Black History Month - The Maryland

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CelebratingBlack History
Month
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Cultural Events and
Community Events Calendar
Celebrate and honor African American heritage during
Black History Month this February with the M-NCPPC Department of
Parks and Recreation. From performances to history lessons to festivals, there are
plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George’s County.
To register for any of the programs listed in this brochure, call the facility site
directly (for TTY service, call 301-699-2544).
For the latest information on Black History Month happenings, visit
http://blackhistory.pgparks.com beginning Monday, January 3.
Thursday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 am-5 pm, Daily
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITION
The First 100 Years:
The City of Glenarden, 1910 - 2010
This exhibit documents the history of the City of Glenarden over the past 100 years. From
soapbox derbies and sandlot baseball games to Mardi Gras celebrations, residents of the
town played together and in the process became like family as Glenarden grew from a
town to a city.
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel 20708
301-377-7800
Glenarden 500 winner’s circle, ca. 1970.
Courtesy of Edward and Florid Brown
Glenarden’s Girl’s Softball Team, 1976.
Courtesy of Edward and Florid Brown
Sunday, Feb. 6, 2-4 pm
Black History Month Opening
Reception & Exhibition
View this year’s exhibit “The First 100 Years: The City of Glenarden, 1910 – 2010” which
documents the history of the City of Glenarden over the past 100 years. See the unveiling
of the 2011 Black History Month poster designed by art students from DuVal High School
with assistance from art teacher Laurie Hunt and resident artist Charles Sessoms.
All ages; FREE
Reservations are required for the reception (limited space available).
301-352-4860
Monday, Jan. 17-Saturday, Mar. 12
Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 am-9:45 pm;
Fridays, 8:30 am-4:45 pm; & Saturdays,
10 am-3:45 pm
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, Jan. 22, 5-7 pm
Biannual Fine Art
Exhibit: Black
Abstraction
What comes to mind when you think of
abstract art? Too often, we think of abstract art
as just expressively rendered colors and geometric shapes on flat canvas, but it encompasses a range of styles from naturalistic to
nonobjective. In this exhibition curated by
Jarvis DuBois, Black Artists of DC takes on the
concept of abstract art in the 21st century. The
goal is to explore the many dimensions, layers,
mediums and possibilities of abstract art.
All ages; FREE
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744
301-203-6070
Tuesday, Jan. 18–Monday, Feb. 28
8:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday and
during events
Printing the Black
Experience
View prints from three African American
printmakers who used disparate styles to
address roots, culture and community.
All ages; FREE
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Rd.,
Cheverly 20784
301-277-1710
Saturday, Jan. 22-Saturday, Feb. 26
Snapshots: A Picture
of History
Discover the rich African American history
of Prince George’s County by competing in
this countywide photo scavenger hunt.
Receive clues via e-mail and use your best
sleuthing skills to figure out which African
American heritage site you need to visit.
Then, go to the site to take photos and answer
a trivia question—get the question right, and
you will receive the next clue. The first person
to finish the hunt wins a $100 prize pack!
To register, or for more information, please
call 301-249-7200 Mondays through Fridays
(9 am-5 pm). Be sure to visit
www.pgxtremeteens.com for updates.
Ages 10-17; FREE
Saturday, Jan. 22, 7-10 pm (Part I)
Saturday, Jan. 29, 7-10 pm (Part II)
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7-10 pm (Part III)
Saturday, Feb. 12, 7-10 pm (Part IV)
Saturday, Feb. 19, 3-5 pm (viewing)
3D Art Sculpture
in Four Parts
Commemorate a part of black history by
helping construct a 3D sculpture to celebrate
the city of Glenarden. Viewing of the finished
sculpture is scheduled from 3-5 pm on Feb. 19.
Ages 10-17; FREE w/M-NCPPC ID
Upper Marlboro Community Center
5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd.,
Upper Marlboro 20772
301-627-2828
Saturday, Jan. 29, 1-3 pm
Winter on the Plantation
Through hands-on activities, experience the
winter chores and pastimes of Montpelier’s
enslaved residents. Activities include hunting
games, food preservation, weaving, sewing and
candle making (weather permitting).
Fee: $5/person;
FREE/ages 4 & under
Montpelier Mansion
301-377-7817
Tuesdays & Fridays in Feb., 9 am-3 pm
One Woman’s Lasting
Legacy: Henrietta Lacks
This exhibit honors the legacy of Ms. Henrietta
Lacks, a black tobacco farmer from southern
Virginia who had cervical cancer when she was
30. Read about her extraordinary life, her
struggles and how she left a legacy that
changed modern medicine. Please call for driving directions.
