Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 8:00 PM CST
Peter Jericho & MGeni - Love Like This Concert
With roots stretching from Cameroon to Chicago, Peter Jericho finds refuge in the studio writing music and performing on stage. He springs from a lineage of crooners of different musical descent and uses his music to biend rhythms and melodies of his African heritage with elements of today's struggle to create a beautiful sound that is entertaining as well as politically and socially conscious. Peter is the piece of the puzzle still in the box. Not overlooked, nor missing, just simply STILL in the box, A Douala Boy born in Chicago but raised by the world. His music blends African sounds with funk, jazz, and soul influences; his is a story of sound era-defining music from across two shores. Since Releasing "The New Normal" in 2020 Peter has amassed bodies of original recordings in both English and French and as a singer-songwriter written a multitude culturally authentic new songs.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Saturday, February 17, 11:30 AM · 4544 N Lincoln Ave
Bookworms: Music and Storytelling for Black History Month with Lenny Marsh
The Old Town School of Folk Music's Bookworms events combine a children's book reading with song sharing. Kids and parents will groove together, sharing experiences that encourage unity and inclusivity. Stories will present themes of diversity, vernacular traditions, resilience and joy. This experience of a well loved children's book is offered through the Old Town School of Folk Music's Resource Center! Lenny Marsh is an amazing percussionist and teaching artist at The Old Town School of Folk Music.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Saturday, February 24, 10:00 AM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Black History, Folk Future Symposium
Join us at the first ever Black History Month Symposium at Old Town School of Folk Music! Hear keynote speaker Dr. Matthew Morrison speak on his forthcoming text Blacksound, and stay for fascinating breakout sessions on the disco demolition, Black country music, digging into the history of hip hop, plus participatory improvisation sessions. All are welcome to participate in this FREE celebration of Black History and Futurity.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Saturday, February 24 , 3:00 PM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Old School Hip Hop Black History Month Workshop with DC Wray
Come learn the history and techniques of hip hop through the ages in this special workshop from teaching artist Dylan DC Wray.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Sunday, February 25 and Sunday, March 3, 2024, 10:00 AM · 4544 N Lincoln Ave
Roots of Tap: Oral History & Exhibit with Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin
Have you ever wondered how tap dancing got started here in America? In this workshop National Treasure Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin will take you back to the early history of theatrical tap dancing. Beginning with its foot stumping roots in Africa, to the plantation and distinctive style of minstrel shows, the vibrant, intricate routines of vaudeville and the high-energy of Broadway and Hollywood Musicals. This multimedia experience will feature select items from Reggio's archival collection.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Sunday, February 25 and Sunday, March 3, 2024, 12:00 PM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin presents Everything's Copacetic Tap Dance Workshop
Back by popular demand, National Treasure tap dancer Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin will be offering a third installment of the workshop he presented in honor of Black History Month celebrating the history of American tap dance. This workshop will focus on difference variations of the tap dancer's national anthem, "The Shim Sham" A dance that any level can learn from. The Shim Sham is a dance that originated in the late 1920s. It is a particular tap dance routine that is regarded as the tap dancer's national anthem. Since then, there have been many different variations.
RESERVE TICKETS ▸Saturday, March 2, 3:00 PM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Modern Dance Black History Month Workshop with DC Wray
Come learn modern technique inspired by prominent black dance artists such as Alvin Ailey, Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, and many more.
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