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Friday, May 6, 7 p.m.
C-Man and Connected
Experience a night of gospel-infused jazz with percussion master Carl “C- Man” Anderson and the group Connected. Having performed with the legendary gospel quartet The Mighty Clouds of Joy and jazz superstars such as Jeff Kashiwa and Jackiem Joyner, this group will leave you wanting more.
Click here to listen to C-Man and Connected
Doors open at 7 p.m. and program begins at 7:30 p.m.
$15 members and AARP card holders, $20 non-members.
Includes limited drinks and light fare.
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Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m.
Identifying Maryland Slave Owners with Michael Hait
Join genealogist Michael Hait as he traces Maryland records to identify the owners of the state’s last generation of enslaved men and women.
Museum admission required; BAAHGS members $5.
To register, please call 443-263-1816. |
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Friday, May 13, 8 p.m.
Floetic Fridays: Baltimore Citywide Youth Poetry Team Finals
Join the museum’s youth volunteers, The Travelers, for an evening with Baltimore’s own youth poets (13-19) whose witty, thoughtful words will blow you away! Features the Black Diamond Band and host Authentic.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Program begins at 8 p.m.
$6 members, $8 non-members |
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Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family Gallery Walk: Contemporary Art and the Environment (Ages 6-12)
Take a gallery tour with museum staff and investigate contemporary works of art made from recyclable materials. Create your own artwork using discarded objects. In conjunction with Materials Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists.
Museum admission required. To register, please call 443-263-1829. |
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Martha Jackson Jarvis.
Photo/Jarvis Grant |
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Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m.
Artist Talk: Martha Jackson Jarvis
Join this Material Girls artist for a gallery walk and discussion of her contemporary sculptures that have been featured nation-wide.
In conjunction with Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists.
Museum admission required. |
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Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m.
Mother-Daughter Book Discussion: Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Ages 9 – 12)
(Author Appearance and Book Signing)
Jewell Parker Rhodes weaves a magical story about 12-year-old Lanesha,
a special girl with a special gift living in New Orleans pre-Hurricane Katrina. While geared towards young readers, Ninth Ward will find its way into the hearts of book lovers of all ages.
Winner of 2010 Coretta Scott King Award.
To register, call 443-263-1827. Free program.
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Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.
Sundays @ 2 Films
“I’ll Make Me A World: The Freedom You Will Take (1985-The Present)” (60 minutes)
This film examines the contemporary cultural landscape which has been transformed by the power of African-American film, performance, dance, rap music and spoken word. Filmmaker Spike Lee, choreographer Bill T. Jones and visual artist Kara Walker are featured.
Museum admission required.
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