# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Zimbabwean marimba maestro Blessing “Bled” Chimanga returns to Bay City for a high-energy Winter Solstice Special!About this EventFor the first time, Chimanga’s show will feature a full live band—a vibrant seven-piece ensemble including a drummer, bassist, guitarist, second marimba player, and vocalists. This special performance will also highlight his Bay City–based uncle, Mike Olson, affectionately known as Dr. Twang.The Winter Solstice Special promises to warm your spirit with uplifting African dance music, infectious rhythms, and joyful energy—the perfect antidote to the cold season. As part of his “Gratitude Tour,” Chimanga closes the year by giving thanks for the blessings and experiences of 2025, celebrating life, music, and community in true African style.His ability to connect with audiences transcends language and borders, inspiring joy, unity, and celebration. A storyteller and crowd-pleaser, Blessing Chimanga is more than a musician—he is an unforgettable experience.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ed7d1f90-c40b-11f0-aa12-1bc58e46eb9e-rimg-w555-h740-dcf4f4f2-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bay-city/winter-solstice-with-blessing-chimanga-and-african-dance-music/100001968841114774
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bay City
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bay City Arts Center
- **lat**: 45.525429
- **long**: -123.8894722
- **full address**: Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music is organized by Bay City Arts Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bay City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Winter Solstice with Blessing Chimanga and African Dance Music sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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