Join us for a wonderful and eclectic lineup for our “Arts in the Parlor” series, which has been on hiatus during the pandemic.

 

The series starts on Sept. 11, 2022, and ends with a fantastic presentation in early November with Chef Omar Tate.

Register now for limited on-site and streaming: https://bit.ly/artsintheparlor22

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View stories and photos from each of our events below and on our Facebook page:

SEPT. 11, 2022:

An afternoon of African jazz and drums

Zumbi Soweto, center, on balafon; Ogunkemi, left with gankogui, or iron bell, and right, Julani Ghana on balafon.
Zumbi Soweto, center, on balafon; Ogunkemi, left, with gankogui or iron bell, and right, Julani Ghana on balafon.

 

The Afro Jazz Trio perform at the Paul Robeson House & Museum, Sept. 11, 2022. From left, Laurent Bass; Bert Harris, David Dzubinski.
The Afro Jazz Trio perform at the Paul Robeson House & Museum. From left, Laurent Bass; Bert Harris and David Dzubinski.

 

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SEPT. 25, 2022:

Artist Tanya Bracey & Photographer Raymond W. Holman Jr. 

Tanya Bracy is a figurative artist who primarily paints portraits. The figures in this oil painting were her children at a younger age.
Tanya Bracey is a figurative artist who primarily paints portraits. The figures in this oil painting were her children at a younger age. Photo by Sherry L. Howard.

 

Photographer Raymond W. Holman Jr. Photo by Sherry L. Howard.
Photographer Raymond W. Holman Jr. Photo by Sherry L. Howard.

 

 

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OCT. 9, 2022

Roberto Rashid & Sisters Interacting Through Stitches

Roberto Rashid talks about his journey to becoming a designer, and the kente cloth scarf that he wears.
Roberto Rashid of “Scarves by Rashid” talks about his journey to becoming a designer, and the kente cloth scarf that he made. Photo by Sherry L. Howard.

 

Members of Sisters Interacting Through Stitches with the "Paul Robeson's Hats" quilt they made for the Paul Robeson House & Museum. They mad a presentation at the house on Oct. 9, 2022.
Members of Sisters Interacting Through Stitches with the “Paul Robeson’s Hats” quilt they made for the Paul Robeson House  & Museum. Photo by Sherry L. Howard.

 

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OCT 23, 2022

Message in the Music 

 

Kevin Valentine sings as Jordan Berger (left) accompanies him on bass and Greg Snyder on guitar. The Velvet Swing Trio performed at the Paul Robeson House & Museum on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Photos by Sherry L. Howard.
Kevin Valentine sings as Jordan Berger (left) accompanies him on bass and Greg Snyder on guitar. The Velvet Swing Trio performed at the Paul Robeson House & Museum on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Photos by Sherry L. Howard.

 

Tauhida Smith (left) and Jack Drummond interpret the tunes of Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder and Minnie Ripperton. They founded the Stroke Swings Trio 10 years ago along with a cellist.
Tauhida Smith (left) and Jack Drummond interpret the tunes of Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder and Minnie Ripperton. They founded the Stroke Swings Trio 10 years ago along with a cellist.