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Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement

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

This production is presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC. "Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement" is designed to provide an honest and accessible portrayal of the American struggle for Civil Rights. This powerful show brings to the stage pivotal moments of the American struggle […]

$5

Dr. Damani Phillips Jazz Concert

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

Enjoy an evening of jazz with saxophonist and educator, Dr. Damani Phillips as he headlines a two hour jazz performance, including vocalist Gary "Jazzman" Jackson, Drummer Mike Woods and organist Sam Salomone. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the door. For more information, please visit our website, www.blackiowa.org There will be free […]

$10

Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company “Freedom Star Gertie’s Journey of the Underground Railroad”

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

Near life-size handheld puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets, and hand dyed scenery tell a dramatic moving story, based on local history of a young girl who escapes from a farm in Missouri and makes her way through Iowa on her way to freedom. The piece uses a specific local and regional history references, including John […]

$5

Jazz Artist: Ray Blue’s Midwest CD Release Tour

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

Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a night of jazz with Ray Blue on Saturday October 20th at 7:00 pm. "Sounds of Ray Blue" is Blue's current CD and is sure not to disappoint. Blue was inducted as the Master Blues & Jazz Artist from New York in the Blues Hall of Fame […]

$10

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 […]