In addition to the traditional “Soul Food” menu, this year’s African-American Heritage Celebration Banquet will feature “Reggio the Hoofer,” also known as Reginald McLaughlin.

“Reggio,” who recently performed starring roles in “The Sammy Davis Jr. Story” and “Beggar’s Holiday” in Chicago, will explore the history of tap dance by taking audience members through the days of Vaudeville, the Harlem Renaissance and Broadway musicals. Acrobatic tap, stair tap, the old soft shoe and “hoofing” will be portrayed.

McLaughlin is a member of Maggie Daly’s Gallery 37 project which brings the arts to inner-city residents, a press release stated.

The banquet is held in conjunction with African-American Heritage Celebration events on campus.

The annual banquet will be begin at 6.pm. Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Individuals interested in attending this year’s African-American Heritage Celebration Banquet, can purchase tickets until Wednesday.

Tickets are priced at $12.50, but are $6 for children ages 6-12 and Eastern students with their Panther Card.

Tickets may be purchased at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Ticket Office, in the west wing of the second floor, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Those interested in additional information about the banquet should phone (217) 581-6692.