First Friday: "A Season of Celebration"

Enjoy delicious music from “Roumana,” performing Middle Eastern music primarily, Arabic and Turkish with styles such as Balkan, Armenian, Romani, Audalusian, North African and Sephardic music. Performing along with “Russkie Musikanti Ensemble” with featured music from Russia, Ukraine and Eastern European countries on traditional instruments and in costume. Want to do some holiday shopping? Visit the Pop-up Holiday Fair with items from around the world for purchase for last minute holiday gifts featuring: “The Africa Memory Game” (dolls, games and trivia games); “Oditex Fashion” (African clothing, handbags, earrings, head ties, and more); “Tracy Wilkerson” (handmade greeting cards, and small works of art); and “Khusha Designs (handmade journals, notecards and fine art prints).

A “meet and greet” begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments available complements of the Office of the Arts. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Children under 5 years old are free. Children must be accompanied by one adult. Reservations are $9 per person.

To purchase tickets, visit the Office of the Arts website, scroll to Durant Arts Center, click on First Friday: “A Season of Celebrations.” Tickets are also available at the door.