Fayetteville is having a Peace on Earth Music Festival, Saturday, September 16th from 4-11 pm at the U of A Greek Theater. It will be a celebration of peace through music and the spoken word. Come to enjoy Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band which includes Jamaica’s most talented musicians, the Afrique Aya Dance Company’s drum and dance from West Africa, St. James Baptist Church Choir and their gospel talent, Papa Rap and the Barrio Band’s salsa sound, and DJ Hod-I (Hawd-Eye) will spin roots and conscious dancehall. The steppers of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will perform, along with internationally acclaimed slam-poet Clayton Scott, African story teller Curtis Tate, JoAnn Kaminski, international puppeteer and more. Tibetan Buddhist teacher Geshe Thupten Dorjee and his assistant Rinzin Dorjee will open the festival with polyphonic chanting and a word regarding Tibet.

There will also be a “Tapestry of Cultures” ceremony, crafts, interactive arts, non-profit organization booths and fun for everyone. Festival organizer Olivia Meeks says, “This festival is for everyone; Hispanic, white, republican, and democrat. Everyone can feel comfortable at the festival.” Don’t miss this exciting Peace on Earth Music Festival sponsored by OMNI UA on Saturday, September 16th at 3 pm in the University of Arkansas Greek Theater. In case of rain, the festival will be held in the Union Ballroom on campus. Admission is free! For more information call 479-495-1316.