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  1. Black Heritage Celebration

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    Thursday, February 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!

    Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!

    Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by

    Madison Gas and Electric Company

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  2. Black Heritage Celebration

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    February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 13, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!

    Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!

    Performances
    – Traditional West African drumming with Drum Power

    Activities
    – Djembe drum building workshop with Ghanian artist Djam Vivie
    – Hambone and storytelling workshop with the Phenomenal NeBo
    – Black Luminaries button-making
    – Gallery of portraits by local youth artist Mychal Mayo
    – Black history collaborative coloring in the Art Studio
    – Museum-wide scavenger hunt

    Refreshments
    – Samples by Melly Mell’s Catering, while supplies last

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    February 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 22, 4–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission from 4 to 8 pm, no event tickets required!

    Enjoy performances from Leotha & Tamera Stanley and local Ghanaian drumming group Atimevu, a hambone workshop with the Phenomenal NeBo, an exhibition from portrait artist Desere Mayo, food from Madison Black-owned restaurants, crafts in the Art Studio, and a special museum-wide scavenger hunt! More details are upcoming, so please stay tuned for new performances, community partnerships, and activities.

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