SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
BY TRAIN
F Train to York Sreet. When exciting the station turn right on Jay Street, make a left onto Front Street and walk three blocks, under the Manhattan bridge until you get to Washington Street. Then make a right onto Washington Street and DAC is on the left side of the street between Plymouth Street and Water Street.
A/C Train to High Street. When exciting the station take the Cadman Plaza West/ Henry Street Exit. Next, cross Cadman Plaza West and walk through the park, keep left, under the BQE and continue downhill on Washington Street about three blocks.
BY CAR
Brooklyn Bridge: Stay in the right lane. Take the Cadman Plaza West exit. Make a right on Front Street, then left onto Main Street. Road bears right and becomes Plymouth Street. Make a right onto Washington Street.
Manhattan Bridge: Stay in left lane. Turn left onto Concord Street, then left onto Gold Street. Make a left onto Water Street, right on Main Street. Road bears right and becomes Plymouth Street. Make a right onto Washington Street.
Above: Donna Ramsammy-James 2010 Designs; Center: Roger Gary Design & Bottom: Michelle Cole Design
Colorful arrays of fashions were displayed by Guyanese designers, Roger Gary, award winner Donna Ramsammy-James and Michelle Cole; GCA members shared the runway with models to showcase the creative talent. The crowd was also treated to a violin solo by 9 year old Claudias Agrippa, his performance incited ovations and noted musician Keith Waithe personally acknowledging his talent before his own outstanding flute performance; he was accompanied by drummer Akoyaw Rudder. The youths of Chronicle Atlantic Steelband entertained throughout the night and young Soca/Reggae artist Eddie Neblett closed the night singing his current hit Unity.
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York announces its 2009 annual Folk Festival Awards. The ceremony will take place in New York City on September 2, 2009. Four honorees with contributions to the development and celebration of Guyanese Fashion, Food and Art will receive Awards. This year we recognize the altruism and achievements of individuals and the philanthropy of a business entity. Magda Lois Muriel Pollard is the recipient of The GCA Wordsworth McAndrew Lifetime Achievement Award. Donna Ramsammy-James, former Guyana President Janet Jagan and Western Union Company receive The Guyana Cultural Association Award.
