The cultural roots that support Old Dominion University and Hampton Roads will be on display during the inaugural Kaleidoscope of Cultures Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, on Kaufman Mall.

Entertainment will be provided by representatives of African American, Asian American, East Indian, Latino and Native American cultures, as well as gay, lesbian and bisexual student and community organizations. Information about all of the groups also will be available.

In addition, there will be a children's activity center, and ethnic/cultural food and merchandise will be sold. The event itself is free and open to the public.

In addition to Old Dominion, sponsors include Bluefield College, Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Wesleyan College and College of William and Mary, as well as various cultural organizations in Hampton Roads.