What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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6 WHAT'S UP! FEBRUARY 12-18, 2023 Expo Continued From Page 5 Michael Day's webseries "The Sextons," will be screened at the Arkansas Black Music and Film Expo Feb. 17 at the Fayetteville Town Center. "The Sextons" looks into postpartum depression in women and parental depression in partners. He hopes to create a platform for Black actors and filmmakers in the state of Arkansas, allowing future generations to dream outside of their environment while learning the rich history of African Americans in film. (Courtesy Photo) of Arkansas at Pine Bluff] Marching Band, M4. … This is the first time they've ever had a marching band in their parade. So we're really excited that." Then the party stops at George's Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street with music by Crescent City Combo, "which is a local New Orleans, Mardi Gras brass band that's going to be marching in that parade as well," Ball continues. The Racy Brothers, "an award-winning traditional Black gospel group that's been performing for a long time around the country" will also perform. In between sets, Music Moves will offer information on the music that the audience is hearing and "the evolution of Black music — how it was created, and how it evolved in America." That is a family friendly event. Tickets are $10, free for children 12 and younger. At 7 p.m Funk Factory, a local party band, kicks off an evening of Black music at George's that offers multiple genres including soul/rock singer Branjae from Tulsa. "I tell people she's a mix between Macy Gray and Tina Turner — super energetic and a fashion icon and amazing powerhouse singer," Ball says. Following her performance will be Avery Sunshine of Atlanta, platinum recording artists H-Town, See Expo Page 37