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A Vibe Called Fresh returns to Charlotte’s West End
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On Saturday, that once-humble event, now a full-fledged community festival known as A Vibe Called Fresh, will attract thousands to West Complex (1600 W. Trade St.) for a celebration of Charlotte’s Black creatives.
Winston Robinson, the festival’s founder, described A Vibe Called Fresh as “the epicenter to immerse yourself in the Westside culture.”“It is so dynamic from a multitude of perspectives,” he said, listing some of the various activities that now define the festival.
“We encourage creativity,” said Robinson, who grew up on Charlotte’s west side and still lives there.
A Vibe Called Fresh is presented by Applesauce Group, a nonprofit Robinson founded to “harness joy” and “connect people from historically excluded communities.”The festival is supported by the Knight Foundation, DreamKey Partners, The Hartford, city of Charlotte, BatteryXchange, Rate, Hillman Bookstore, and Mecklenburg County.
The festival is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is free to the public.
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