Public Art Commission to host Community Celebration of the Arts featuring Donna Washington October 5

 The Wake Forest Public Art Commission (PAC) and ARTS Wake Forest are inviting community members to a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alston-Massenburg Center and Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St.

Free and open to everyone, this family-friendly event will include food, music, a variety of arts activities for people of all ages, performances by Donna Washington and the Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra, and the unveiling of a new mural.

Starting at 10:30 a.m., Queen of Emp and Kona Ice will be onsite giving away meals and sweet treats to the first 100 people.

One of the day’s highlights promises to be a free performance by Storyteller Donna Washington at 10 a.m. inside the Alston-Massenburg Center. A local favorite, Washington has been entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences for over 30 years by bringing folklore, literary tales, and personal narratives to life. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

At approximately 11 a.m., the PAC will unveil a new mural at the Alston-Massenburg Center, then host a meet and greet with the artist, Junior Gomez. The Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra performance will follow.