The Harrison Museum of African American Culture

DON PULLEN: Arts Exhibit Reception & Tribute

Webmaster — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:36:02 +0000

Jefferson Center and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture are proud to announce two very special events celebrating one of the most extraordinary and innovative jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century, Roanoke’s native son Don Pullen.

DON PULLEN ARTS EXHIBIT RECEPTION & OPEN HOUSE
Friday, December 16th at 5:30pm (Light refreshments & cash bar)

DON PULLEN TRIBUTE CONCERT:
Another Reason to Celebrate: The Life & Music of Don Pullen
Saturday, January 14th at 8:00pm

Click on the dates above for more information.

Dred & Harriett Scott – Author Talk & Book Signing – 10/1/2011

Webmaster — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:31:56 +0000

Dred Scott - Author Signing - 10/1/2011 (click to enlarge)

The Roanoke Library of Virginia and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture are collaborating with others to co-sponsor on October 1, 2011, the Dred and Harriett Scott Book: A Case Study in Finding Missing Links author’s signing by Library of Congress Featured Author, Ruth Ann Hager.

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The 22nd Henry Street Heritage Festival

Webmaster — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:59:12 +0000

22nd Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival
Saturday September 17, 2011
Elmwood Park
11:30 am to 10 pm

“Rhythms of a Village”

Come and enjoy a celebration of African American heritage (traditions, food, merchandise, and entertainment), and reunite with family and friends as you explore the Rhythms of a Village:

Merchant Village
Food Village
411 – Community Information Village
Health Village
Children’s Village

This year’s festival has two new events: Roanoke’s Got Talent and the HSHF Sweet Potato Pie Bake-off. Think you know talent? Do you have discriminating taste buds? Both events will have audience participation in the Final Judging!

The festival line up:

Rhythmic Expressions
Gospel Inspiration
Sweet Potato Pie Bake Off
Roanoke’s Got Talent
Mid-Day Concert Series
VIBE 100 Concert Series

Come enjoy the Rhythms of 80′s chart topping recording artist LAKESIDE as they take you on a “Fantastic Voyage!” LAKESIDE and other National Recording Artists will be part of the evening concert program.

The Henry Street Heritage Festival (HSHF) is the signature fundraising event for the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Inc., a non-profit organization (501(c)3). Proceeds from the festival benefit the museum’s operating funds.

Sunday Jazz Brunch – September 11, 2011

Webmaster — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:20:06 +0000

Inaugural Sunday Jazz Brunch Fundraiser
to benefit the Harrison Museum of African American Culture

Featured Entertainment by Mike Stephens & Friends of Waldorf, Maryland

Sunday, September 11, 2011
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hotel Roanoke Shenandoah Ballroom

RSVP form available after payment.

Image used with permission from Galerie Francois II – Roanoke,VA

HMAAC Administrative Office – 540-857-4395

Helene Steene – International Artist Exhibit

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:24:30 +0000

Abstract Impressions: Helene Steene

July 12 – August 8, 2011
Taubman Museum of Art
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HMAAC Receives Several Grants

Webmaster — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:57:31 +0000

HMMAC Receives the Taubman Grant for $25,000
HMAAC Receives a grant for $25,000 from the Roanoke Arts Commission