Events Calendar
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September 9, 2010 - Total events: 235 |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/09 /2010
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Exhibition - Crowning Glories: Status, Style, and Self-Expression
Crowning Glories is a tribute to the beauty, style, and self-expression of black women, and a historical survey of their hat-wearing traditions from the late 1700s to the present. The tradition of African American women adorning themselves with extraordinary headwear goes back generations. Wrapping one’s head with cloth, for example, finds its roots among West African women. This practice, which survived the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, continues to be part of black women’s cultural heritage in the United States and throughout the Americas.
Crowning Glories features vintage drawings, photographs, and a variety of exciting hats loaned from the collections of local hat queens, including the renowned Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg. Also presented are hats created by locally and nationally recognized hat designers, such as Mr. Song, designer of the internationally renowned “Aretha Franklin” hat. From enslaved African American women, whose head coverings often doubled as protection from the elements during the week and subtle fashion statements on Sundays, to the extraordinary hats worn by Queen Mothers in the Red Hat Society, to the elaborate headwear that has evolved into symbols of high social status, viewers will gain insight into the culture surrounding the hat wearing traditions among black women.
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Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/09 /2010
(1:00 pm)
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Exhibition - Joe Louis: Hometown Hero
This comprehensive exhibition on the life of an iconic Detroit native is a must for sports fans everywhere. Born the son of an Alabama cotton picker, Joe Louis, known to many as the African American heavyweight champion named the "Brown Bomber," became a national hero and symbol of American democracy versus Nazi intolerance. Muhammad Ali said of Joe Louis, "I just give lip service to being the greatest. He was the greatest." The sportswriter, Jimmy Cannon, summed the Brown Bomber up best when he wrote; "He was a credit to his race – the human race."
Joe Louis: Hometown Hero presents the museum viewer with an extraordinary view of Joe Louis and his rise to iconic status. The exhibition presents in two parallel timelines: the Joe Louis Story and the American Story. Louis’ life story, in chronological sequence, is viewed against the backdrop of American history. Museum visitors can at once follow the life of Joe Louis and contemporaneously view his life within the context of many of the most important events in American history during the post Civil War Reconstruction Period and the 20th century: the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson establishing “separate but equal” as a legal basis for enforcing the separation of the races, World War I, the Great Migration and Depression, World War II, the U. S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Plessy in Brown vs. the Board of Education and the continuing struggle of African Americans for true equality and the end of racism.
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Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/09 /2010
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Who Am I? My DNA Diary
Scientists have utilized several scientific methods to answer the question where did humankind come from and how did they evolve into present day humans. The Who Am I Exhibition explores two of these methods. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in association with the International Museum Institute of New York, presents LUCY: The Story of Human Origins, which explores the use of anthropologic findings and fossil casts and The Genographic Project Exhibition that explores the use of genetic/DNA scientific techniques in understanding the origins of humankind.
Lucy, The Story of Human Origins, traces the beginning of humankind to modern man through the examination and comparison of 24 fossil casts of primates and hominids. These fossil casts are augmented with panels of supporting illustrations and an interactive computer program developed by the Arizona State University Institute for the Study of Human Origins. The program is narrated by Donald Johansson, the anthropologist, who discovered “Lucy.” This program provides video documentaries, visual timelines and maps that tell the story of human origins.
The Genographic Project is a real-time research effort that uses DNA as a study tool to map how humankind populated the planet. Launched in 2005, the project is a multi-year nonprofit partnership of National Geographic and IBM with global field research funded by the Waitt Family Foundation. At the core of the project is a global consortium of 11 regional scientific teams following an ethical and scientific framework and who are responsible for sample collection and analysis in their respective regions. The Project is open to members of the public to participate through purchasing a public participation kit from the Charles H. Wright Museum. Participants can also choose to donate their genetic results to the expanding database on the Genographic Web site (www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic). Sales of the kits help fund research and support a Legacy Fund for indigenous and traditional peoples’ community-led language revitalization and cultural projects.
