A celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Saturday, September 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will feature a variety of music, dancing, and foods from many African countries. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 13 and seniors. For tickets call the parish at 207-773-7746. The proceeds will benefit the benevolent efforts of Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish on Mellen Street in Portland. For more information about the festival, contact Francine at 207-618-3292 or John at 207-347-9844.