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East Side Stories: Portraits of a Baltimore Neighborhood, Then and Now
Extended Until August 16
This exhibition of more than 100 photographs offers both a historic view of Baltimore’s East Side, and a modern focus on “Middle East” Baltimore, Belair-Edison in the northeast, and Latino communities in the city's southeast. The featured photographers are Ken Royster, Elizabeth Barbush of Art on Purpose, Ellis L. Marsalis, III, and Michela Caudill.
Free with museum admission
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Thursdays at the Lewis
Every Thursday, 5 - 8 p.m.
The museum offers extended hours every Thursday until August 27. Along with the regular museum offerings, our Thursdays Upper Lobby bar serves drinks and light fare for purchase. Check the museum website for special program listings every 2nd and 4th Thursday.
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Saturday, August 1, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion with Colleen Aycock
Join historian Colleen Aycock, co-author of the first comprehensive biography of world-renowned boxer Joe Gans. A native of Baltimore, Gans is credited as one of the earliest practitioners of “scientific boxing.” Many boxing experts rank him as one of the best lightweights of all time. For more information call 443-263-1816.
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Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Gary Kelly and the Ryze Band
Since 2005, this contemporary jazz group has delivered powerful instrumentals and compelling vocal arrangements to a wide array of music lovers and fans.
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Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Children’s Workshop
Artist Maya Freelon Asante will teach children to create artistic works using colored tissue paper. To register call 443-263-1829.
This program is in conjunction with the special exhibition,
The Beauty of Now: Maya Freelon Asante.
Free with museum admission
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Saturday, August 8, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Master Artist Workshop
Fabricate collage art with visual artist Maya Freelon Asante. Participants should bring materials to incorporate into the collage. To register for this workshop please call 443-263-1875.
This program is in conjunction with the special exhibition,
The Beauty of Now: Maya Freelon Asante.
$5 for materials, no museum admission required
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Saturday, August 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
History Workshop: Genealogy for Kids
Children will interpret family records and artifacts, and create their family tree with fun games and activities. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to participate.
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381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story
Opens September 5 thru January 3, 2010
This exhibition offers a gripping account of the men and women whose non-violent approach to political and social change matured into a weapon of equality for all.
381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story was developed and organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Troy University Rosa Parks Library and Museum. This exhibition has been made possible through the generous support of AARP.
Free with museum admission
Photo by Don Cravens/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images
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