Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Author Talk: If I Survive The Frederick Douglass Family’s Struggle for Liberty
2018-09-05 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, 21202, United States
Author Talk: If I Survive The Frederick Douglass Family’s “Struggle for Liberty” by Celeste-Marie Bernier
While there have been many public Frederick Douglass – the abolitionist, the statesman, the orator, the editor, the politician – it is now time to trace the many private lives of Douglass as a
family man. Sharing untold stories, this talk traces the activism, artistry and authorship of Frederick Douglass not in isolation but alongside the sufferings and struggles for survival of his daughters and sons. Working with unpublished writings, letters and speeches and photographs, we learn that the fight for freedom was a family business to which all the Douglasses dedicated their
lives. A book signing will follow with the author.
Included with Museum Admission
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Baltimore's Strange Fruit, A Story of Food Apartheid & the Struggle for Sovereignty
2018-08-26 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday @ 2 Films: Baltimore’s Strange Fruit, A Story of Food Apartheid & the Struggle for Sovereignty (69 minutes)
Produced by Black Yield Institute, this film explores the intersections of food, land, race and class politics through personal narrative and social commentary. The film follows the historical woes and triumphs of people of African Descent within the food system, while highlighting contemporary efforts to address food apartheid in Baltimore. A panel discussion will follow with filmmakers Eric Jackson and Maddie Hardy.
Included with Museum Admission
For more information call 443-263-1800

Short Cutz Show: A Live Storytelling Jam and Slam - Sister's Edition
2018-08-24 19:00 - 23:00
Short Cutz Show: A Live Storytelling Jam and Slam- Sister’s Edition
Vibe to a live, short oral-storytelling jam with Charm City’s black sisters. Hear 10 stories from 10 black women on 1 specific theme with 1 DJ and host cuttin up live in front of an audience. This month’s story theme song is “I’m Every Woman” featuring prolific black sisters in the Baltimore community. Presented by Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, the Cambiot Group and Darius Wilmore.
In Conjunction with the exhibition, Black Women: Images and Perceptions In Popular Culture
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Peabody Composition and Improvisation Summer Camp Concert
2018-08-17 18:30 - 23:00
Musical Program: Peabody Composition and Improvisation Summer Camp Concert
Friday, August 17, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy a summer concert rocking to the creative musical tones of Baltimore City Youth from the Peabody Preparatory Improvisation and Creative Composition Ensemble. Their repertoire will include new improvisational works created during a one-week summer intensive workshop with Baltimore City youth and the Peabody Institute ensemble members.
For more information call 443-263-1800
Admission: Free

Reflections of Baltimore Community Day
2018-07-28 12:00 - 16:00
Experience perspectives of Baltimore through the lens of contemporary artists, their art work and performances. Activities will include artist talks, spoken word, line dancing, and a mural art project for all ages. Featured artists include street photographers Kyle Pompey and Shannon Wallace, Baltimore Artist Collaborative Wickerham & Lomax, muralist Megan Lewis and DewMore Baltimore Youth Poetry Team, a national award winning youth organization which is passionate about writing, performing and advocating for change in their community. View a youth inspired pop up photography show curated by Wide Angle Youth Media.
In conjunction with Reflections of Baltimore exhibition.
Cost: Pay What You Can (Suggested donation: $5)

There is Something About Edgefield
2018-07-14 14:00 - 16:00
In conjunction with Remnants of Hatred: Slavery Artifacts of Today Exhibition, we present another Genealogy Program, entitled “There is Something About Edgefield Shining a Light on the Black Community through History Genealogy & Genetic DNA” by Edna Gail Bush and Natonne Elaine Kemp
Through their ancestors stories, family historians Bush and Kemp take us on a compelling journey through African American history using genealogical research. The community is Edgefield, South Carolina, where an enslaved maternal line is traced to 1799. Follow the authors through years of meticulous genealogical research and DNA testing as they reclaim their family stories and inspire others to embark on their own family journeys.
A book signing will follow with Natonne Elaine Kemp. Learn more about the book here.
Included with Museum admission.

Story Reading and Puppet Show: Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt
2018-07-14 12:00 - 13:00
Story Reading and Puppet Show: “Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt”
Join Callaloo Kids in a live story reading and an award-winning puppetry performance on their new book release written by Marjuan Canady and illustrated by Nabeeh Bilal. In search of a long lost patch from her grandmother’s quilt, Zoe and her friend Winston travel to the Gullah Sea Islands where they meet the slick-talking Bruh Rabbit, who tricks them into handing over their quilt and vanishes to the magical island of Sankofaland. With time running out, Zoe and Winston enlist the help of some new friends to catch the trickster and find the missing patch before it’s too late.
Appropriate for Ages 3-7.
Included with Museum Admission.

Dance Showcase - Mirrored Reflections: An Intimate Portrait
2018-06-23 14:00 - 16:00
Dance Showcase – Mirrored Reflections: An Intimate Portrait
Enjoy dance performances exploring reflections of ourselves in our personal spaces and celebrating iconic figures that impacted our community. Dance performances will be presented by Dance Baltimore and other local dance companies. In conjunction with Reflections: Intimate Portraits of Iconic African Americans.
For more information call 443-263-1800
Included with museum admission

Third Thursday Happy Hour Outdoors with the KERQ Band
2018-06-21 17:00 - 22:00
The weather is warm and we are taking the live music and fun outside for the spring/ summer season. Mix with us under the stars while enjoying some of the hottest groups in the area. A whole new vibe for your Third Thursday experience!
Add a bit of luxury to your evening! Take an exclusive late night tour, listen to live music, have a culinary treat and match it up with one of our signature drinks. Third Thursdays offer up an experience unlike any other. The Lewis Museum and WEAA 88.9 presents Third Thursdays.
Doors open at 5pm. Show starts at 6pm.
Performer: KERQ Band
At the Door – Members – $8/ Non-Members – $10
Cash bar and food are available for purchase

Caribbean Heritage Month Program: From Sugar Cane to Cotton: My Jamaican American Transition
2018-06-16 14:00 - 17:00
From Sugar Cane to Cotton is a memoir about the life and times of Jamaican born and former Penn State Football player Ricardo Rowe. Ricardo carefully navigated his life’s story to tackle tough social issue’s like race relations, the need for more diversity in an ever changing world, child abuse etc. He gives his view on the Penn State football scandal from a former player’s perspective. He takes a tough look at racism, and how it’s effecting our world, and the need for more planned communities, like Columbia Maryland. This book has a little bit for everybody, sports fans, community leaders, or just someone looking for an enjoyable read.
Ricardo Rowe was born in Hanover Jamaica, in a place called Phoenix Town. At the age of seven he migrated to Columbia Maryland. Ricardo is now leading grass roots efforts in his home country to install miniature lending libraries in poor neighborhoods in Jamaica. A book signing along with Caribbean music and light refreshments will followed.
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Date and Time
Saturday, June 16, 2:00 pm
Contact Information
For more information call 443-263-1800
Admission
Included with museum admission

Dance Showcase - Mirrored Reflections: An Intimate Portrait
2018-06-14 14:00 - 17:00
Enjoy dance performances exploring reflections of ourselves in our personal spaces and celebrating iconic figures that impacted our community. Dance performances will be presented by Dance Baltimore and other local dance companies. In conjunction with Reflections: Intimate Portraits of Iconic African Americans.
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