All ages; FREE
Billingsley House Museum
6900 Green Landing Rd.,
301-627-0730, 301-839-7782
Tuesday, Feb. 1–Saturday, Apr. 9
Mondays-Fridays, 10 am-8 pm, and
Saturdays, 10 am-6 pm
Artists’ Reception: Friday, Feb. 11, 5-8 pm
Resonant Forms:
An Exhibition Featuring
the Artworks of Alonzo
Davis, Martha JacksonJarvis and Frank Smith
Among the important centers of African
American culture, Prince George’s County and
the surrounding region long have been home
to nationally prominent artists. In celebrating
a wealth of culture, the Brentwood Arts Exchange has partnered with
the Prince George’s African
American Museum and
Cultural Center to host a
joint exhibition across two
galleries within the Gateway
Arts Center. Featuring artwork by Alonzo Davis,
Martha Jackson-Jarvis and
Frank Smith, Gallery 110
will focus on
two-dimensional artworks by these artists,
while the Brentwood Arts Exchange will focus
on their sculpture and mixed media artworks.
Coinciding with the Gateway Arts Center’s
one-year anniversary, this powerhouse
exhibition should not be missed.
All ages; FREE
Brentwood Arts Exchange
at Gateway Arts Center
3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood 20722
301-277-2863
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:15 am & 12 noon
The Life & Times of Fannie
Lou Hamer
Join the
daughter of a
Mississippi
sharecropper
on her journey to becoming a
civil rights
activist. This
production by the Touring Theatre of North
Carolina is a true testament to the life and
times of African Americans.
Tickets: $6/person; $5/person/groups of 15
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly 20784
301-277-1710
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7-8 pm
Africa’s Gifts to America
Join us as C. R. Gibbs, a renowned historian
of the African Diaspora, speaks on some of
Africa’s greatest contributions to America.
C. R. Gibbs has co-authored six books and is a
frequent national and international historical
lecturer.
Ages 10 & up; FREE
Oakcrest Community Center
1300 Capitol Heights Blvd.
Capitol Heights 20743
301-736-5355
Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2-4:30 pm
Black History Month Film
Festival
Enjoy groundbreaking and socially conscious
black cinema from the 1950s through the new
millennium. Featured films include Carmen
Jones (1954), A Raisin in the Sun (1961),
Malcolm X (1992), and Remember the
Titans (2000).
All ages; FREE
Huntington Community Center
13022 8th St., Bowie 20720
301-464-3725
Friday, Feb. 4, 3:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 4, 7- 9 pm
The Art of African
Storytelling
Black History Jeopardy
Since ancient times, storytelling in the
African culture has been a way of passing
on traditions and beliefs from one
generation to the next. Bring your family
for a night of century-old tribal tales
expressed through song and dance.
Audience participation is strongly
encouraged.
All ages; FREE
Beltsville Community Center
3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville 20705
301-937-6613
Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 12 noon-2 pm
Black Movie Cinema
Join us on Fridays throughout February to
watch a movie celebrating black history.
Please call for movie titles.
All ages; FREE
Kentland Community Center
2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover 20785
301-386-2278
Fridays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1 & 3 pm
Enslaved Women of
Darnall’s Chance
Join us for a tour that focuses on the African
American women who lived and worked at
Darnall’s Chance with a special emphasis on
the Bentley family of Upper Marlborough.
Reservations not required.
All ages; FREE
Darnall’s Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.
301-952-8010
Get ready to test your knowledge of Black
History with an interactive version of the hit
game show. DJ “O” will be our game show
host. Prizes will be awarded to the champion!
Ages 10 & up; FREE
Bladensburg Community Center
4500 57th Ave., Bladensburg 20710
301-277-2124
Friday, Feb. 4, 7-9 pm
Hitting Your Way
Through History:
Exploring the
Negro Leagues
Relive history with the
entire family! Families
will be given a baseball
scorecard to use as they
gather interesting facts
while exploring the rich
history of the Negro
Baseball Leagues.
All ages; FREE
Oakcrest Community Center
1300 Capitol Heights Blvd.
Capitol Heights 20743
301-736-5355
Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 am-2 pm
National Great Blacks
In Wax Museum Excursion
On this visit to Baltimore, we’ll tour the
historic Blacks In Wax Museum. Explore the
past during the Colonial period and learn
about the magnificence of Africa. Enjoy
lunch at a nearby restaurant (on your own).
A continental breakfast will be provided.
Ages 10 & up (Ages 17 & under must be
accompanied by an adult.)
