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SUMMARY:The History of Slavery in Sonoma County from 1850 - Amy Kittelstrom
DESCRIPTION:Events At the Museum:\nThe History of Slavery in Sonoma County from 1850 – Lecture by Amy Kittelstrom\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\n2:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Kittelstrom is a Professor of History at Sonoma State University who specializes in American thought and culture. She is the author of The Religion of Democracy (Penguin\, 2015). She has written critical essays on the state of the American intellectual history. Since 2023\, Amy has been the lead investigator of groundbreaking research on the history of slavery in Sonoma County\, California\, in partnership with the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP. There will be a question and answer section following the lecture.\n\n\nAbout The Exhibit\nA Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility\nFebruary 13 – March 29\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \nThe exhibit will be celebrating 100 years of commemoration of Black History. As we enter the Centennial\, we will highlight the people\, events and achievements of the African diaspora in the United States and focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. The Exhibit will be free and open to the public after the grand opening.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/the-history-of-slavery-in-sonoma-county-from-1850-amy-kittelstrom/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Presentations
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Petaluma Museum
DESCRIPTION:Events At the Museum:\nStory Time at the Petaluma Museum\n\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\nStory Reading at 11 am and 12:00 pm.\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult. Grab a free book\, snack and create an art project with Jose from the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Exhibit\nA Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility\nFebruary 13 – March 29\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \nThe exhibit will be celebrating 100 years of commemoration of Black History. As we enter the Centennial\, we will highlight the people\, events and achievements of the African diaspora in the United States and focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. The Exhibit will be free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/story-time-at-the-petaluma-museum/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Presentations
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Night Out & Black History Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Events At the Museum:\nValentine’s Night Out & Black History Exhibit Opening\nFebruary 13\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nStarts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM\nTickets: $35 – Available Here\n\nFeaturing live music by Sky Palace ( singer-song writer\, dancer\, actress\, model) and Dave Amato (a soulful guitarist that always plays from the heart.)\n\nWhether you’re coming with a partner\, friends\, or on your own\, join us for a stylish Valentine’s night out featuring live music\, champagne and refreshments\, dancing\, and a docent-led tour of our new exhibit\, A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility.\nStarts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM\nTickets: $35 – Available Here or Scan the Code Below: \n \nAbout The Exhibit\nA Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility\nFebruary 13 – March 29\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \nThe exhibit will be celebrating 100 years of commemoration of Black History. As we enter the Centennial\, we will highlight the people\, events and achievements of the African diaspora in the United States and focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. The Exhibit will be free and open to the public after the grand opening.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/valentines-night-out-black-history-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Presentations
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SUMMARY:Current Exhibit-A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility
DESCRIPTION:A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility\nFebruary 13 – March 29\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday\,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nAdmission Free\,  Donations Appreciated \nThe exhibit will be celebrating 100 years of commemoration Black History. As we enter the centennial\, we will highlight the people\, events and achievements of the African diaspora in the United States and focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. The Exhibit will be free and open to the public after the grand opening.\nEvents At the Museum:\nValentine’s Night Out & Black History Exhibit Opening\nFebruary 13\, 2026\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nStarts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM\nTickets: $35 – Available Here\n\nFeaturing live music by Sky Palace ( singer-song writer\, dancer\, actress\, model) and Dave Amato (a soulful guitarist that always plays from the heart.)