Take Back The Day
Not Just Another Day
D.R.E.A.M. Studios Inc., the production company who produced the award-winning musical Children In The Playground, is proud to be the host of the 2021 Take Back The Day Festival. This inaugural event is a movement that is rewriting the day of terror that occurred on September 11th 2001 and making it a day of revolutionized unity. The day will be filled with performing and visual arts an art gallery exhibit in conjunction with a day of national community service “good deeds" culminating on September 11th 2021. We are inviting you to join us in helping those who stand in the shadows of the fallen from the World Trade Center Towers, The Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA to Take Back The Day.
Event History
In reflection of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and Flight 93's demise, we the committee feel compelled to elevate and reclaim the day as we pay homage to the 2977 souls whom misfortunately transitioned. We feel that the whole world felt the blow and an uncertainty of peace. We know that New York continues to pay homage to the Empire State's loss, however the rest of the world has allowed the voices of the lost to dwindle away. Take Back The Day turns the whisper into a scream by holding a revival concert featuring music from the musical Children In The Playground. The musical tells the story of a fictional family who finds resolve after the loss of a mother during the September 11th tragedy and brings a boy and his father closer together. Like this musical, Take Back The Day seeks to bring people closer together in remembrance as we rewrite this catastrophic occurrence.
Event Highlights
We are excited to host a special event at the Take Back The Day Festival. Our featured visual artist, Don Cincone will unveil a portrait of our 49th and first female Vice President, Kamala Harris.
It is a privilege and a honor to have Mr. Cincone as an exhibitor at the inaugural exhibit. His work is internationally known and has been featured in films and television produced by such greats as Desi Arnez and Lucille Ball from Desilu Productions. His art aesthetic spans an array of themes from modernist to classical and is known for featuring various high profile Americans in his exhibits. His most popular to date is a portrait of the 44th and first African American President, Barack Hussein Obama.
Don Cincone will also be releasing his memoirs and discussing how his art has taken him all across the world and beyond the color lines. Be sure to check our calendar for interview dates and showings of this amazing artist's work.
A Day of Remembrance A Concert to Enjoy
Take Back The Day Festival
Come and be a part of the national movement that will be sure to inspire the world of how a nation can be so resilient and take back a day of tragedy and turn it into triumphs. This world festival will reflect a day of peace as we gather at the fountains of the 9/11 monument to remember the soaring spirits that transitioned on September 11th 2001.
8:00am: Gathering- A coming together of the world at the place where the World Trade Center stood.
8:30am: Homage to the Soaring Spirits- A moment of silence and interfaith prayers accompanied by a song.
8:46am: The Naming- Saying the names of all the soaring spirits is an important and powerful acclamation of our remembrance of all who've we lost.
9:30am: Coffee Hour- A serving of coffee and doughnuts... who doesn't like a good cup of Joe and a sweet delight.
10:00am: Art Exhibit- Come see art that was inspired by 9/11 and other social issues by established and emerging artist.
11:00am: Meet The Artist- Come hear what inspires artist's body of work and purchase art collectables, signed prints and other memorabilia.
12:00pm: Jazz Jam Lunch- Enjoy lunch while enjoying an hour of jazz fusion as musicians come to share their gifts with the world.
1:00pm: Take Back The Day Concert- Come enjoy the ecliptic sounds of music and performances of all genres on the main stage. You will be entertained not only by the music, but also by the TBTD Dancers as they open the show and pay tribute to Donna Summer.
8:00pm: Take Back The Day Soirée- Cap off the day with an international taste of New York, awards and dancing followed by a 2977 balloon release representing the soaring spirits.
Join the Take Back The Day movement in person or on our live stream for a $5.00 donation brought to you by Disctopia our host media streaming company. You can also purchase TBTD Merchandise on the platform prior to and after the event.
Take Back The Day In Your Community
How can you Take Back The Day in your community? Here's a few ideas:
Hold a Take Back The Day (TBTD) Walk, passing out bottled water with the TBTD label on it.
Hold your own hometown concert adorned with the TBTD banners and promotional items.
Invite friends over for a dinner party incorporating the TBTD signage and colors of purple, turquoise and light blue.
Hold a yard sale and donate the proceeds to your local charity. Make sure you use TBTD signage.
Paint a TBTD mural using the colors of purple, turquoise and light blue.
Or just perform a random act of kindness for the elderly or anyone in need. Leave a TBTD card to let them know you are a part of the movement.
Whatever you do, make sure it's great and remember to take pictures, pictures and more pictures or share a video with the #takebacktheday or #tbtd on Instagram.