AAMI Film Club: DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost
DeFord Bailey was quite possibly the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In […]
DeFord Bailey was quite possibly the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In […]
A panel discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing BIPOC performing artists. About this event Moderated by Dr. Myron McReynolds, panelists include Simon Estes, bass-baritone; Whitney Morrison, soprano; Sidney Outlaw, […]
Join the AAMI for a storytime at the Marion Public Library featuring authors: Michelle Edwards and Brion Martin. This program is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our […]
Join the AAMI for a showing of "Decolonizing Mental Health" at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Showing begins at 6:00 PM. A facilitated discussion led […]
dwb (driving while black) is a new opera from composer Susan Kander and librettist Roberta Gumbel. This piece is montage of poetic and haunting moments examining the trials and triumphs […]
Join the AAMI for our annual Juneteenth Festival! Bring your family out to commemorate this important holiday and enjoy a variety of live performances from talented local artists. This program […]
In celebration of AAMI's 30th anniversary and as part of our annual Juneteenth Commemoration, the AAMI conducted an interview with Dr. Ashley Howard and founders of the 1619 Freedom School, […]