coming upoda singing in the rain to support phil harm >> plus, making sure all new seniors get nutritious meals. free meals available. first up, this is black history month. and on saturday, the springs preserve is celebrating the contributions of african-americans and honoring their culture at the annual festival music, food and dance. >> here with the taste of what's to come, festival coordinator damon hodge, along with the owner, ben hearon, jr. good morning to both of you and welcome. >> thank you for having us. >> can you tell us about the festival coming up? >> we are very excited. it's our 7th annual black history month festival. we're honoring the contributions of african-americans of southern nevada history. we couldn't do this without our sponsors. >> you've been at this for seven years. and over seven years it's grown to be something huge. >> grown very huge. we expected almost 3,000 people this year. we have a great entertainment line-up with singers, dancers, performers. be performing and at that mara walker, who is a back up singer for gladys knight. >> you also support a lo