Fee: $35/person (includes continental
breakfast, transportation & admission)
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover 20785
301-583-2582
Saturdays, Feb. 5 & 12, 10:30 am-12 noon
Saturday, Feb. 5, 1:30-3 pm
Highlights from Africa –
Ceramic Workshops
Lions of Industry,
Mothers of Invention
Explore the African continent as you create
clay sculptures of various African animals,
mold symbols and motifs reflecting the Ghana
heritage and build figurative sculptures that
represent Nigeria. Space is limited. Reservations are required by Feb. 2.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Langley Park Community Center
1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville 20783
301-445-4508
Unknown history is revealed as we learn about
the giants of African American business and
innovation. Do you know about the amazing
ghost story of hair care entrepreneur Madame
C.J. Walker? What about the paintings of agricultural chemist George Washington Carver,
who made over 300 products from the peanut?
Or the hilarious antics of George Crum, the inventor of the potato chip? Host Booker T.
Washington mixes media and audience participation as he brings these champions to life.
This event is hosted by Stephen Decatur and
Temple Hills community centers.
All ages; FREE
Stephen Decatur Community Center
8200 Pinewood Dr., Clinton 20735
301-297-4648
African Mask Workshop
Listen to African music and learn about
various African cultures while making masks.
Ages 6-12
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6
Potomac Landing Community Center
12500 Fort Washington Rd.
Fort Washington 20744
301-292-9191
Saturday, Feb. 5, 1-2 pm
Zomema
African
Dance
Ensemble
Experience the talented
energies of this internationally acclaimed ensemble. This high energy
show features exciting
rhythms, colorful attire,
and masterful choreography by Nigerian native Becky Umeh.
All ages; FREE
North Brentwood Community Center
4012 Webster St.
North Brentwood 20722
301-864-0756
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 pm
Concert: Night At
The Cotton Club –
Harlem Renaissance
Orchestra
Break out the
tuxedos and
put your
dancin’ shoes
on! Join us for
a gala evening
of music and
dancing with
the renowned
Harlem
Renaissance Orchestra. With its mission to
revive the music of the Big Band Era and to
preserve the music in its living form, the
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra gives
recognition to great musical creators,
including Count Basie, Duke Ellington,
“Pops” Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman,
Lucky Millinder, Earl Fatha Hines, Billy
Eckstine, Lionel Hampton and many others.
All ages
Tickets: $35/person
301-203-6070
Saturday, Feb. 5 & Saturday, Feb. 19, 7-10 pm
Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 9-11, 3 pm
Basketball Film Festival
A Peek into the
Past…Soap Box Derby
Racing
We’re honoring G. Van Standifer, an
African American man who
left a remarkable legacy in
the town of Glenarden
with the creation of the
Midnight Basketball
League (MBL). These films
focus on the MBL and how
it has helped keep young men off the streets
and decrease drug-linked crime in the
small town.
All ages; FREE
North Brentwood Community Center
4012 Webster St., North Brentwood 20722
301-864-0756
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 3 pm
Anansegromma
of Ghana
Celebrate with the
royal elders and
musicians of a typical
West African village.
Native Ghanaians offer
an exciting and memorable performance of
traditional music,
storytelling and dance.
All ages; FREE
Vansville Community Center
6813 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville 20708
301-937-6621
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7:30 pm (snow date: Feb. 22)
“Had On and Took
With Her”: Dress of
African Americans in
the Federal Era
Costume historian Ann Wass presents an
illustrated lecture describing dress of both enslaved and free African Americans in the early
19th century.
Fee: $5/person; $2.50/student
Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park 20737
301-864-0420
Learn about
the history of
the “Gravity
Grand Prix”
and why more
than a million
kids have
participated in racing homemade, engineless
cars down an inclined street. Each day will be
dedicated to learning about soap box derby
racing. On the first day, we’ll cover the history
and watch a short movie. On the second day,
we’ll build mini-soap box cars, and on the final
day, we’ll race them and crown a champion.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Patuxent Community Center
4410 Bishopmill Dr., Upper Marlboro 20772
301-780-7577
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 3:30-4:30 pm
Smithsonian
Discovery Theater’s:
“Black Diamond”
Barnstorm across America with legend and
host Satchel Paige, one of our nation's foremost athletes and philosophers, in this tuneful
hit about baseball's Negro Leagues. Feel the
spirit and passion of baseball, and the struggle
of civil rights through the portrayal of baseball
greats Fleet Walker, Andrew "Rube" Foster,
Jackie Robinson and “Spitfire” Josh Gibson;
don't miss this essential chapter in sports
history. Kids Care participants are invited to
attend.