\n\nWhether you’re coming with a partner\, friends\, or on your own\, join us for a stylish Valentine’s night out featuring live music\, champagne and refreshments\, dancing\, and a docent-led tour of our new exhibit\, A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility.\nStarts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM\nTickets: $35 – Available Here or Scan the Code Below: \n \nStory Time at the Petaluma Museum\nFebruary 21\, 2026\nStory Reading at 11 am and 12:30.\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult. Grab a free book\, snack and create an art project with Jose from the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County. \n\n“The History of Slavery in Sonoma County from 1850.”\nFebruary 22\, 2026\nLecture\, 2:30 pm\nAmy Kittelstrom is a Professor of History at Sonoma State University who specializes in American thought and culture. She is the author of The Religion of Democracy (Penguin\, 2015). She has written critical essays on the state of the American intellectual history. Since 2023\, Amy has been the lead investigator of groundbreaking research on the history of slavery in Sonoma County\, California\, in partnership with the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP. There will be a question and answer section following the lecture. \n\nEvents at other Locations in the Community\n \n\nFebruary 6\, 2026 – The Dorian Mode Black History Jazz Concert\nDoors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7.\nDrinks and refreshments will be served\nLocation – Polly Klaas Community Theater\n417 Western Ave. Cost $60.00.\nTo purchase tickets go to our website at www.pbcd4us.com and scan the QR code.\n\n\nFebruary 28\, 2026 – Annual Black History Month Program at New Life Christian Church\n1310 Clegg St.\, Petaluma.\nTime: 5:30 p.m.\nThe program will highlight the remarkable stories of previous and current generations of African Americans through music\, dance\, poetry and their fight for justice and equality.\n\nCheck our website for additions/changes: www.pbcd4us.com\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/upcoming-exhibit-a-century-of-black-history-commemorations-a-future-of-possibility/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Presentations,Next Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Lecture - Kim Hester Williams\, PhD - Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\nFebruary 13 – March 30\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nFebruary 16\, Lecture by  Kim Hester Williams\, PhD\nStarts at 2:30 pm\n \nKim will talk about the impact of Black Labor on our country ‘s economy and the quality of life for workers. She is an amazing speaker\, so you don’t want to miss her-be prepared to get your questions answered.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/lecture-kim-hester-williams-phd-blacks-in-the-labor-force-breaking-barriers-building-legacies/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T123000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Museum - Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\nFebruary 13 – March 30\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nFebruary 15\, Story Time at the Museum\nStory Readings at 11 am and 12:30 pm\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult.  Come grab some free books and create a community quilt with the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/story-time-at-the-museum-blacks-in-the-labor-force-breaking-barriers-building-legacies/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T210352
CREATED:20250207T212043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212240Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening - Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\nFebruary 13 – March 30\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nFebruary 13\,  Opening Reception\nDoors open at 6 pm\nThe exhibit will include information about African Americans whose work has helped to build the great country that we live in. The exhibit will open with music and a tribute to Henry Chenault. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Chenault\, you want to be at the exhibit opening to hear the story of this Black man who is a part of Petaluma’s legacy. Exhibit will run through March. A donation to the museum is welcomed. \nAbout This Exhibit: \nThe Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is pleased to present “Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\,” a revealing new exhibition that highlights Black labor leaders past and present. \nBrought to colonial America on slave ships in the 1600’s\, African American slaves became a keystone of labor in the newly formed United States. The labor of Black workers has been crucial to the economic development of the United States. Yet because of racism and segregation\, their contribution remains largely unknown. \nPresented by Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\, this exhibit will focus on the various ways that work of all kinds – free and involuntary\, skilled\, and unskilled\, vocational and professional intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. We will honor Black labor leaders and educate the public about this vital sector of the work force. \nDownload and Print the Schedule of Events \nEVENTS: \nFebruary 7 – Jazz Concert – DoRiaN Mode\nat the Polly Klass Community Center\n417 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\nTickets are $50 – to purchase go to Eventbrite or you can go to  www.pbcd4us.com and it will take you to Eventbrite .\nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, Concert starts at 7pm\nJoin us for an entertaining and educational evening with Dorian Mode. They will be playing music that relates to our theme and presenting valuable information about the songs and their composers.  All seats in the house are special with an amazing view\, drinks\, and treats. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite. \nFebruary Programming at the Museum\nTickets for all events will be available via the Museum’s website: petalumamuseum.org and Eventbrite page or  at pbcd4us.com. \nFebruary 13\,  Opening Reception\nDoors open at 6 pm\nThe exhibit will include information about African Americans whose work has helped to build the great country that we live in. The exhibit will open with music and a tribute to Henry Chenault. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Chenault\, you want to be at the exhibit opening to hear the story of this Black man who is a part of Petaluma’s legacy. Exhibit will run through March. A donation to the museum is welcomed. \nFebruary 15\, Story Time at the Museum\nStory Readings at 11 am and 12:30 pm\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult.  Come grab some free books and create a community quilt with the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! \nFebruary 16\, Lecture by  Kim Hester Williams\, PhD\nStarts at 2:30 pm\nKim will talk about the impact of Black Labor on our country ‘s economy and the quality of life for workers. She is an amazing speaker\, so you don’t want to miss her-be prepared to get your questions answered. \nFebruary 22\,  Annual Black History Program at the New Life Christian Church (1310 Clegg Street)\nProgram starts at 5:30 pm\nBlack Business owners from Sonoma County will be sharing about their work from 4:30 to 5:30\nIn addition to music\, dance and education\, this program will include information about African Americans that have helped to build this great country we live in. Come and learn of those heading up labor unions and working in all fields today. \nMarch 26\, Lecture at the Petaluma Community Center by Miriam Thaggert\nStarts at 6pm\nWe invite you to attend a lecture by Miriam Thaggert on her book\, Riding Jane Crow.African American Women on the American Railroad. This event will be held via Zoom\, free and open to the public with community members present for Q& A. \nMiriam Thaggert is a Professor of English at the University of Buffalo. She is the author of two books: Riding Jane Crow and Images of Black Modernism:  Verbal and Visual Strategies of the Harlem Renaissance. She also co-edited two volumes: A History of the Harlem Renaissance and\nAfrican American Literature in Transition 1920-30\, both published by Cambridge University Press. Her writings have appeared in many peer – reviewed journals. Her interest in train travel began at the Newberry Library in Chicago where she spent a year-long fellowship combing through the substantial Pullman Company archives held there. \nCheck the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development website for changes pbcd4us.com \nAbout Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development exists to share Black history and culture with our community. We do this through our annual Black History program\, Black History exhibit and other events that we share with our community free of charge to encourage attendance by all. pbcd4us.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/exhibit-opening-blacks-in-the-labor-force-breaking-barriers-building-legacies/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\nFebruary 13 – March 30\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nThe Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is pleased to present “Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\,” a revealing new exhibition that highlights Black labor leaders past and present. \nBrought to colonial America on slave ships in the 1600’s\, African American slaves became a keystone of labor in the newly formed United States. The labor of Black workers has been crucial to the economic development of the United States. Yet because of racism and segregation\, their contribution remains largely unknown. \nPresented by Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\, this exhibit will focus on the various ways that work of all kinds – free and involuntary\, skilled\, and unskilled\, vocational and professional intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. We will honor Black labor leaders and educate the public about this vital sector of the work force. \nDownload and Print the Schedule of Events \nEVENTS: \nFebruary 7 – Jazz Concert – DoRiaN Mode\nat the Polly Klass Community Center\n417 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\nTickets are $50 – to purchase go to Eventbrite or you can go to  www.pbcd4us.com and it will take you to Eventbrite .\nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, Concert starts at 7pm\nJoin us for an entertaining and educational evening with Dorian Mode. They will be playing music that relates to our theme and presenting valuable information about the songs and their composers.  All seats in the house are special with an amazing view\, drinks\, and treats. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite. \nFebruary Programming at the Museum\nTickets for all events will be available via the Museum’s website: petalumamuseum.org and Eventbrite page or  at pbcd4us.com. \nFebruary 13\,  Opening Reception\nDoors open at 6 pm\nThe exhibit will include information about African Americans whose work has helped to build the great country that we live in. The exhibit will open with music and a tribute to Henry Chenault. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Chenault\, you want to be at the exhibit opening to hear the story of this Black man who is a part of Petaluma’s legacy. Exhibit will run through March. A donation to the museum is welcomed. \nFebruary 15\, Story Time at the Museum\nStory Readings at 11 am and 12:30 pm\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult.  Come grab some free books and create a community quilt with the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! \nFebruary 16\, Lecture by  Kim Hester Williams\, PhD\nStarts at 2:30 pm\nKim will talk about the impact of Black Labor on our country ‘s economy and the quality of life for workers. She is an amazing speaker\, so you don’t want to miss her-be prepared to get your questions answered. \nFebruary 22\,  Annual Black History Program at the New Life Christian Church (1310 Clegg Street)\nProgram starts at 5:30 pm\nBlack Business owners from Sonoma County will be sharing about their work from 4:30 to 5:30\nIn addition to music\, dance and education\, this program will include information about African Americans that have helped to build this great country we live in. Come and learn of those heading up labor unions and working in all fields today. \nMarch 26\, Lecture at the Petaluma Community Center by Miriam Thaggert\nStarts at 6pm\nWe invite you to attend a lecture by Miriam Thaggert on her book\, Riding Jane Crow.African American Women on the American Railroad. This event will be held via Zoom\, free and open to the public with community members present for Q& A. \nMiriam Thaggert is a Professor of English at the University of Buffalo. She is the author of two books: Riding Jane Crow and Images of Black Modernism:  Verbal and Visual Strategies of the Harlem Renaissance. She also co-edited two volumes: A History of the Harlem Renaissance and\nAfrican American Literature in Transition 1920-30\, both published by Cambridge University Press. Her writings have appeared in many peer – reviewed journals. Her interest in train travel began at the Newberry Library in Chicago where she spent a year-long fellowship combing through the substantial Pullman Company archives held there. \nCheck the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development website for changes pbcd4us.com \nAbout Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development exists to share Black history and culture with our community. We do this through our annual Black History program\, Black History exhibit and other events that we share with our community free of charge to encourage attendance by all. pbcd4us.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/blacks-in-the-labor-force-breaking-barriers-building-legacies/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Opening Reception,Exhibit Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T183000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening – African Americans and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Opening!\nYou’re Invited!\nBlack History Month – African Americans and the Arts\n\nMakeda Kumasi\nFebruary 9\, 2024 – Exhibit Open House – Doors open at 6:30 pm\nFeaturing Special Guest Makeda Kumasi. Makeda is a performer\, dancer\, storyteller\, noted speaker and lecturer\, teacher and much more.\nCost – $10\, but no one will be turned away \nMuseum Exhibit Hours: Thursdays Thru Sundays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nFree and Open to the Public\nThru March 31\, 2024 \nMakeda is from San Bernardino and is a dancer\, storyteller and much more.  She will mystify us with one of her original stories. Makeda has previously released a CD\, “A Spoken Word Experience.”  Along with her spoken word stories\, Makeda will also be playing an African instrument at our opening. \n\nSponsors of  “The Urban Djali Tour” \nBiography\nMakeda Kumasi is the founder of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS\, as well as the co-founder and artistic director of The Umoja Ensemble of the Inland Empire. She attended CalArts before receiving her B.A. in Communications from Cal State\, Fullerton\, and her M.F.A in Theater from the University of Southern California. She also possesses an MA in Elementary Education\, and is a wife\, mother of three children\, and a caregiver for her mother. \nAlong with being a featured performer on stage and T.V.\, Kumasi has danced for two prominent Southern California based African dance ensembles\, Abalaye African Dancers; an Orange County Arts Group\, and Niancho Eniyaley African Performers. Kumasi has been featured on MTV’s Starting Over\, BET’s Fly Poet\, and the first season of So You Think You Can Dance?