Join the Cultura Celebration!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2025
 
Join the Cultura Celebration of music, art and food
(HOWELL, MI) Celebrate a cultural experience from around the world in downtown Howell on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 6 pm.
 
Cultura, an annual event of music, art and food, will take place at the Howell Opera House. The public is welcome to view uniquely symbolic art from many local artists, listen to music from all parts of the world, and taste culinary delights from food trucks featuring cuisine from international regions. The public can enjoy music on two stages at the Howell Opera House. Visual art will be on display inside the opera house.
 
The Livingston Diversity Council and the Livingston Arts Council will host this third annual celebration. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join the festivities. Admission is FREE!
 
“All aspects of the event will lead the attendees to learn just a little more about different cultures through music, art and food,” says Nicole Matthews-Creech, executive director of the Livingston Diversity Council. “Cultura is an ideal opportunity to open our minds and hearts to a greater understanding and deeper sense of global community – all on our streets in downtown Howell. This is a celebration you will not want to miss!”
 
Here is the day’s schedule
 
Outdoor Stage
12:55 PM: Motor City Street Dance Academy (Hip-Hop/Break Dancing)
2:20 PM: Joyas de Mexico Ballet
3:30 PM: Bonnie & the Working Girls (Motown/Oldies)
4:25 PM: Zondo Mellish (West African Soul)
5:30 PM: Nikki D & the Sisters of Thunder (Gospel/Blues/Rock)
 
Indoor Stage
12:20 PM Elin Kaaven (Nordic Yoiking)
1:30 PM: Aurora & Antheia (String & Percussion Soundscape)
2:55 PM: Isabella Mansfield & Friends (Poetry)
4:05 PM: Eunkyung Nana Oh (Gayageum – Korean Stringed Instrument)
5:00 PM: Cici Luo & Alonso Orea (Dominican Bachata)
 
A diverse array of visual art will be on display and to purchase.
 
Food trucks

• Cuernos Chuecos (street tacos)
• Flavors of Bangladesh (wraps, shawarma & meat, rice dishes)
• I Love Pig! (sandwiches and arepas)

 
Cultura is a day to Immerse yourself in the vibrant fusion of visual art, poetry, music, dance and authentic culinary cuisine!
 
Organizations sponsoring Cultura are:
 

• Platinum sponsors:

• Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
• Bank of Ann Arbor Livingston

• Gold sponsor:

• Cleary University

• Silver sponsors:

• Joe and Doreen Attard
• Chem Trend
• Cooper and Binkley
• Explore Brighton and Howell Area

• Bronze Sponsors:

• Positive Step Foundation
• Servpro of Brighton/Howell Area

 
For additional information on Cultura, visit culturacelebration.com
 
 
ABOUT LIVINGSTON DIVERSITY COUNCIL
The Livingston Diversity Council is a grassroots nonprofit organization established in 1987 and consisting of Livingston County business people, private citizens, educators, government officials and clergy who embrace and advocate for the virtues of diversity and inclusion. The mission of the organization is to be a change agent for diversity, equity, inclusion and access that collaborates, educates and empowers to build a thriving community. For more information about the Livingston Diversity Council, visit livingstondiversity.org.
 
ABOUT LIVINGSTON ARTS COUNCIL
Established in 2000, the Livingston Arts Council exists to engage, educate and entertain individuals of all ages through arts and cultural activities in the community and by utilizing and renovating the Howell Opera House for creative expression and social interaction. For more information about the Livingston Arts Council, visit howelloperahouse.com.
 
 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2025
 
Join the Cultura Celebration of music, art and food
(HOWELL, MI) Celebrate a cultural experience from around the world in downtown Howell on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 6 pm.
 
Cultura, an annual event of music, art and food, will take place at the Howell Opera House. The public is welcome to view uniquely symbolic art from many local artists, listen to music from all parts of the world, and taste culinary delights from food trucks featuring cuisine from international regions. The public can enjoy music on two stages at the Howell Opera House. Visual art will be on display inside the opera house.
 
The Livingston Diversity Council and the Livingston Arts Council will host this third annual celebration. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join the festivities. Admission is FREE!
 
“All aspects of the event will lead the attendees to learn just a little more about different cultures through music, art and food,” says Nicole Matthews-Creech, executive director of the Livingston Diversity Council. “Cultura is an ideal opportunity to open our minds and hearts to a greater understanding and deeper sense of global community – all on our streets in downtown Howell. This is a celebration you will not want to miss!”
 
Here is the day’s schedule
 
Outdoor Stage
12:55 PM: Motor City Street Dance Academy (Hip-Hop/Break Dancing)
2:20 PM: Joyas de Mexico Ballet
3:30 PM: Bonnie & the Working Girls (Motown/Oldies)
4:25 PM: Zondo Mellish (West African Soul)
5:30 PM: Nikki D & the Sisters of Thunder (Gospel/Blues/Rock)
 
Indoor Stage
12:20 PM Elin Kaaven (Nordic Yoiking)
1:30 PM: Aurora & Antheia (String & Percussion Soundscape)
2:55 PM: Isabella Mansfield & Friends (Poetry)
4:05 PM: Eunkyung Nana Oh (Gayageum – Korean Stringed Instrument)
5:00 PM: Cici Luo & Alonso Orea (Dominican Bachata)
 
A diverse array of visual art will be on display and to purchase.
 
Food trucks

• Cuernos Chuecos (street tacos)
• Flavors of Bangladesh (wraps, shawarma & meat, rice dishes)
• I Love Pig! (sandwiches and arepas)

 
Cultura is a day to Immerse yourself in the vibrant fusion of visual art, poetry, music, dance and authentic culinary cuisine!
 
Organizations sponsoring Cultura are:
 

• Platinum sponsors:

• Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
• Bank of Ann Arbor Livingston

• Gold sponsor:

• Cleary University

• Silver sponsors:

• Joe and Doreen Attard
• Chem Trend
• Cooper and Binkley
• Explore Brighton and Howell Area

• Bronze Sponsors:

• Positive Step Foundation
• Servpro of Brighton/Howell Area

 
For additional information on Cultura, visit culturacelebration.com
 
 
ABOUT LIVINGSTON DIVERSITY COUNCIL
The Livingston Diversity Council is a grassroots nonprofit organization established in 1987 and consisting of Livingston County business people, private citizens, educators, government officials and clergy who embrace and advocate for the virtues of diversity and inclusion. The mission of the organization is to be a change agent for diversity, equity, inclusion and access that collaborates, educates and empowers to build a thriving community. For more information about the Livingston Diversity Council, visit livingstondiversity.org.
 
ABOUT LIVINGSTON ARTS COUNCIL
Established in 2000, the Livingston Arts Council exists to engage, educate and entertain individuals of all ages through arts and cultural activities in the community and by utilizing and renovating the Howell Opera House for creative expression and social interaction. For more information about the Livingston Arts Council, visit howelloperahouse.com.