At the Millicent
The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events
Celebrate Black History month with events for all ages. This series is a collaboration between Millicent Library and the Fairhaven Belonging Committee.
Community Read: Invisible Generals Feb. 1st – Feb. 29th. Join us for a community read: pick up a copy of Invisible Generals by Doug Melville during the month of February. There will be multiple copies of the book available for check out on display near the circulation desk. No meetings to attend or deadlines to finish the book by – just a chance to read and learn in community!
Movie Screening – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Fri., 2/23 at 2pm Join us for a screening of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018, PG) in the auditorium, an award winning animated movie, featuring Miles Morales, the first black Spider-Man in the comic book’s universe (introduced in 2011). All ages welcome, light refreshments served.
To register for any of these events, visit: millicentlibrary.org/events.
Black History at the Whaling Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., New Bedford, has announced its programming commemorating Black History Month in February 2024. This year’s theme chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is African Americans and the Arts. New Bedford is known for its rich culture and historical artistic significance, and we celebrate today’s artists of the African diaspora who come from every corner of the globe. Two of New Bedford’s own, Iva Brito and Eden Soares will be telling the stories of their art and inspiration. In addition, the 1850s Ladies will explore New Bedford and Boston anti-slavery societies and how crafts became a part of the abolitionist cause. Finally, the park will show the movie, 12 Years A Slave, directed by African Brit Steve McQueen which tells the story of Solomon Northup, who was kidnapped and sold into enslavement from freedom.
Sat. Feb. 24 at 1:00 PM: Join us for the screening and discussion of the movie 12 Years A Slave – an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom directed by Steve McQueen. It is 1841 and Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender) and must find the strength within to survive. In his twelfth year in captivity, a chance encounter with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) forever alters his life.
At the Whaling Park
ArtTalks: Black History Month
These events are at the New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St.
Tues., 2/27, 6:30–7:30 p.m., FREE.
Dancer, choreographer, theatrical producer Marla D. Blakey shares stories of her illustrious career in the entertainment industry. Ms. Blakey performed with Sammy Davis, Jr., Billy Eckstein, Sarah Vaughan, and the bands of Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway, among many others. While living in Los Angeles she choreographed and staged shows for artists such as Donna Summer, Anne Murray, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, David Bowie, Sting, and Motown artists.
RSVP at https://newbedfordart.org/arttalks/
Poetry Reading, Wed., 2/28, 6–8 p.m. FREE
In recognition of Black History Month, the night will open with a reading of a black poet’s work to celebrate black voices and talent.
Join as a speaker or listener, savoring the richness of language, imagery, and thought in this eternal art form with friends.
Sign up at: https://newbedfordart.org/peoples-poetry/
FriYAY: Candida Rose, Fri., 3/1, 6–8 p.m. FREE.
Candida Rose Baptista is a KabuVerdiana vocalist, songwriter, entertainer, and music and cultural educator from Massachusetts. Her debut CD, KabuMerikana: The Sum of Me, blends Cape Verdean roots with American jazz influences.
Her latest album Here I AM! explores gospel, New Age, traditional, reggae, and other sounds. Candida’s captivating voice combines jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel with international spice.
RSVP at https://newbedfordart.org/friyay/
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