Queen Ann Nzinga Center Inc.

10/12/2026

Question of the day: How do we keep a safe space?
Our Watoto kicked off the new school year by deciding together what it takes to make our space safe, respectful, and collaborative. Their answers? Pretty wise.

10/10/2026

The QANC family is saddened to learn of the passing of Barbara Petit of Plainville. In 2017, we were proud to honor Barbara at our Women's History Concert as one of the exceptional women whose lives and work uplift our community. We are grateful to have celebrated her, and we send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.

Celebrate the life of Barbara Petit and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/09/2026

Nzinga's Daughters R&B Band will be performing live at the Plainville 250 Celebration this Saturday!

Featuring the voices of Elden Lowery, Taffie Bentley, Dayna Snell, Onyae Hill, and Donna Crockett, with a band including Josh Albino, Gail Williams, Donyne Cowan, Alison Johnson, Kerry Ludger, Willis Moore, Joanne James, and Nolan Meehan.

NEW DATE - this Saturday, October 10 at Robertson Airport
62 Johnson Ave, Plainville, CT 06062. The Band is set to take the stage at 2:30pm.

Stay for the music. Feel the rhythm. Celebrate the roots.

10/09/2026

And just like that a new season of our youth program has begun!
There is still time to sign up your child - get in touch with us at qanc.org!

09/26/2026

The Plainville 250 Celebration tomorrow is postponed - we will let you know the new date of the Nzinga's Daughters R&B Band Performance.

09/24/2026

Nzinga's Daughters R&B Band will be performing at the Plainville 250 Celebration this Saturday at Robertson Airport. See you there!

09/23/2026

Having fun at Saturday's open house!

Want to join? There is still time to register your child for the program at qanc.org.

09/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Open House (including New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez!). We had a wonderful time on Saturday!

There is still time to register your child for our youth programs - please learn more at qanc.org.

09/20/2026

Nzinga's Daughters R&B Band live at the Plainville 250 Celebration

Born from the performing ensemble Nzinga's Daughters, this band brings those roots to the stage through the music of the African American experience: a lively mix of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and blues that connects generations and gets people moving.

Featuring the voices of Elden Lowery, Taffie Bentley, Dayna Snell, Onyae Hill, and Donna Crockett, with a band including Josh Albino, Gail Williams, Donyne Cowan, Alison Johnson, Kerry Ludger, Willis Moore, Joanne James, and Nolan Meehan.

At Plainville 250 Celebration, September 26, Robertson Airport
62 Johnson Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

Stay for the music. Feel the rhythm. Celebrate the roots.

09/19/2026

TODAY! Join us for our fall 2026 open house! Learn all about youth programs at the Queen Ann Nzinga Center and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun and music!

This event is free and open to the entire community.

Center of Excellence, 57 Fern St in New Britain
Saturday, September 19, 1-3:30pm