Ages 5-12; FREE
William Beanes Community Center
5108 Dianna Dr., Suitland 20746
301-568-7719
Thursday, Feb. 10, 10:15 am
Friday, Feb. 11, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Tiny Tots Thursday:
African Heritage Dancers
and Drummers
Wings of Courage
A special performance is planned to introduce
young children to African culture.
Tickets: $3/person
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Thursday, Feb. 10, 12 noon
Platinum Live:
African Heritage Dancers
and Drummers
Washington’s renowned company has some
fun planned for a special Black History Month
celebration for seniors.
Ages 60 & up
Tickets: $3/person
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Mad River
Theatre Works
of Ohio presents an original
musical play
based on the
life of Eugene
Bullard, the
first African
American
combat pilot. This WWI flying ace was also
a jazz musician, a big band leader, member
of the French Foreign Legion and a spy!
A true adventurer who overcame prejudice
and discrimination to accomplish amazing
feats, Bullard’s life is an inspiring story.
Recommended for grades 3 & up
Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups
of 15 or more.
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Thursday, Feb. 10, 3-4:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 11-Monday, Feb. 28, 10 am-4 pm
Reception: Feb. 11, 11 am-2 pm
Negro League Legends
with Dwayne Renal Sims
Exhibition: Our Mothers,
Our Sisters, Our Stars
Join us for a short film and a discussion of
Negro Leagues history with Dwayne Renal
Sims and other notable legends from the
Negro League Legends Hall of Fame.
Participants will be able to take pictures
and get players’ autographs.
Ages 8 & up; FREE
Lake Arbor Community Center
10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721
301-333-6561
This exhibit honors the legacy of 10 notable
African American women – their lives,
struggles and accomplishments. Music,
memorabilia and photographs will be
featured.
All ages; FREE
Prince George’s Ballroom
301-341-7439
Thursday, Feb. 10, 4 pm
Moments in Black History:
An Activity Day
Learn about America’s most important events
in black history by participating in different activities and games. Try our quiz about famous
African Americans or, for those interested in
art, have fun coloring our black history coloring book, or complete an art project.
Ages 4-12; FREE
Berwyn Heights Community Center
6200 Pontiac St., Berwyn Heights 20740
301-345-2808
Friday, Feb. 11, 12:45-1:45 pm
Celebrating the Soulful
Sounds of Sharon Thomas
Soul of the Game
Experience the
sounds of saxophonist Sharon
Thomas as she plays
rhythm and blues
and jazz, celebrating
the rich musical
history of African
American musicians. Pre-registration required by
February 8.
Ages 60 & up; FREE
Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center
5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant 20743
301-386-5525
Friday, Feb. 11, 4 pm
Black History Afternoon
Movie
Children are invited to join us to watch
Hey, Martin. Geared for school-aged children,
this film is both informative and entertaining
and will highlight the impact of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks on American
society.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Vansville Community Center
6813 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville 20708
301-937-6621
Broadway on the Big
Screen
Join us to watch a family favorite, The Wiz!
See Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and others
in this fun tale about the Land of Oz.
All ages (Ages 13 & under must be
accompanied by an adult.)
FREE
301-583-2582
Learn about Negro Leagues baseball greats
Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson.
Ages 13-17; FREE
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Dr., Temple Hills 20748
301-505-0896
Friday, Feb 11, 7-10 pm
Open Mic Night:
Original Stories from
the Heart
Teens and pre-teens, share your visions of the
past, present and future. Prizes will be awarded
for best original readings.
Ages 10-17; FREE w/M-NCPPC Youth ID
Baden Community Center
13601 Baden-Westwood Rd., Brandywine 20613
301-888-1500
Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 am
Kids’ Day Out:
Smithsonian
Discovery Theater’s
“Black Diamond”
The Negro Leagues were comprised of African
American baseball teams that competed from
1880-1955. During the Jim Crow era, African
Americans were barred from playing on white
teams, so they created their own teams and
leagues. Smithsonian Discovery Theater’s
Black Diamond will introduce the audience to
Moses “Fleet” Walker, Andrew “Rube” Foster,
Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson, who was
the first African American to be recruited by
and play for a modern, major league team.
All ages
Tickets: $5/person
301-203-6070
Saturday, Feb. 12, 1 pm
Meet Mr. Frederick
Douglass
From slave to author,
noted speaker and statesman Frederick Douglass,
a Maryland native, overcame many obstacles to
become one of the most
influential figures of 19th
century America. Join us
as presenter Bill Grimmette portrays this remarkable man.