\, as well as several independent films and theater projects. \nKumasi is a University of California\, Riverside Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Dance\, as well as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Theater\, Film and Digital Production\, where she directed and choreographed productions of Marisol by José Rivera and Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman. Kumasi is also an adjunct professor in the Performing Arts Department at Long Beach City College (LBCC). \nRecently\, Kumasi received the 2023 Living Cultures Grant from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts as a Culture Bearer\, as well as being one of 26 individual artists to receive a California Arts Council grant through Creative Corps Inland Empire to be the lead artists in the production of a yearlong performing arts project titled “Dancing with the Leaders of the Inland Empire”. \n \nIn Summer of 2021 she released her first wide release album\, A Spoken Word Experience including music videos for the tracks Maat and Electricity which can be found on most major digital music platforms and YouTube. Kumasi is expanding the tour of her multimedia show\, Urban Djali Tour which is based on the album. The Urban Djali Tour show features various dance genres\, original video\, photography\, and paintings\, as well as music from West African instruments that Kumasi plays\, including a 21 string Malian instrument called the kora. \nhttp://makedakumasi.net \nNOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON by Makeda Kumasi: \n12 Days in Senegal… A short travel memoir for the avid reader. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=12+Days+in+Senegal&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A12+Days+in+Senegal \nI See Hip Hop Afrika… A poetry picture book the entire family can enjoy. http://www.amazon.com/I-See-Hip-Hop-Afrika/dp/1514413922/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454530277&sr=8-1&keywords=I+See+Hip+Hop+Afrika
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/exhibit-opening-african-americans-and-the-arts/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Event,Exhibit Opening Reception,Exhibit Presentations
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Exhibit – African Americans and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Our Current Exhibit: \nBlack History Month – African Americans and the Arts\nFebruary 9\, 2024 – March 30\, 2024\nCost – Free\, Donations Appreciated\nMuseum Hours: Thursdays Thru Sundays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n \nAfrican Americans and the Arts\nIn alignment with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s 2024 Black History Month festival theme\, Petaluma Blacks for Community Development presents African Americans and the Arts\, an exhibition at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, February 9-March 30. The exhibition will celebrate African American expression across several genres\, including music\, dance\, literature\, film\, architecture\, and the visual arts. Works from artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro movement\, Black Renaissance\, hip-hop\, and Afrofuturism will be featured. \nAfrican Americans and the Arts will showcase local contemporary artists Denise Ward and Orin Carpenter\, and will also highlight the artistic achievements of acclaimed African American painters across the decades\, including Joshua Johnson\, Alma Thomas\, and Faith Ringgold. The exhibition will also highlight the accomplishments of award-winning science fiction writer Octavia Butler\, groundbreaking dancer Misty Copeland\, pioneering architect Norma Merrick Sklarek\, and lauded filmmaker Spike Lee. Additionally\, the exhibition will recognize the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and honor the contributions of numerous Black American musicians. \nAn opening reception for the exhibition will take place at the Museum on February 9 at 6:30pm. The event will include a performance by special guest Makeda Kumasi\, a multi-talented dancer\, storyteller\, teacher\, and much more. Kumasi will dance and play African drums. Admission to the opening reception is $10\, but no one will be turned away. \nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development will kick off Black History Month at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum with a sold-out annual jazz concert featuring Dorian Mode on February 2 at 7:00pm. \nOther Black History Month events organized by Petaluma Blacks for Community Development and partners include the following: \n\nFeb 4: Art in Conversation with Denise Ward and Orin Carpenter at the Petaluma Arts Center\nFeb 15: Tina Rogers will perform two 30 minute hip-hop sessions at the Polly Klaas Center\nFeb 17: Keenan Webster will share music of the banjo related instruments at the Petaluma Library\nFeb 18: Art in Conversation with Denise and Rose Hill at the Santa Rosa Museum\nFeb 24: Annual Black History Program at the New Life Christian Church\n\nPlease see petalumamuseum.com for exhibition information and visit pbcd4us.com for additional information and programming details.
