Month of February
Black History Month: Celebrating a Legacy of Perseverance & Progress
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
9th & Broadway, Little Rock
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Recognizing Arkansas Razorback Black History
12 pm
- 1 pm
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
9th & Broadway, Little Rock
Recognizing Arkansas Razorback black history. There will be a special presentation to Coach Frank Broyles to honor his legacy in integrating Razorback sports.
The event is free to the public but reserved tickets will be required. Tickets will be available on Friday, January 29, 2010.
For more information, call 501.683.3593.
Friday, February 12, 2010
A Special Moment with Jimmy McKissic
10 am
- 11 am
9th and Broadway Streets, Little Rock
Come and enjoy an educational seminar with Arkansan and classical pianist Jimmy McKissic! He performs around the world and often at Carnegie Hall in New York City. McKissic will share a glimpse into his life, and his musical training and vast repertoire. The event is sold out.
Saturday, February 13
An Evening of Music and Melodic Emotion: Jimmy Plays Schumann
Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock
Come and enjoy an evening with classical piano great Jimmy McKissic. A native of Pine Bluff, McKissic performs around the world and annually at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Please contact the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center at 501-748-0449 for more information.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Family Fun Saturday: Cowboys and Outlaws
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
9th and Broadway, Little Rock
Re-enactor, Baridi Nkokheli, will introduce children to Bass Reeves a native Arkansan and former slave who became one of the first Black Lawman west of the Mississippi ;Tommy Terrific of Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic will captivate his audience with a magical show and learning experience for kids based on the black cowboys of the west.
This event is free and refreshments will be served
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Beyond Central, Towards Acceptance: Collection of Oral Histories from Students of Little Rock Central High
6 pm
- 7 pm
9th and Broadway Streets, Little Rock
Beyond Central, Toward Acceptance is written by students at Central High School. The book recounts the lessons they learned from a generation’s struggle to fulfill the national promise of civil rights, salutes those who became agents of change, and exemplifies what high school students can contribute to the history of their community and the nation. The authors will discuss the book and read selected passages.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Arkansas Black History Quiz Bowl
10 am
9th and Broadway Streets, Little Rock
http://www.arblackhistoryquiz.com
Come watch students in grades 6 through 12 compete in the Arkansas Black History Quiz Bowl. Learn more by visiting www.arblackhistoryquiz.com or by emailing arblackhistoryquiz@sbcglobal.net.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Mirrored Images in Black
12 pm
- 1 pm
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
9th & Broadway, Little Rock
This event will feature the folk art of Arkansan Jimmy McDonald. His cut glass art depicts images of African American historic and contemporary leaders.