Gospel Fest Celebrates Black History Month With Music, Dance

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The fifth-annual Gospel Fest will return to downtown Canton early next month.

The musical extravaganza held to celebrate Black History Month will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Cherokee Arts Center.

Gospel Fest will showcase a diverse group of talents with a mass choir, praise and dance teams, as well as soloist performances.

Anyone who has participated in the previous four Gospel Fest events is encouraged to come and join the mass choir for this year’s celebration.

Rehearsal dates for the Gospel Fest V Choir are: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26; Thursday, Jan. 29; Monday, Feb. 2; and Thursday, Feb. 5.

Admission to Gospel Fest is free and this year’s festivities will be presented in partnership with the Cherokee County Arts Council. The event is sponsored by Darby Funeral Home.

The Rev. Fred Forsh will once again coordinate the music and the musicians for the choir.

Anyone wishing to participate in the event is requested to contact Forsh at 770-926-4792 or Gospel Fest Coordinator Pat Tanner at 770-479-8676 or 404-918-6827.