February is Black History Month, and libraries and museums are great places to find family-friendly events.
by the orchestra that consists of musicians of color from the ages 12 to 25 who have a minimum of one year of experience.Feb. 18, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. , 835 Mt. Vernon Ave.
The King Arts Complex is having a daylong celebration of the Columbus artist on what would have been her 83rd birthday. Each session includes art activities and workshops for emerging artists, said Jevon Collins, the center's performing arts director.Ohio History CenterVisitors can learn about the tradition of the African American tea ceremony in a re-created tea room complete with beverages, sandwiches and baked goods. The event will include discussions about the slave-era tradition.
"It always happened Feb. 15, the day after Valentine's Day, basically the leftovers were given to enslaved people," said Lyn Logan-Grimes, manager of schools and inclusive community programs at the history center."It was about people turning leftovers into something. It's a story of resilience." The event, which costs $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers and includes admission to the Ohio History Connection, also will include a discussion with Bettye Stull, longtime arts curator, educator and collector known for her work with the King Arts Complex and mentorship of young Black women.The documentary chronicled the work of local artists during a time of civil unrest, exploring the local fallout from police brutality and other forms of injustice, as well as the responses of activists.
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