—————————————————

WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from its African, soul, and early jazz roots to the explosion of 1970’s urban funk and its lasting influence on music and culture.  Featuring the dynamism of James Brown, the extraterrestrial sounds of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, the transformation of Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s groundbreaking Afrobeat, the film celebrates the artists and movements that made funk a cultural force while tracing its influence on new wave, hip-hop, and generations of music that followed.

Following the screening, keep the funk going at a special post-screening party celebrating the birthday of The Center’s Executive Director, Bonnie Michelle Cannon. Come ready to dance, celebrate, and get funky!

——————————-

BRIDGEHAMPTON CHILD CARE & RECREATIONAL CENTER

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center came to life over seventy years ago—and today, the need for our services, emotional support, and guidance for children and families continues to grow. As a full-service community center, we create opportunities, empower individuals, and embrace every person who walks through our doors.

We offer pathways to a brighter future. We are dedicated to ensuring that our children and families are seen, heard, and supported. In these challenging times, The Center remains a vital presence for those who need us most. To meet the increasing demand for our programs and services, we must strengthen our foundation and prepare for the future.

Help us ready ourselves so we can continue to serve, uplift, and stand beside the families who depend on us every day—and in the years ahead.

GUILD HALL

Guild Hall is the cultural heart of the East End: a museum, performing arts, and education center, founded in 1931. We invite everyone to experience the endless possibilities of the arts: to open minds to what art can be; inspire creativity and conversation; and have fun.

Guild Hall has served four generations and introduced audiences to the most storied artists and performers of our time. As we approach our centennial, we have completed a state-of-the-art renovation to match the caliber of our artistry for twenty-first-century audiences. The facility-wide Capital Improvements Project & Campaign includes top-of-the-line physical and technological enhancements to better deliver on our mission as an artist-driven, interdisciplinary institution.

For more information, visit guildhall.org or follow Guild Hall on Instagram at @GUILD_HALL and Facebook.

—————————–