Black History Museum Announces Aug. Schedule
DETROIT - Events at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
August 2010
2010 Roots, Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Slam
Wednesday 8/4 @ 7 pm
Detroit Jazz Fest in partnership with CityWide Poets presents the 2010 Rhythm, Roots & Rhyme Poetry Slam, with 3 youth and adult sessions, starting August 4 at the Charles H. Wright Museum. For more information on how to sign up and compete, contact Phoenix at rrrpoetryslam@gmail.com or via phone at (313) 207-6572. No cost. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/6-2010-rhythm-roots-a-rhyme-poetry-slam.html
The Legacies Project (film screening)
Thursday 8/5 @ 6 pm
Presented by Nice Work Public Media, The Legacies Project trains high school and college students to interact with community elders through filming comprehensive oral histories, encouraging a reassessment of American attitudes on aging in the best way possible – not by preaching, but by creating a huge volume of meaningful intergenerational exchanges. The possibilities – and the stories – are endless. For more information, please contact Jay Nelson at (734) 327-5901. No cost. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/17-the-legacies-project-film-screening.html
http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/10-hustle-for-history.html
2010 Dancin' On The Street (D.O.T.S.) Festival
Saturday 8/14 @ 12 - 8 pm
The Heidelberg Project in partnership with the Charles H. Wright Museum celebrate Detroit's diversity in music and dance on the 3600 block of Heidelberg and Elba streets from 12 - 8 pm, rain or shine! Highlights include music and street performers, children's activities, fun, food & other entertainment. For more information please download the flyer at http://heidelberg.org/DOTS%20Festival%20Flyer.pdf. No cost. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/14-2010-dancin-on-the-street-festival.html
http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/11-hustle-for-history.html
28th Annual African World Festival
Friday – Sunday, 8/20 - 22 from 12 – 11 pm each day
The Charles H. Wright Museum presents the 28th Annual African World Festival at Hart Plaza on Detroit’s beautiful riverfront. Be among the 350,000 souls in the sun-drenched sea of humanity exploring the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of African and African American culture and music. Headliners include legendary reggae ambassadors Third World and native son K'Jon. This family-friendly festival includes something for all ages - the children’s Watoto Village, the Health is Wealth Pavilion, Generation Next Kingdom, and the Artists’ & Elder’s Villages. No cost. 
For more information, please call (313) 494-5844. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/9-28th-annual-african-world-festival.html
2010 Roots, Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Slam (2nd session)
Saturday 8/21 @ 3 pm
Detroit Jazz Fest in partnership with CityWide Poets presents this second poetry slam at Hart Plaza’s Underground Café during African World Festival. For more information on how to sign up and compete, contact Phoenix at rrrpoetryslam@gmail.com or via phone at (313) 207-6572. No cost. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/7-2010-rhythm-roots-a-rhyme-poetry-slam.html
http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/12-hustle-for-history.html
Opening Reception for Portraits of Life and Landscapes: The Art of Frank Kelley, Jr.
Friday 8/27: 6 – 9 pm
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. Light refreshments will be served. No cost. http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/16-opening-reception-for-portraits-of-life-and-landscapes-the-art-of-frank-kelley-jr.html
http://chwmuseum.org/upcoming-events/details/13-hustle-for-history.html
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Ave.
Detroit Michigan, 48201