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Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/09 /2010
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Opening Reception for Portraits of Life and Landscapes: The Art of Frank Kelley, Jr.
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Opening Reception for Portraits of Life and Landscapes: The Art of Frank Kelley, Jr., an exhibition in the Contemporary Artists' Gallery, which runs from 8/27 - 12/12/2010.
This exhibition was organized as part of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Contemporary Artist Program. Light refreshments will be served. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/09 /2010
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The Legacies Project (film screening)
Presented by Nice Work Public Media, The Legacies Project actively intervenes on our youth-obsessed culture by training high school and college students to interact with community elders through filming comprehensive oral histories.
As part of their work in class, students create stories about their interview subjects, or share material from several seniors to make mini-documentaries about a single topic. The resulting videos are screened for all project participants – students and their parents, senior interview subjects and their friends and family and facility staff.
The Legacies Project encourages a reassessment of American attitudes on aging in the best way possible – not by preaching, not by forcing, but by creating a huge volume of extended individual, meaningful intergenerational exchanges.
Students will find mentors. Seniors will be visited and their stories valued. And it will happen again, and again, and again. The possibilities – and the stories – are endless.
For more information, please contact Jay Nelson at (734) 327-5901.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Thu, Sep 09 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/10 /2010
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Black Storytellers' Weekend
The Detroit Association of Black Storytellers presents Black Storytellers’ Weekend September 10-12, including Storytellers Gone Wild Friday September 10 at 6 pm ($) featuring nationally renowned storyteller Oba William King from Chicago, IL.
On September 11 and 12, wonderful storytelling classes with tips and techniques on becoming better storytellers will be forthcoming from master storytellers living in our region, along with wonderful stories along the way.
For more information, please contact Linda Pierce at (313) 207-1656. |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/12 /2010
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Grandparent's Day: "Let's Move, Too!"
This phenomenal program honors our elders with activities for grandparents, parents and grandchildren including guided tours, African games and crafts, exercise workshops, family photographs, CD recordings of personal histories, and much, much more! This year's theme is "Let's Move, Too!" in honor of the first lady's initiative to stop childhood obesity.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Sustaining sponsors include AARP and Detroit Area Agency on Aging. Sponsored by The Women's Committee of the Charles H. Wright Museum.
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Sun, Sep 12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/12 /2010
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Hustle for History
Get your groove on with our weekly hustle lessons, taught by instructors "Two Left Feet" and "Shorti Smoove."
Free for Members, $7 for non-members. Purchase 5 lessons and receive a complimentary museum membership, making your next 12 months of hustle lessons FREE!
For more information, please call (313) 494-5800.
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Dates: Sep 12, 26 and Oct 3
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/12 /2010
(5:00 pm)
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Hustles for History
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3
Come get your groove on with our weekly hustle lessons, taught by instructors "Two Left Feet" and "Shorti Smoove." Free for Members, $7 for non-members. Purchase 5 lessons and receive a complimentary Museum membership!
For more information, please call (313) 494-5853.
Time: 5pm-7pm |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/14 /2010
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30 Days To Lose It Returns! Kickoff
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dates: 9/14, 9/28
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, four out of five African American women are overweight. In response to this health crisis, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is bringing back March's popular "30 Days To Lose It!" program as a year-long fitness and health drive. Aimed at helping African-American women – the leading casualties of such ills as obesity, heart disease and diabetes – to adopt comprehensive healthy lifestyles for the long haul, the museum will offer women fitness and health sessions every Thursday evening.
All sessions will feature a specialized weekly workout. Once a month, health seminars focusing on everything from nutrition to diabetes to being fit and fabulous from the inside out will precede the workouts. Free health screenings for up to 50 pre-registered women will also be offered on a monthly basis.
Bearing in mind the enthusiasm that March’s 30 Days To Lose It! fitness challenge inspired, our weekly work will culminate in a voluntary challenge every March where up to 10 contestants will be selected to compete for various prizes to see who among them can lose the most weight that month.
