Baltimore is hosting the 40th annual Artscape festival from August 2-4, featuring art exhibitions, youth programming, a vendor’s market, and performances from Chaka Khan, Sheila E., and The Original Wailers.
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Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center honor
The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
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Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns for eighth year
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary on July 4, featuring performances from Sister Carol, N’Dea Davenport, Navasha Daya, Orquesta Nfuzion, and more, as well as educational activities and fireworks.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is hosting a range of events this summer, including festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours, that will celebrate Black history, culture, and community, as well as educate people on sustainability and urban development.
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PRESS ROOM: Documentary shines a light on cotillions as a way to celebrate Black girlhood
A Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, is using the cotillion experience as programming for Black girls, many of whom live below the poverty line, and the documentary “The Debutantes” explores the pressure of paying bills, familial tensions and discovering themselves in a world where they feel judged.
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BET Awards return June 30 with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
The BET Awards return on June 30 with a performance-filled show featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Ice Spice, and more, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, and will air live on BET and various other networks.
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Dionne Harmon is making major moves in Hollywood as a producer. Next up: BET Awards on June 30
Dionne Harmon, president of Jesse Collins Entertainment, has become a highly-regarded producer in Hollywood, having worked on major projects and events including the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and the BET Awards.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.