FREE
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Rd., Clinton 20735
301-868-1121
Saturday, Feb. 12 & Saturday,
Feb. 26, 7-10 pm
Basketball Film Festival
We’re honoring G. Van Standifer,
an African American man
who left a remarkable legacy
in the town of Glenarden
with the creation of the
Midnight Basketball League
(MBL). These films focus on
the MBL and how it has helped keep young
men off the streets and decrease drug-linked
crime in the small town.
All ages; FREE
Prince George's Plaza Community Center
6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville 20782
301-864-1611
Sunday, Feb. 13, 1-6 pm
Saturday, Feb. 12, 5-6:30 pm
Expressions of a People
The Evolution of African
American Hair
You’re invited
to attend this
FREE, popular,
annual festival
for the entire
family! Kids
will enjoy arts
& crafts, caricature drawings, clowns and a puppet show.
In addition, kids can participate in three
interactive workshops specially designed for
ages 2-10. Culture Kingdom Kids’ “Play Date
with Pride” workshops celebrate and promote
African American culture through hands-on
creative arts activities. Three structured,
30-minute programs will be offered at different
times throughout the day. Culture Kingdom
Kids is a mobile, cultural arts program that
produces children’s events with a cultural twist.
Adults can participate in belly dancing, African
dance, drama and several hands-on workshops
in liturgical dance. The concert hall will host a
variety of performances, from gospel choirs to
soloists throughout the day.
All ages; FREE
301-203-6070
Did you know
that in the 1800s,
African slave
women in
America had to
do their hair with
butter, bacon
grease and the carding combs of sheep?
So much history is woven into the traditions
of African American hair, and much is to be
learned about how it has shaped the culture
of people in the black community. Join us as
we explore this legacy.
All ages; FREE
Prince George's Plaza Community Center
6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville 20782
301-864-1611
Gospel Explosion
Enjoy contemporary and traditional
gospel music sung by members of the
community.
All ages
Fee: Resident $5/person;
Non-Resident $6/person
12500 Fort Washington Rd.,
301-292-9191
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
The Evolution of African
American Hair
Did you know
that in the 1800s,
African
slave women in
America had to
do their hair with
butter, bacon
grease and the carding combs of sheep?
So much history is woven into the traditions
of African American hair, and much is to be
learned about how it has shaped the culture
of people in the black community. Join us as
we explore this legacy.
Ages 60 & up; FREE
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
6120 Sargent Rd., Chillum 20782
301-853-2005
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 11 am-3 pm
“A Family’s Journey to
Lakeland”
Don’t miss this fascinating exhibit created by
genealogist and researcher Violetta SharpsJones. Through genealogy records, photos and
stories, she shares her family’s generational
journey through the African American community of Lakeland, a 120-year-old community in College Park. Genealogy tools and
references will be available to help you begin
documenting your family’s history.
Ages 18 & up; FREE
College Park Community Center
5051 Pierce Ave., College Park 20740
301-441-2647
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Thursday, Feb. 17, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Lula Washington Dance
Theatre Lecture/Demo
You have seen
them on screen
in Avatar.
Now see this
fabulous modern dance company from Los Angeles on stage.
Tickets: $6; $5/groups of 15
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 3:30-6 pm
Braiding and Beads
Show your creative side using beads and
other craft items in braiding bracelets,
necklaces and hair!
Ages 6-12
Baden Community Center
13601 Baden-Westwood Rd., Brandywine 20613
301-888-1500
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6-8 pm
African Heritage
Family Affair
Join us for a fun family event celebrating
the ethnicities of Africa. Enjoy music,
dancing and mask making, and learn to
head wrap. Take home a selected ethnic
artifact from our silent auction and sample
tasty foods from African culture.
All ages
Tickets: $5/person, FREE
Ages 3 & under
301-583-2582
Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 pm-2 pm
Thursday, Feb. 17, 7-8:30 pm
What Are You Most
Proud Of?
Theatre Master Class
Come listen to and/or share one of your
proudest personal memories in celebration of
Black History Month. Stories can be about
your career, family, an accomplishment or
simply a memory you would like to share.
Feel free to bring memorabilia, school yearbooks, newspaper clippings or any special
items that help tell your story. Space is limited, so please call to pre-register.
Ages 60 & up; FREE
Camp Springs Senior Activity Center
6420 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs 20748
301-449-0490
Thursday, Feb. 17, 4-5 pm
“Know Your History”
Magic and Game Show
“Myklar the Ordinary” hosts an exciting game
show for children featuring magic that reveals
amazing facts about Black History Month.
