African American Art & Culture Complex Presents: Friday Nights at the de Young

The de Young Museum and the African American Art and Culture Complex (AAACC) will collaborate once again to present AAACC’s official Black History Month celebration in tribute to the myriad contributions of African American citizens.

When: February 4, 2011, 5:00-8:45 p.m.
Where: de Young Museum
Admission: FREE

R&B/Soul musician Lawrence Beamen will perform

The night will convene performers and attendees from all corners of the Bay Area in a series of cultural exchanges, including music by Lawrence Beamen, singing African American classics, Negro Spirituals, Neo Soul and R & B with a live band and string quartet. We will also feature a dance and drum performance by Bumpity Thump dance troupe, music by DJ Mpenzi, live artist demonstrations by Karen Seneferu, Malik Seneferu and Nanette Harris, and a variety of fun activities including collage art, jewelry making and hair braiding for all ages with the youth of Mo' Magic.

Join Docent Sharon Walton on a journey through the galleries as she focuses on artistic contributions made by African American artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Johnson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Joshua Johnson, Elizabeth Catlett and more!

Check out the de Young website for the events schedule and more information.