Jubilee Festival Information 2023
Welcome to Jubilee!
Festival Information
Entertainer Schedule & Bios
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Schedule
Time Performer 11:00 a.m. Jubilee Choirs 11:20 a.m. Preston Thorne
Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina11:30 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Other Opportunities at Jubilee
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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
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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
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Historic House Museum 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.
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African American History 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
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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 VibesFOOD 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
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 MoreMore 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 MoreThank You to our Media Sponsors
Thank You to our Jubilee Festival Sponsors
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
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.