Ages 6-12; FREE
College Park Community Center
5051 Pierce Ave., College Park 20740
301-441-2647
Thursday, Feb. 17, 6 pm
Double Treat Night:
Live Dance Performance
and a Movie
Celebrate the contemporary richness of the
African American culture through the unique
talents of African dancers highlighting modern and Afro-fusion styles of dance. Then,
watch an unforgettable and inspiring documentary about the “King of Pop.”
All ages; FREE
Langley Park Community Center
301-445-4508
Advanced area dancers are invited to train for
an evening with this amazing modern dance
troupe.
Fee: $20
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Friday, Feb. 18, 11 am-9 pm
Educating America:
Black Hospitals–Strengths
& Crisis
This exhibit highlights some of the
little-known black hospitals in the
metropolitan area and abroad. These hospitals
had a significant impact on the lives of African
Americans. For patients, these were welcome
alternatives to being treated in neglected
corners of segregated hospitals and for black
healthcare
professionals,
education,
careers and
scientific
discovery.
Memorabilia
and photos will
be on display.
All ages; FREE
Pharmaceutical laboratory
Oxon Hill Manor
at Howard University,
6901 Oxon Hill Rd.
Washington, D.C., ca. 1900
Oxon Hill 20745
301-839-7782
Chemistry laboratory
at Howard University,
Washington, D.C.
Sandlot Stories
Step Show
Enjoy of a day of sandlot baseball, including
crafts, stories, and games.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency La., Forestville 20747
301-736-3518
Step teams from local schools, churches and
community organizations will perform in the
spirit of the African American experience.
All ages
Marlow Heights Community Center
2800 Saint Clair Dr., Marlow Heights 20748
301-423-0505
Friday, Feb. 18, 6 pm
Black History Showcase
Enjoy watching children from the center’s
after-school program perform skits, poetry,
and dance routines. This program will take you
on an artistic journey through black history –
past, present, and future.
All ages; FREE
Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel 20708
301-953-7882
Friday, Feb. 18, 11 am
Platinum Live: Lula
Washington Dance Theatre
Friday, Feb. 18, 6-7:30 pm
Negro Leagues Baseball:
A Look Back
Fresh from Russia, Avatar and the
Hollywood Bowl, one of the nation’s most
exciting dance troupes does a special one-hour
show for seniors.
Tickets: $7; $6/groups of 15
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Friday, Feb. 18 & Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 pm
Luther Atkinson of the Satchel Paige All-Stars
helps us see the world back in the day of
Negro Leagues baseball. Listen to the stories
and wisdom of this former player about the
impact of African American athletes.
All ages; FREE
Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency La., Forestville 20747
301-736-3518
Theatre
The famed, powerful and exciting modern
dance company from Los Angeles makes the
Playhouse their only Washington-area stop on
the international 30th anniversary tour. One
of the most admired African American dance
institutions in California, Lula Washington has
steadfastly focused on using dance to explore
social and humanitarian issues, including aspects of African American history and culture.
Tickets: $20; $15/seniors,
DancePass and groups of 15
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 pm & 8 pm
Miniature Soap Box Derby
and Indoor Softball Game
Concert: The Delfonics
Make your own miniature soap box derby car
and race against opponents. Then join us for
an indoor softball game.
Ages 5-17
Glenn Dale Community Center
11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale 20769
301-352-8983
Saturday, Feb. 19, 12 noon-2 pm
The Roots of Our History
Craft Exhibition
Join us as we honor history through crafts.
Learn the basic techniques of sewing, African
mask painting and sculpture.
All ages
Kentland Community Center
301-386-2278
Saturday, Feb. 19, 12 noon-3 pm
The City of Glenarden:
A Lesson in History
See how the citizens of Glenarden enjoyed
sandlot baseball and soap box derbies during
the city’s first 100 years. Enjoy performances by
Glenarden residents.
All ages; FREE
Tucker Road Community Center
1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington 20744
301-248-4404
The Delfonics
came to the
attention of
promoter
Stan Watson,
who introduced them to
producer
Thom Bell and Moon Shot Records. They
scored two regional hits on Moon Shot before
Watson created his own Philly Groove imprint.
The trio achieved 16 pop and 20 R & B hit
records, including “La La Means I Love You,”
“I'm Sorry,” “Ready Or Not Here I Come” and
“Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time).”
All ages
Tickets: $35/person, $30/seniors & students
301-203-6070
3D Art Sculpture Display
Youth have been working since mid-January
on creating a 3D sculpture to commemorate
the first 100 years of the city of Glenarden.