Free for members / $5 for non-members - purchase 8 sessions and receive a complimentary museum membership!
For more information, please call (313) 494-5817. |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/22 /2010
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Community Form
Help the City of Detroit develop their Strategic Framework to help develop the city now and for generations to come.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (doors open at 6pm) |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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09/25 /2010
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7th Biennial Awards for Excellence Legacy Dinner
Commemorating museum founder Dr. Charles H. Wright's 92nd birthday, join us as we honor "The Humanitarian from Detroit" and his legacy of excellence in the community and beyond with dinner, music and an awards ceremony.
Master of Ceremonies, The Honorable Titus McClary, former Mayor of Highland Park, Michigan will present awards to individuals in the following categories: Media Communication, Ms. Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press; Education, Dr. Irvin Reid, President Emeritus, Wayne Sate University; Fine Arts, Mr. Bill Harris, playwright and Professor, Wayne State University; Community Activitism, Reverend Nicholas Hood, Sr., retired Pastor Emeritus, Plymouth Congregational Church and retired Detroit City Councilman; Volunteerism, and Ms. Shirley Northcross, retired educator. The Friends Committee will also honor Mr. Robert (Bob) Shannon Sr. In Memoriam for his commitment and long service to the museum. Ms. Juanita Moore, President and CEO of the museum, will give opening remarks.
Tickets are $60, and are available in advance through the museum. No tickets will be sold at the door. Event includes valet parking, cash bar and entertainment; cocktails at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30. This event is sponsored by the Friends Committee of the Charles H. Wright Museum. For more information, please call (313) 494-5800.
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Sat, Sep 25 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
www.maah-detroit.org |
315 E. Warren Ave.
313-494-5800
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10/03 /2010
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Passing (theatrical production - matinee)
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00pm - 8:00pm
“Passing,” the play, is inspired by the true story of Minerva Roulhac who was adopted by a former slave and raised as black. Minerva raised eight children (all college-educated) and lived to be nearly 100 years old; her story confronts issues of race, identity, ethnicity, complexion, class and interracial relationships. "Passing" had a sold-out run Off-Broadway in Manhattan's theater district, and two previous performances sold out at the museum. This production stars Detroit's own Mayowa Reynolds.
Two performances: 2 pm matinee for $25, and 6 pm for $35 which includes complimentary valet, afterglow, wine, dessert and mingling with the cast. Proceeds to benefit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Sponsored by the Women's Committee of the Charles H. Wright Museum.
For more information, please call (313) 494-5800. |
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09/09 /2010
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Fuego Thursdays
Every Thursday from 8pm-2am join us at the Whitney Ghost Bar for our sizzlin Fuego Thursdays and learn the dances of the Salsa and Merengue!
Free dance lessons from 8:30-9:30pm. ...(more) |
09/09 /2010
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Farmers Market
The WSU Wednesday Farmers Market features local famers, with a focus on produce grown right here in Detroit.
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Located at 5201 Cass Ave in front of Prentis Hall (across from the ...(more) |
09/10 /2010
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Kisses
On the fringes of Dublin, two kids, Kylie (Kelly O’Neill) and Dylan (Shane Curry), live with their troubled families in a suburban housing complex drained of life, color and the ...(more) |
Detroit Institute of Arts
www.dia.org |
5200 Woodward Ave.
313-833-7900
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09/10 /2010
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Friday Night Live!
Kazimierz Brzozowski
7 & 8:30 PM
Pianist Kazimierz Brzozowski performs music by the great Polish composer, Frederic Chopin celebrating the 200 year anniversary of his birth. A native of Poland, Kazimierz ...(more) |
09/10 /2010
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First Friday
Time: 4-6pm
Jon Kozesky, Government Affairs Manager, G2G Consulting
Biotech startups: The government has a message for you–funds.
Are you starting a biotech company? Have you applied for federal appropriations to fund ...(more) |
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