IOWA’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL www. WORLDINIOWA .org | 515-288-7171 | IMMAWII is powered by Betty Andrews Media IOWA PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS (COMPLETE LIST ON WEBSITE) ★ 2014 PMA Choir ★ Amelia Hamilton-Morris ★ The Bastets ★ Bownian Motion ★ Bridges 2 Harmony ★ Candeez & Firehouse Band ★ Capital City Steppers of Des Moines ★ Dat Dude Biggs ★ Del “Saxman” Jones ★ DJ’s Ism & Hollywood ★ Dorian Byrd & the Imani Dancers ★ Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps ★ Hip Hop Hanna the Clown ★ Kevin Burt ★ Langston Hughes Players ★ Lynx ★ Metro Youth Drill Team ★ Revival Center Choir ★ Royal Harmoneers ★ Say What Poetry ★ VIP African Children’s Gospel Choir 2014 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS ★ Authors Pavillion ★ African American Art, Culture & History Exhibits ★ Car Show by Noble Ford Automotive ★ Clothing, Art & Novelty Vendors ★ Health & Wellness Fair ★ Live Iowa, Regional, & National Performers ★ Gospel, Dance, Drama, Jazz, Blues, Drum & Drill, R & B, Soul, Poetry ★ Kids Carnival with Live Pony Rides ★ STEM Activities I’ ll MAK E W I I OWA N 2014 Join us for The IMMAWII Embracing Excellence Gala PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sweet 16: Fun, Funk & Fabulous! Friday, February 14, 7:00pm COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER TICKETS $50 ~ INCLUDES SWEETHEART BONUS FORMAL AWARDS PRESENTATION, FOOD AND Dancing With Faculty Lounge Funk Band PLATINUM PARTNERS EDUCATION DAY PRESENTING SPONSOR: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Friday, February 14 9:00am–2:00pm FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE ADMISSION CHECK WEBSITE FOR SPECIALS ON HOTEL RATES 16 TH ANNIVERSITY ANTHONY ANDERSON ACTOR, WRITER Mega-star Anthony Anderson has starred in over 20 films and TV shows including Law & Order, Guys With Kids, Transformers, Barbershop, and Me, Myself & Irene. DWELE SINGER-SONGWRITER Soulful R&B artist known for hits like, “What’s Not to Love”, “Find Away”, & “I Think I Love You,” his latest album is entitled Greater Than One. MANDELA Let Freedom Reign A stage-play presented by Darryl Van Leer CELEBRATION DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014 10:00AM–7:00PM Iowa Event Center’s Hy-Vee Hall, 730 Third Street, Des Moines, Iowa PREMIER GOLD PARTNERS SILVER SPONSORS Bankers Trust CoOportunity Health Nationwide Wellmark Wells Fargo BRONZE SPONSORS KJMC Radio MEDIA SPONSORS Mercy Medical Center Des Moines University Veridian Credit Union Noble Ford Automotive UnityPoint Health SUPPORTING SPONSORS ADDITIONAL FEATURED PERFORMERS NIKKO SMITH AMERICAN IDOL TOP 10 KEITH FLOYD FORMERLY WITH AFTER 7 FREE HEALTH FAIR SOUL FOOD TAPAS Follow us on Twitter @IMMAWII like us on FB worldiniowa.