate for poetry and poets. He is the author of three books: Bending Over to Pick Up a Snake, Living by the Sword, and If I Hold My Tongue.

    Francis Marion University Gospel Choir

    The Award-Winning Young Gifted, and Blessed Gospel Choir from Francis Marion University is conducted by Professor Jeffrey Lampkin. YGB is designed to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while promoting unity among fellow students and the community, through service, music, and ministry.

    Stoi's Design Company

    Stoi's Design Company was created in 2000 by Owner, CEO, and Lead Designer, Stoi Phillips in West Hollywood, CA. The design aesthetic of the Company is to bring both Fashion & Interior Design together to create beautiful pieces and spaces as one. Our goal is to put "FUN" in functional Fashion & Interior Design. Their fashion brands Stoi's Atelier & The Androgynous Soul feature Custom Made-to-Order & Ready-to-Wear Designs. They only design five of each piece shown and custom design to your specific measurements, this gives you exclusivity.

    TiffanyJ

    Presenting a soulful approach to melodic art, TiffanyJ pairs her consummate vocal skills with a self-empowerment message and a bevy of other pursuits to forge a distinct identity that’s a perfect match for dreamy, gospel-tinged soul jams. The Columbia, SC native and creative entrepreneur most certainly gets the job done and has available 3 collections of music to include her latest album "Epiphany 3:25" and recently released a docu-concert film entitled "Solbird Sessions: Live at the Warehouse:, all available on her website www.iamtiffanyj.com.

    Rod Foster & Company

    Rod Foster and Company Bio: Rod Foster & Company is a Columbia, SC based musical ensemble whose years of experience (as a group and as individual artists) have afforded them the ability to play myriad styles of music with ease. This group is known for their dynamic live performance & relentless effort to provide their audience with the best musical experience!  
     
    NOTABLE GIGS: Rod Foster & Company currently serves as the house band at Chayz Lounge, they were a featured act at the 2020 SC Jazz festival, 2021 ColaJazz fest headlined by Wynton Marsalis, and the 2022 ColaJazz fest headlined by Aimee Nolte and Carl Allen. They have backed countless regional and national acts, including Tweet, Mike Phillips, Chante Cann, JWhite, Willie Bradley, Marcus Adams, Jeff Bradshaw, Adam Hawley, Martha High, Marqueal Jordan, and Meli’sa Morgan.

    FatRat Da Czar

    As a cornerstone of South Carolina hip-hop, FatRat Da Czar began his career in the late 1990s as a member of the Columbia-based rap group, Streetside. By 2012, he was an established solo act, releasing his acclaimed Da Cold War, album trilogy under the name FatRat Da Czar. With a total of eight studio albums, FatRat Da Czar is widely recognized as South Carolina’s godfather of hip-hop and has opened for national acts to include Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill.

    Tweet

    In 2002, the successful duo of Missy Elliott and Timbaland presented soulful vocalist and songwriter Tweet (Charlene Keys), who had appeared on alongside Elliott on "Take Away" (a single also featuring Ginuwine from Miss E...So Addictive) and "X" (an album track from Ja Rule's Pain Is Love). Tweet's debut, Southern Hummingbird, featured production by Timbaland and vocals by Elliott, most notably on the lead single, "Oops (Oh My)." The single became an overnight hit, and a remix for the song featuring Fabolous garnered even more spins on urban radio, helping her cross over to the rap audience and setting the stage for her album's awaited release date. It's Me Again followed in 2005 and, like the debut, reached number two on the R&B chart, but it lacked staying power; its biggest single, "Turn da Lights Off," barely managed to scrape the R&B Top 40. After an unproductive stint with Umbrella Recordings, Tweet reappeared in 2013 with a low-key EP, Simply Tweet, and finally issued her third album, Charlene, on the eOne label in 2016.

    DJ Kelly Kel

    DJ Kelly Kel is a philanthropist, activist, DJ, promoter and founder of South Carolina's award-winning soulful house music movement, The Columbia House Music Project - providing the best deep, dope soulful house music, Afrobeatz, and Soco dance music in South Carolina's Capital City.

     

The Columbia (SC) Links Kids Zone

  • Demonstration Schedule

    Time Demonstrator

    11:00–1:00PM

    Riverbanks Zoo: Visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s table to explore nature and wildlife biofacts.