Stop by to see the grand reveal. Enjoy music,
special readings and other activities.
All ages; FREE
Upper Marlboro Community Center
5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd.
301-627-2828
Sankofa High School
Step Show
Experience the true essence of stepping as
Bowie Community Center presents
the Sankofa High School Step Show! The
competition’s theme, “Reaching Back to Pull
Forward,” is derived from the Akan word
sankofa from Ghana, meaning, “to go back and
take.” Teams will showcase their level of skill
and reverence for the history of step in the
African American community.
All ages
Tickets: $8/person
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
15200 Annapolis Rd., Bowie 20715
301-464-1737
Sunday, February 20, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 pm
Hollywood Flyers:
The Tuskegee Airmen
African Dance Workshop
This HBO
special
presentation
is the story
of four pilots
recruited to
be the first
AfricanAmerican
pilots for the United States Army Air Force.
Fee: $4/Adult, $3/senior, $2/ages 2-18,
FREE/ages 2
& under
(includes museum admission)
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr.
College Park 20740
301-864-6029
Monday, Feb. 21, 10 am-2 pm
Celebration of Leadership
Join us to celebrate our country’s great
leaders, discuss leadership skills, set goals
and have fun!
Ages 10-17; FREE
Huntington Community Center
13022 8th St., Bowie 20720
301-464-3725
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7-8:30 pm
Little Big League
Watch a classic film about a 12-year-old who
inherits the Minnesota Twins and decides to
manage the team.
Ages 6 & up; FREE
Glassmanor Community Center
1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill 20745
301-567-6033
For centuries, dance has played an important
role in African and tribal history. This workshop provides a fun way to learn African and
trans-African steps from the motherland to the
Caribbean. Meet new people, exercise your
heart, and learn about this wonderful culture!
Space is limited to the first 15 people who
come to the center for the workshop.
Ages 16 & up; FREE
301-277-2124
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 5 am-10 pm
New York: Broadway
and Harlem
Our first stop will be a
private tour of the Studio
Museum in Harlem.
The museum is widely
recognized for its role in
promoting art that has
been inspired and influenced by black culture.
Next, we'll have lunch at
Amy Ruth's, famous for its
home-style, Southern
food. Then, we'll head to the Shubert Theatre
to see the hit musical, Memphis. Bursting with
energy and explosive dancing, this hit show
was inspired by the true story of a black club
singer looking for that big break and a white
radio DJ ready to change the world in the
1950s. Fee includes transportation by charter
bus, lunch at Amy Ruth's, and tickets to the
show. Fee does not include dinner, but a dinner
stop will be made on the trip home.
Ages 18 & up
301-277-2124
SMARTlink #381514
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12 noon-2 pm
Spotlight: Our Musical
Roots in Black History
Spotlight tells the story of the evolution of
black music in America, and the souls of the
lives who shaped it. History tells us that the
inspirational roots sprouted in slavery brought
forth field songs, early spirituals and basic
blues songs and music. From these forms
were born ragtime, Dixieland, and more
sophisticated genres of blues, gospel and jazz.
Celebrate this precious journey – the
“spotlight” is on you!
Ages 60 & up; FREE
Langley Park Senior Activity Center
301-408-4343
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1:30-2 pm
Baba Jamal Koram
the StoryMan
Master storyteller Baba Jamal
brings storytelling alive with
history, humor, music, and
teachings of African American
cultures. Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling
techniques with drumming and
call-and-response wit and
wisdom, his stories encourage children to
make intelligent choices and improve their
character.
Ages 3-5; FREE
Good Luck Community Center
8601 Good Luck Rd., Lanham 20706
301-552-1093
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6-7:30 pm
African Masks – Ceramic
Workshop for Children
The creation of an African mask often
tells a story about the ancestry and
honor of African heritage. Join us
for a one-day ceramic workshop to
explore the religious and ceremonial
values that artists express in their artwork.
Spaces are limited. Please call to reserve a space
by Feb. 16.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Beltsville Community Center Pottery Studio
3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville 20705
301-937-6613
Thursday, Feb. 24, 10 am-3 pm
Banneker-Douglass
Museum &
Lunch Trip
Join us to tour this beautiful museum dedicated
to preserving Maryland’s
African American heritage. Later, enjoy lunch
at a nearby restaurant,
the Sly Fox Pub. Lunch is
not included in the fee.
