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Threads of Africa: A Celebration of Art, Nature and People
Sep 23, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Threads of Africa: A Celebration of Art, Nature, and People
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 | NOON
EAST BUILDING AND MUSEUM PARK
Join us as we unveil the newly reinstalled African art gallery in our East Building with a daylong celebration of African art, nature, music, and culture! The Museum Park comes alive with music and dance performances, drum-making workshops, collaborative community art activities, food, African cultural activities, and more! Walk the new gallery and experience conversations with experts and storytellers, and participate in a collaborative art project with artist Maya Freelon Asante.
The day concludes with a free concert by world-renowned West African artist Angélique Kidjo (ticket required).
Food (11:30 AM-3:30 PM):
