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An Evening with the Coe College Symphony Orchestra and the Music of William Grant Still

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us for an evening with the Coe College Symphony Orchestra for a performance of William Grant Still's Danzas de Panama. Each movement is a "classicized" version of an authentic Panamanian folk dance, transcribed and brought to the US by ethnomusicologist Elizabeth Waldo in the first half of the 19th century. The performance will include a brief history […]

Free

Cirque Zuma Zuma – Coe College Marquis Series

Coe College 1220 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

In partnership with Coe College, the AAMI is offering free tickets to Cirque Zuma Zuma with every museum admission purchased by February 11. Members of the Museum are invited to pick up tickets at anytime the Museum is open. About the Event: Described as an African-style Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Zuma Zuma packs every show […]

Milestone Negro Spirituals Until the Civil War

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

As part of the African American Museum of Iowa's Jazz and Blues series, Hilliard Greene presents “Milestone Negro Spirituals Until the Civil War: When Folksongs Bring Freedom.” Get Tickets Here This performance/workshop in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable songs associated with the Underground Railroad, a network of […]

$12

Curtis Taylor Trio

Online , United States

Join the AAMI for an evening of music with the Curtis Taylor Trio. As part of the Museum's 2021 Performance Series, sponsored by AARP, watch this amazing trio free and from the comfort of your home. You can also support the AAMI mission by making a contribution. Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic […]

Rene’e Bryant’s “Love Found Me Tour,” featuring Larry Westbrook, Jr.

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join the AAMI for an evening of music with Rene'e Bryant in her "Love Found Me Tour." As part of the Museum's 2021 Performance Series, sponsored by AARP, this live gospel concert will start your weekend off right. Tickets are $10. Advance registration is required by October 28. This event has a 50 attendee maximum, […]

$10

L.D. Kidd & 100% Over Racism – “They Drew a Line”

Online , United States

Join the AAMI for a thought provoking spoken word and dance performance by L.D. Kidd of 100% Over Racism.  As part of the Museum's 2021 Performance Series, sponsored by AARP, this live streamed event premeires right before Thanksgiving. Utilizing dance, spoken word, and other live performance methods, "They Drew a Line" will look at redlining […]

Maintaining the Tradition: An Evening of Jazz with Ray Blue

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Master jazz & blues artist Ray Blue is back at the African American Museum of Iowa for one night only! Join us on Wednesday, May 18 to listen to the music of acclaimed artist Ray Blue! This performance will feature the Ray Blue Work Ensemble. Doors open at 5:00 PM and guests will also have […]

A Line (Redrawn) – Featuring L.D. Kidd

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Choreographer and spoken word artist, L.D. Kidd, returns for a special three event series. The first evening, June 25 will include a live screening of L.D.’s last performance at the AAMI, plus a presentation from him about his inspiration for the piece and its evolution. This event includes a guided tour of Mapping Exclusion: Redlining […]

Free

A Line (Redrawn) – Featuring L.D. Kidd

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Choreographer and spoken word artist, L.D. Kidd, returns for a special three event series. The first evening, June 25 included a live screening of L.D.’s last performance at the AAMI, plus a presentation from him about his inspiration for the piece and its evolution.  Couldn’t make it on June 25? Join us virtually as we […]

A Line (Redrawn) – Featuring L.D. Kidd

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Choreographer and spoken word artist, L.D. Kidd, returns for a the last installment of his special three event series. On July 9 we round out the series as L.D. performs his new piece. Learn about the piece and his process. This event also includes a guided tour of Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa at 6pm […]

Free