(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As part of Black History Month, the Ritz Theatre Company will host Full Circle Sounds, an afternoon of live music, reflection, and community care on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Presented by the Haddon Township Equity Initiative (HTEI) and Ida's Bookshop, with Shop Haddon proudly serving as a co-sponsor, the event invites the community to come together through the power of sound, storytelling, and shared experience.
Rooted in the understanding that music has long been a source of power, healing, and collective memory in the Black community, Full Circle Sounds creates space to slow down, tune in, and reflect on how sound connects us across time - holding joy and grief, protest and praise - while fostering belonging and connection.
The afternoon will be hosted by Seraiah Nicole and feature live performances by Leah Wrenne, Dise, Rae Dianz, Matte, Malik Henry, and Maya Belardo.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are available for purchase online. Free tickets are available for community members in need to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation. The theater is located at 915 White Horse Pike in Haddon Township, New Jersey.
"Full Circle Sounds honors the ancestors who carried rhythm as memory and resistance, while uplifting Black excellence, history, and culture," says Isis Williams, President of HTEI. "Through music, we are creating a community that crosses cultures and brings people back to themselves and one another. When we gather with intention, sound becomes both a bridge and a refuge."
"Every few years, things come full circle," adds Jeannine Cook, founder of Ida's Bookshop. "Some West African cultures call it Sankofa - looking back so we can move forward. Full Circle Sounds is happening at the perfect time, offering a collective moment of connection, wellness, and care through music and community."
Proceeds from Full Circle Sounds will benefit the year-round, volunteer-led work of the Haddon Township Equity Initiative, supporting programming that fosters belonging, respect, and joy for all neighbors.
The Haddon Township Equity Initiative (HTEI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Haddon Township, New Jersey, committed to fostering a community where historically marginalized neighbors feel seen, heard, respected, and celebrated. Formed in summer 2020, HTEI creates resources and opportunities for residents to advance equity through community programs, learning, and local partnerships.
Ida's Bookshop is an avant garde bookshop concept that travels around South Jersey, embodying spaces from town squares to train stations, named for journalist and activist Ida B. Wells and founded by Jeannine A. Cook. The shop celebrates women authors, artists, and activists and is a sister bookshop to Harriett's Bookshop in Philadelphia, serving as a community space for literature, culture, and conversation.
Voted as one of the top 20 towns in which to live, work, or play by South Jersey Magazine, Haddon Township has blossomed into one of the premier communities in the metro-Philadelphia region. Thanks to its prime location and dedication to community involvement, the roughly 14,000 residents of Haddon Township enjoy the perfect balance of work and recreation. With its proximity to the revitalized business district along Haddon Avenue and strong public art partnerships with the Ritz Theatre Company and SoHa Arts on the White Horse Pike, visitors can enjoy fine eateries, established businesses, and family-friendly community entertainment within a short walk from public transportation.
