The Pontiac Creative Art Center Celebrates Black History Month this Saturday with Two Free Events The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) invites the public to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 23, with two special events showcasing the talents and works of local African-American storytellers and musicians. The first event brings in author Jean Alicia Elster from 1:00–3:00 p.m. to discuss her award-winning book, The Colored Car. Her book is a coming of age story set in … [Read more...]
The Pontiac Creative Art Center Celebrates Black History Month
February 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Celebrating Black History through the Arts The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) invites the public to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with spoken word, poetry, drumming, singing, dancing, and more. This free event is in conjunction with Tina Randle, a Michigan poet, singer, and songwriter. Starting at 5:00 p.m., guests may meet visual artist Steven Paul Jones and view his artwork. Stage performances take the stage from 6:00 p.m. until … [Read more...]
The Rochester Hills Public Library Celebrates the Civil Rights Movement
January 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Many who know about the Civil Rights Movement know about Martin Luther King, Jr. but few know the other influential leaders who helped shape the movement. Learn these untold stories during Names Unspoken: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, Tuesday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. President of the Detroit Branch of Association for the Study of African American Life History will share stories of Bayard Rustin, who organized the March on Washington, Fannie Lou Hamer, who is the reason why … [Read more...]
Pontiac Creative Art Center Celebrates Black History Month
February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Two Friday events and a full month of art celebrate Black History month in Pontiac. The February show brings an artist in from Atlanta, GA and Yaktown Poets stop by for a variety show mid-month. Black History Month gets underway at the Pontiac Creative Art Center this Friday, February 5, for an art opening from Pontiac native Steven M. Tette S. The month-long show, Beneath the Façade, opens with a reception from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The show runs until March 5. From the … [Read more...]