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/black-history-month-exhibit-african-americans-and-the-arts/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Opening Reception,Exhibit Presentations
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Jazz Concert Celebrating Black History Month - The doRiaN Mode
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out!\nFriday\, February 2\, 2024\n7:00-9:00 PM\n$35 Downstairs Seating\, $40 Limited Balcony Seating\nLast year’s concert sold-out\, so reserve early!\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.\nSold Out!\nPurchase Tickets\nThe concert features local vintage jazz & blues group\, The doRiaN Mode\, with Bob Johns on piano/trumpet\, David Scott on sax/flute\, Tony Blake on drums and Dorian Bartley on bass/vocals. This event is part of our Black History Month activities. \n\nImage courtesy of Mark Adams Photography\nIf you would like to keep in touch with The doRiaN Mode band and hear about their public shows visit their sign-up page:\nAnd follow them on Instagram: @thedorianmodecombo\nDORIAN BARTLEY (bass/vocals) formed The doRiaN Mode in 2013 to explore the roots of jazz. Born in Detroit to an African American father and white mother\, Dorian grew up in a family that valued music as an expression of art\, identity and politics. She loves jazz and its balance between creative freedom and structure\, the fun of swing and phrasing. She also works in other musical styles: country-roots with Foxes in the Henhouse\, classical with Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble and eclectic freelance groups around the Bay Area. Dorian studied at the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley and taught music in Petaluma’s public schools. \nBOB JOHNS (piano/trumpet) Bob’s early piano lessons grew into a desire to improvise like his father who played jazz trumpet in big bands and small groups. When he arrived in San Francisco after serving in the Navy\, Bob found like-minded players who formed the fusion group Nexus\, playing in San Francisco and the East Bay through the 80s. He played keyboard and trombone for a time in the African group\, Hedzoleh Soundz. Bob plays each Tuesday night with his jazz buddies at the Comstock Saloon in San Francisco’s North Beach. He hosts an Open Mic once a month in Petaluma at the United Methodist Church. \nDAVID SCOTT (sax/flute/vocals) left his hit rock & roll band in Australia and boarded a ship at age 18 to head for New Caledonia as a jazz musician. He settled for 10 years in Tahiti\, playing jazz\, rock and island music as well as learning French. David came to Sonoma County in 1989 and joined Gator Beat (now known as Gator Nation) playing Cajun & Zydeco music. He developed a unique style of interwoven horn and accordion and has mastered the technique of circular breathing (continuous tone without interruption) on his saxophone. David is a founder of Collaboration Jazz Band which performs locally. \nTONY BLAKE (drums) was born and raised in San Francisco. Eclectic in his percussive expression\, Tony is comfortable in symphony orchestras\, small jazz ensembles\, folk\, rock or world music groups. He has developed a playing style that draws on many traditions. Finding the common pulse to support the music inspires him\, no matter what the setting. Tony lives in Petaluma and works as an Environmental Scientist. He spends much of his free time traveling the San Francisco Bay Area making music. \n\nImage courtesy of Mark Adams Photography\nSponsored by Petaluma Museum Association – 20 4th Street\, Petaluma CA 94952 and\nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development – PO Box 2045\, Petaluma CA  94953-2045
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/2024-annual-jazz-concert-celebrating-black-history-month-the-dorian-mode/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Gospel & R&B Concert - Sharon D. Henderson
DESCRIPTION:Gospel & R&B Concert Starring\nSharon D. Henderson & Reflection\nPolly Klaas Community Theater\, 417 Western Ave\, Petaluma. \nSunday\, March 19\, 2023 – 4 p.m.\, Doors open at 3 p.m.\nCost: $40 Tickets and Refreshments\nPlease visit: Petaluma Blacks for Community Development – pbcd4us.com for ticket sales\nSharon D. Henderson\nSharon is a powerful singer and the lead vocalist in “Gosperational” and R & B band\, “Reflection”. She has been singing in church choirs since the age of three. Her earliest influences were Mahalia Jackson\, Rev James Cleveland and the great singers at her home church. As a teenager\, singing with the award-winning choir The Voices of Christ\, she had the opportunity to sing under the direction of gospel luminaries such as Reverend James Cleveland\, Helen J.H. Stephens\, and with great singers such as Reverend Daryl Coley. Sharon was blessed to travel and sing as a member of the Voices of Christ and Northern California Gospel Music Workshop of America. \nSharon has continued her career\, becoming a sought-after professional singer in the East Bay. For 16 years Sharon was a popular soloist with Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and is featured on their CD entitled “Rejoice“. Receiving rave reviews from the San Francisco Examiner\, Sharon’s moving a Cappella rendition of “Lawd How Come Me Heah” is a featured selection on her debut CD\, “Through It All”. \nNow as lead vocalist for the R&B band Reflection\, Sharon is able to continue her music ministry by singing at churches and in such night spots s as Yoshi’s in Oakland and Caffe Trieste in Berkeley. She sings great R&B classics from the 80s\, jazz standards\, pop and rock. \nThe Reflection Trio \nReflection includes the following members. Andrew Barnes Jamieson\, pianist\, composer. Lee Henderson on Bass and vocals. Lee\, is the current band leader for “Reflection” and has been playing bass for over 30 years. Anthony Simpson is a premier rhythm guitarist and songwriter. Vino (Alvin Thomas) on drums. Vino is a talented multi-instrumentalist with years of experience. \nPolly Klaas Community Theater\, 417 Western Ave\, Petaluma. Cost $40.00\, includes refreshments. Sharon has been singing since the age of three. She has received rave reviews from the San Francisco Examiner and her moving a cappella rendition of “Lawd How Come Me Heah” has moved some people to shout. \nPlease visit: Petaluma Blacks for Community Development – pbcd4us.com for ticket sales
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/gospel-rb-concert-sharon-d-henderson/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Announcement,Black History Month Activities,Event
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SUMMARY:Annual Jazz Concert Celebrating Black History Month - The doRiaN Mode
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!\nFriday\, February 3\, 2023\n7:00-9:00 PM\n$35 Downstairs Seating\, $40 Limited Balcony Seating\nLast year’s concert sold-out\, so reserve early!\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.\nThe concert features local vintage jazz & blues group\, The doRiaN Mode\, with Bob Johns on piano/trumpet\, David Scott on sax/flute\, Tony Blake on drums and Dorian Bartley on\nbass/vocals. This event is part of our Black History Month activities. \n\nImage courtesy of Mark Adams Photography\nIf you would like to keep in touch with The doRiaN Mode band and hear about their public shows visit their sign-up page:\nAnd follow them on Instagram: @thedorianmodecombo\nDORIAN BARTLEY (bass/vocals) formed The doRiaN Mode in 2013 to explore the roots of jazz. Born in Detroit to an African American father and white mother\, Dorian grew up in a family that valued music as an expression of art\, identity and politics. She loves jazz and its balance between creative freedom and structure\, the fun of swing and phrasing. She also works in other musical styles: country-roots with Foxes in the Henhouse\, classical with Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble and eclectic freelance groups around the Bay Area. Dorian studied at the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley and taught music in Petaluma’s public schools. \nBOB JOHNS (piano/trumpet) Bob’s early piano lessons grew into a desire to improvise like his father who played jazz trumpet in big bands and small groups. When he arrived in San Francisco after serving in the Navy\, Bob found like-minded players who formed the fusion group Nexus\, playing in San Francisco and the East Bay through the 80s. He played keyboard and trombone for a time in the African group\, Hedzoleh Soundz. Bob plays each Tuesday night with his jazz buddies at the Comstock Saloon in San Francisco’s North Beach. He hosts an Open Mic once a month in Petaluma at the United Methodist Church. \nDAVID SCOTT (sax/flute/vocals) left his hit rock & roll band in Australia and boarded a ship at age 18 to head for New Caledonia as a jazz musician. He settled for 10 years in Tahiti\, playing jazz\, rock and island music as well as learning French. David came to Sonoma County in 1989 and joined Gator Beat (now known as Gator Nation) playing Cajun & Zydeco music. He developed a unique style of interwoven horn and accordion and has mastered the technique of circular breathing (continuous tone without interruption) on his saxophone. David is a founder of Collaboration Jazz Band which performs locally. \nTONY BLAKE (drums) was born and raised in San Francisco. Eclectic in his percussive expression\, Tony is comfortable in symphony orchestras\, small jazz ensembles\, folk\, rock or world music groups. He has developed a playing style that draws on many traditions. Finding the common pulse to support the music inspires him\, no matter what the setting. Tony lives in Petaluma and works as an Environmental Scientist. He spends much of his free time traveling the San Francisco Bay Area making music. \n\nImage courtesy of Mark Adams Photography\nSponsored by Petaluma Museum Association – 20 4th Street\, Petaluma CA 94952 and\nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development – PO Box 2045\, Petaluma CA  94953-2045
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/annual-jazz-concert-celebrating-black-history-month-the-dorian-mode/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Concerts
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