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381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story
Ends January 3, 2010
Don’t miss the last month of this dynamic exhibition that 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. Sponsored in part by the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences.
Free with museum admission
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Canvasing the Movement
On View Until January 31, 2010
Visit this informative arts wall exhibition that shares the contributions of artists who captured the essence of the actions that carried the Civil Rights movement forward. Featured Artists: Charles Alston, Norman Lewis, Charly Palmer and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
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Friday, December 4, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Rebel Music: A Celebration for the People
is a tribute to the legacy of protest and courage featured in the Smithsonian's 381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story exhibition. The night features an interactive presentation fusing live music, djs, vocalists and poetry and closes out with a party featuring soul, hip hop, Afrobeat, reggae and soca.
Cost: Free for Museum members, $15 Non-members,
$10 Students with I.D. (21 and Over)
Tickets available at www.missiontix.com |
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Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, Noon – 5 p.m.
Dollar Days
For only $1 admission, visitors enjoy a weekend of musical entertainment, a Rosa Parks living history interpretation, children’s craft activities and museum highlight tours.
Special admission, $1
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Friday, December 11, 8 p.m.
Floetic Friday featuring Jason Reynolds
Youth volunteers, The Travelers, host an evening of poetry and music featuring an open mic; featured poet, Jason Reynolds; and the Black Diamond Band. Call 443-263-1875 for info.
$6 members, $8 non-members
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Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Craft Activity: Holiday Cards
Children create ethnic holiday cards and enjoy holiday cookies and punch.
Free with museum admission
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Sunday, December 27, Noon – 5 p.m.
Kwanzaa Celebration
An international marketplace, African dancing and drumming,
gift-making craft stations for children and educational presentations that demonstrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa are all part of the museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration.
Special admission, $1
Special Notice
Call for Vendors: Kwanzaa Celebration
Vendors interested in showcasing African and African American crafts, jewelry, clothing and other items at the museum’s marketplace should contact Terry Taylor at taylor@maamc.org or call 443-263-1829.
Small fee required
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