The Casino @ Dania Beach Celebrates Juneteenth
With Mello Fest on Saturday, June 18

Music, Poetry and Spoken Word Festival Features Talib Kweli, Georgia Me, Betrand Boyd, Black Ice and More

DANIA BEACH, Fla. (May 13, 2022) – The Casino @ Dania Beach will celebrate Juneteenth with Mello Fest, a spoken word, poetry and musical festival coming to Stage 954 on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m.

Featuring hip hop star Talib Kweli, Mello Fest applauds Black culture with a newfound freedom of expression by uncovering historical events through music, poetry and spoken word. Tickets are $40-$60 with $100 VIP tickets available at casinodaniabeach.com/entertainment-3/.

“We are honored to host this incredible Juneteenth festival at Stage 954 and showcase so many talented local artists who represent a diversity of artistic expressions,” said Joe Eshkenazi, Director of Entertainment & Events at The Casino @ Dania Beach.

Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.

From the producers of Miami’s hottest spoken word dinner party Mello Mondays, Mello Fest will feature poetry by: Def Poet Black Ice, KLove, Just Mike, Tony Award winner Georgia Me, Bertrand Boyd, Mori Taiye, Sa-Ra as well as spoken word performance by rapper Talib Kweli and many more.

Hosted by the gifted Will Serius, Quick the Poet and the phenomenal Ingrid B, there will also be a live musical performance by J Howard and curated tunes by DJ Heron.

Calendar listing:

What: Mello Fest, a special Juneteenth musical, poetry and spoken word festival celebrating Black culture

When: Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m.

Where: Stage 954 at The Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach

Cost: Tickets $40-$60 with $100 VIP tickets

Info: casinodaniabeach.com/entertainment-3/

About The Casino @ Dania Beach

Featuring the newest and hottest slot machines, live Poker tables, nationally known recording artists and comedians, a simulcast lounge and sports bar and multiple dining options. The Casino @ Dania Beach offers a gaming and entertainment experience like no other. Plus, it is a proud participant of the Broward County Safe & Clean Pledge.

The Casino @ Dania Beach is located at 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004, and is open seven days a week. Follow on IG and Twitter: @CasinoDaniaB and on Facebook: The Casino at Dania Beach.

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