Library of Congress African American History Month
2012 Theme: Black Women in American Culture and History
FEBRUARY 2 | Portraits: Black Women of Round Rock in History & Culture
Opening Reception, 1:00 p - 4:00 pm
The art exhibit will be unveiled and displayed in the Library during the entire month of February.
FEBRUARY 3-5 | Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
A play by Emily Mann adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street
Tickets range from $30 - $45; $15 for students 2/3/12 at 1:30 pm.
FEBRUARY 3 | UT/HT Black History Concert Celebrating Black Composers
University of Texas, Bates Recital Hall, 7:30 pm
Music Hotline
(512) 471-5401; Free Admission. Parking is available at the San Jacinto Garage.
FEBRUARY 3 | Black Women in American Culture & History
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St., 974-4926, 10:00 am - Noon
Guest Speaker Dr. Laurie Fluker, Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication
FEBRUARY 3 |Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Southeast Austin Community Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 974-8840, 10:15am
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 4 | Jacqueline E. Luckett In Conversation W/ ZZ Packer
BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-505
FEBRUARY 4 | 12th Street East End Black Heritage
Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church parking lot, 1800 Pennsylvania Ave., 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ujamaa Community Foundation of Austin
FEBRUARY 4 | Old Fashioned Rent Party
Mitchie's Gallery, 7801 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg. B Ste. 148,
512.323.6901Tickets for the day-long party (1pm - 8 pm) are $25 for adults, $40 for a family of four, $15 for seniors and $12 for students (middle school-college) with ID
FEBRUARY 6 | Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd, 974-8800, 3:30pm
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 7 KLRU Celebrates Black History Month
KLRU Community Cinema, 7 p.m.
Windsor Park Library, 5833 Westminster Drive
See also a list of programs on air.
FEBRUARY 7 Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd., 974-7500, 3:30pm
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 9 | Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln., 974-9860, 3:30pm
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 11 | 12th Annual Gospel Extravaganza
Eastview Campus, Bldg. 8000/Room 8500, 2:00pm - 5:00 pm For more information, or if you are interested artists, choirs, ensembles, or praise dancers, please contact Loretta Edelen at 223.5106 or
edelen@austincc.edu. This event is free and open to the public.
FEBRUARY 15 | Black History Month: My Black is Beautiful (Open only to St. Edward's students)
St. Edward's University, 7:00pm-9:00pm at Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom A
Within the African-American community, there are many different shades of color that represent the deep-seated cultural history of Black people.
This year for Black History Month, students will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the issue of light versus dark skin in the community as well as celebrate their own shade of color.
Join the Multicultural Leadership Board on Feb. 15, 2012, to discuss what this issue means and how it can be positively changed in ethnic communities.
FEBRUARY 15 | Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St., 974-3625, 10:15am
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 21 | Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St., 974-9980, 3:30pm
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FEBRUARY 22| Echoes of Africa
Literature LIVE! Austin Public Library, Milwood Branch,12500 Amherst Dr., 974-9880, 3:30pm
Take a journey through the stories of Africa, and enjoy drums, music, and dancing along the way. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