    11:00–12:30PM

    Auntie Karen and Gordon the Purple Jamaican Yam: Come meet Auntie Karen's Gordon the Purple Jamaican Yam. Gordon and his friends will provide delicious purple smoothies, take pictures and dance with your kids. Auntie Karen and Gordon will be on Kids Zone stage from 11:10-11:30.

    11:50–12:10PM

    Kids Zone stage

    The Reading Workout with Preston Thorne: Join former USC football player Preston Thorne for a motivational talk about the books he has written with co-author and ex-USC and NFL football player, Langston Moore. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

    12:30–12:50PM

    Kids Zone stage

    Super Beauty: Take pictures with Super Beauty, a 10-year-old exceptional girl with high self-esteem that has the superpower to diminish the influence of bullies while boosting confidence amongst her peers in need.

    12:30–12:50PM

    Read Read Read Zone

    Storytime with Preston Thorne: Visit the Read Read Read Zone to hear Preston Thorne read #Usta Wuz a Rooster. Free books will be available on a first come, first served basis, courtesy of the Links, BlueCross, and Richland One.

    1:05–1:25PM

    Kids Zone stage

    The Reading Workout with Preston Thorne: Join former USC football player Preston Thorne for a motivational talk about the books he has written with co-author and ex-USC and NFL football player, Langston Moore. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

    1:30–1:55PM

    Kids Zone stage

    Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy: The nationally award-winning dance team, MJDA Dance Company will perform three dances.

    2:10–2:40PM

    Kids Zone stage

    SC Afterschool Alliance: Youth will be exposed to the STEM design process and establish creative engineering mindsets.

    3:00–3:20PM

    Kids Zone stage

    RVHS Ufalme African Dance Company: Ufalme African Dance Company will be demonstrating the traditions of Lamban, DounDounba, KuKu technique to demonstrate praise, gratefulness and celebration of life

    3:35–3:40PM

    Kids Zone stage

    Miss Gamecock: See Miss Gamecock Jordyn Lewis dance on the Kids Zone stage.

    3:55–4:20PM

    Kids Zone stage

    Lemonade Twins: The Lemonade Twins will demonstrate how to create a cup of fresh lemonade. Also, they will discuss how they started their business. Visit their table in the Kids Zone all day!

    4:35–4:50PM

    Kids Zone stage

    Conder Elementary Dance Company and Dance Crew: Join the skilled dance company as they perform a contemporary dance entitled: "LOVE."
  • About the Kids Zone

     

    The Jubilee Kids Zone is sponsored by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Historic Columbia appreciates their generous support of volunteer power and sponsorship for Jubilee!

    All Day Vendors

    • FREE BOOKS in the Columbia Links "Read Read Read Zone"
    • Ebenezer Lutheran Church Play Space
    • Lemonade Twins
    • Prisma Health
    • SC Afterschool Alliance
    • SC Center for Assistive Technology and Educational Research
    • SC ETV
    • Stoi’s Design Company

    BCBSSC

Other Opportunities at Jubilee

  • Demonstration Artists

    Demonstration Artists

    Located on Richland Street in front of the Mann-Simons Site, visit our Demonstration Artists!

    • Felton Eaddy | I Love Africa Traveling Museum
    • FarmaSis | Horticulture & Planting
    • Mary Graham-Grant | Sweetgrass Baskets
    • Mary Ann Moore Anderson | Gourd Art
    • Thomas Moseley | Instrument Making
    • NAACP | Educational Materials
    • Richland Library Main | Literacy and Education
    • SC Department of Natural Resources | Archaeology
    • Donald West and the 54th Mass Regiment | Military Reenactment
    • Wisteria Garden Club | Flower Arranging
  • Book Signings

    Book Signings

    Meet the authors and purchase copies of their books at the HC Info Tent.

    12:00 - 2:00 PM  | Dr. Walter B. Curry | The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga Vol. 1, A Narrative History

    12:00 - 1:00 PM  | Dawn Dawson-House | The Green Book of South Carolina

    1:00 - 2:00 PM  | Claudia Smith Brinson | Stories of Struggle: The Clash Over Civil Rights in South Carolina

  • Historic House Museum Tours

    House Tours

    Self-guided | 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    $5 for both Mann-Simons Site & Modjeska Monteith Simkins House. Kids 12 & under get in FREE!

