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Black History Month |
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8th Annual Black History Month |
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Theme: Celebrating the Family |
February 2010 |
OPENING CELEBRATION - FREE EVENT |
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| Saturday, January 30: 2 - 5 pm | Free Admission |
| Museum London | 421 Ridout St. North |
 An
exciting program to kick off the 8th Annual Black History Month
hosted by London Black History Coordinating Committee. The
official opening of the “Home, New Home” exhibit at Museum
London that explores the many stories of our local Black
communities. Witness an historical portrayal of Dr. Alexander
Milton Ross, who traveled extensively through the Deep South
organizing and facilitating the escape of hundreds of enslaved
people via the Underground Railway. The Museum’s Community
Gallery will come alive with cultural groups and services
presenting their arts, crafts, and music. Refreshments served.
All ages welcome. For further info contact: London Museum 519-661-0333 or Marilyn 519-432-1133 |
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A BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM for CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES |
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| Friday, February 26: 5 - 8 pm | Free Admission |
| Saturday,
February 27: 10 am - 4 pm |
Admission $6.00
(Members& children under two admitted free) |
 Our
focus is family! Kids, bring your parents and friends to the
London Regional Children’s Museum and have fun singing, dancing,
playing games, listen to stories, get your hair braided, dress
up in traditional clothing and enjoy many other activities.
Sample foods from the Caribbean and Africa. For more information, please contact: Christina Lord 519-850-9997 or Dhira at Children's Museum 519-434-5726 |
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CLOSING GALA |
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| Thursday, February 25: 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Tickets available Feb 1st |
| Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library | 251 Dundas Street |
 Join
us for a sensational evening of music and dance celebrating the
8th Annual Black History Month Closing GALA, featuring Denise
Pelley, Marque Smith and Janis Mark, electric Soul, Saidat,
Rwandan Dancers, Steel Drums and more. Awards will also be
presented to two outstanding Black Community Achievers. You may
nominate people - nomination forms available on
our web-site, or
contact: Harold 519-686-7502 or email:
husher@rogers.com Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children (12 years and under) Tickets available at: Central Library, Community Outreach and Program Services 519.661.5122 Cross Cultural Learner Centre, 505 Dundas Street 519.432.1133 Festival Food Mart, 456 Southdale Road 519.649.7765 Parking: 2 hours free validated parking in Citi Plaza during Library hours. For more information contact: Harold 519.686.7502 or email: husher@rogers.com Marilyn 519.432.1133 |
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More information about these and
other Black History events please contact London Cross Cultural Learner Centre at 519.432.1133 or visit the Black History link at www.lcclc.org |
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