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Poet Men; Marvin K. White and Reginald Harris
Monday, October 18 - 6 pm
Join us for a lively reading and discussion with two established writers whose thought-provoking innovative poetry challenges social and cultural norms as black queer thinkers, activists, and soothsayers. Hosted by Steven G. Fullwood, project director of the Black Gay & Lesbian Archive.
Don't miss also: Women Thinkers: E. Francis White, Shawn Smith, and Eva Yaa Asantewaa on Monday, October 25 at 6 pm.
Africans in Colonial New York: Educators' Workshop
Tuesday, October 19 - 5 p.m.
Teachers are invited to join Schomburg scholars and park rangers from the New York African Burial Ground National Monument for this workshop about the history and cultural contributions of New York City’s early African population.
Registration required. Contact schomburged@nypl.org or 212-491-2234 for more info.
More Education @ the Schomburg events:
The Sacred in the Secular Classroom: A Panel Discussion for Educators on Tuesday, October 26 at 5 pm.
Bring Your "A" Game Film Screening for School Groups on Wednesday, October 27 at 10:30 am.
Future Classics
Wednesday, October 20 - 7 pm
The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Classical Theatre of Harlem present staged readings at the Schomburg Center on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, visit www.fdcac.org or call (212) 864-3375.
Osmany Paredes Quartet
Saturday, October 23 - 1 pm
The Schomburg Center in collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concert Series presents Osmany Pardes Quartet. Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concert Series is a program of the Weill Music Institute. Carnegie Hall’s Neighboorhood Concert Series is sponsored by Target.
Free Admission. First come, first served. RSVP Required at (212) 491-2040.
Wednesday Sings
Wednesday, October 27 - 6:30 pm
From gospel, to jazz and r&b we will help you discover your unique sound and voice. Every month join instructors from Vy Higginsen’s Mama Foundation of the Arts to learn to sing for joy, fun, and energy.
Space is limited. Registration required at schomburgrsvp@nypl.org or call (212) 491-2229.
James Baldwin: Down from the Mountaintop
Saturday, October 30 - 7 pm
Don’t miss this solo play written and performed by Tony Award nominee Calvin Levels which depicts the rich and impassioned life of the esteemed novelist, playwright, essayist and civil rights activist James Baldwin.
Tickets: Members, $12; Non-members, $15. To buy your tickets call the Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206 or go to Telecharge.com.
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