    Purchase tickets at either site.

  • African American History Bus Tours

    Bus Tours

    12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM

    Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of nearby sites and neighborhoods.

    $5 — Space is limited!

    Purchase tickets at the HC Info tent.

Vendor List

  • ACR Creations by Chain of Events
    AMNIBLACK
    Aprons and Things, LLC
    Columbia College
    Columbia K9 Elite
    Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters
    Copious Artistry
    Cree’s Creations
    Dedicated Senior Medical Center
    EastCoastHoney
    Gamma Nu Omega of Alpha
    Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Hamiltonbooks
    Her Sacred Place Feminine Hygiene Company
    Joe Virgo State Farm
    Kkunda League of Women Voters Columbia Area
    Lish Treasures and Accessories
    Lowcountry Gullah
    Lutheran Services Carolinas
    Nasreen’s Collectibles
    OLIVE NEST
    Parent and Child Enrichment (PACE)Program
    Patricia Middleton
    Roger Reed Creative Art
    SC Commission For Minority Affairs
    SC Office of Regulatory Staff
    Sincerely Bagz
    Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding
    Style By Linda LLC
    Sun's Jewelry
    That Butter Baby
    The Elegant Elephant

  • Tickle Me Purple, LLC
    Uncle Willie's Grocery Store
    University of South Carolina Research Center for Child Well-Being
    Urban Arts
    USC
    USC Emotion, Cognition, and Health Outcomes (ECHO) Lab
    Virtuous Vibes

    FOOD VENDORS:

    Ashley's Yummy Tummy
    Brown Sistaz Island Vibz
    Bubblelicious Waffle
    Carolina Donut Diva
    Chuckie Cheezz Steaks and Hoagiez LLC
    ChuckTown Mobile Seafood LLC
    Dirty V
    DOGGONEFOODTRUCK
    Flames LLC
    Frozen Grapes
    JEB'S FAMOUS HOT DOGS
    Karen’s Kitchen & Catering
    Kool Fun Concessions
    MainEatz
    Norey's Italian Ice
    RB Top Chef
    Tipsy AF, LLC
    Tropical Paradise
    We Do Treats & More
    Yummiez Food Truck

  • African American History Tours
  • African American Heritage Sites Tour

More Historic Columbia Programs

Did you know Historic Columbia offers African American History Tours 5 days a week? Join us on a tour to learn the names, stories, and legacies of African Americans who shaped our community.

Learn More

More Historic Columbia Programs

Take a self-guided virtual or walking tour of the our homes, work places, and resting places of Columbia’s African American community.

Learn More

Thank You to our Media Sponsors

  • Hot 103.9 radio station logo

  • Carolina Panorama
  • The Post and Courier

Thank You to our Jubilee Festival Sponsors

  • Grace Outdoor Advertising
  • AARP
  • BCBSSC
  • Carbra Construction & Design
  • City of Columbia government logo
  • Discover SC Logo
  • Humana
  • MUSC Health
  • Palmetto Citizens credit union logo
  • Richland County government logo
  • Something Borrowed
  • South Carolina Arts Commission
  • The Stanley Law Group

  • Bailey Law Firm
  • Lourie
  • Palmer Memorial Chapel
  • Publix grocery store logo
  • Selling Soda City
  • Southern First Mortgage
  • Bank of America logo
  • Black Expo/Thomas Media Group
  • The Comet
  • eFinancial Advisors company logo
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Jabber & Isaac
  • Law Office of Yvonne Murray-Boyles
  • Lutheran Services Carolina
  • McDonald's restaurant logo
  • Optus Bank
  • SouthState
  • Williams & Roche, LLC

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is also funded in part by a generous award from the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina.

Thank You to our Kids Zone Sponsors

  • BCBSSC

  • Healthy Blue BlueChoice HealthPlan of SC
  • Richland County School District One
  • Bailey Law Firm
  • Dessausure Law Firm, P.A.

Precautions

Historic Columbia is thrilled to present the 45th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, and the health and safety of our attendees remains our top priority. We ask that you keep your distance from fellow attendees, and wash your hands often. Please do not attend Jubilee if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle Aches
  • Headache
  • Chills/Shaking
  • Lost sense of taste/smell
  • Fever greater than 100.4°F

Please note concealed weapons are prohibited at the festival. 

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