Benjamin Banneker
Ages 18 & up
Fee: Resident $10;
Non-Resident $12
Berwyn Heights Community Center
6200 Pontiac St., Berwyn Heights 20740
301-345-2808
SMARTlink #424367
Freedom Train,
Get on Board
The center’s after-school program stages a
unique play and program about the events
confronting African Americans from the 1940s
through the 1960s.
All ages; FREE
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Dr., Temple Hills 20748
301-505-0897
The Revolution
Will Not
Be Televised!
Learn about black
nationalism and the
Black Liberation
Movement from the
early 1900s through
the 1970s. Music, food
Angela Davis
and photographs will be
featured. Reservations required.
Ages 18 & up; FREE
Newton White Mansion
2708 Enterprise Rd.,
Mitchellville 20721
301-249-2004
Friday, Feb. 25, 10 am-12 noon
Black History in Motion
The African American
Legacy
Take a journey through music, dance and
artifacts to learn about the influence that
Africans and African Americans have had on
American culture and throughout the world.
Ages 60 & up
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center
4009 Wallace Rd., North Brentwood 20722
301-699-1238
View an exhibit featuring artifacts and
memorabilia related to the impact African
Americans have had in culture, sports, media
and the arts.
Ages 5-12; FREE
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
6120 Sargent Rd., Chillum 20782
301-853-2005
Friday, Feb. 25, 10 am-12 noon
Black History Show & Tell
First Baptist Church of
Glenarden: 1917 to Now
View exhibits, documents and memorabilia
recognizing the central role of African
Americans in American history.
All ages; FREE
Good Luck Community Center
8601 Good Luck Rd., Lanham 20706
301-552-1093
Friday, Feb. 25, 10:15 am & 12 noon
Black Journey
American Family Theater
brings a production celebrating
200 years of African American
heritage, told with a musical
background of African chants,
jazz, blues, ragtime, swing,
rock, rap and gospel.
Recommended for grades 3 & up.
Tickets: $6/person; $5/person groups of 15
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
Friday, Feb. 25, 12:30-1:30 pm
Smithsonian Discovery
Theater’s:“Black Diamond”
Barnstorm across America with legend and
host Satchel Paige, one of our nation's foremost
athletes and philosophers, in this tuneful hit
about baseball's Negro Leagues. Feel the spirit
and passion of baseball and the struggle of civil
rights through the portrayal of baseball greats
Fleet Walker, Andrew "Rube" Foster, Jackie
Robinson, and Spitfire Josh Gibson. Don't miss
this essential chapter in sports
history.
Ages 12 & under; FREE
Glassmanor Community Center
1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill 20745
301-567-6033
You’re invited on a journey back in time to one
of the most prominent African American
churches in the nation. Voices will be lifted
and sights will be seen. This will be a night you
won’t forget!
All ages; FREE
Columbia Park Community Center
1901 Kent Village Dr., Landover 20785
301-341-3749
Friday, Feb. 25, 7-9pm
Glenarden Mardi Gras
For over ten years, the City of Glenarden
hosted an annual Mardi Gras celebration
where residents participated in costume
contests, listened to live music, and enjoyed
time with friends. Come celebrate with us
on the closing evening of the Black
History Month 2011 exhibition as we bring
back this festive tradition! Dress in costumes
or wear the traditional Mardi Gras colors:
purple, gold and green. Space is limited;
call for tickets.
Ages 18 & up
Tickets: $20/person
301-377-7800
Glenarden residents Roland Kenner, Decatur Trotter,
Mary Armstrong, Ethel Choice and David Key (dressed
as the American eagle) at the annual Mardi Gras
celebration, 1976. Photo Courtesy Jeannie Keys
Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 am-12 noon
Step Show
“I Have a Dream”
Creative Crafts
Watch community step teams
perform.
All ages
Non-Resident $6/person
12500 Fort Washington Rd.
301-292-9191
Let your vivid dreams soar by creating crafts.
Space is limited. Reserve a space by Feb. 23.
Ages 6-12; FREE
Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel 20708
301-953-7882
African Marketplace
Rough Diamonds:
The Negro Leagues and
Sandlot Heroes in the
Mid-Atlantic Region
View photos and artifacts
in “Rough Diamonds,”
an exhibit highlighting
the historic connections
between Prince George’s
County’s premier sandlot
team – the Washington
Black Sox (formerly the
Mitchellville Tigers) –
and the Negro teams that played at Black Sox
Park in Bowie. Meet Al Burrows of the New
York Black Yankees (1954) and Indianapolis
Clowns (1955-1962), and view a screening of
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor
Kings. A great night for all!
All ages
Non-Resident $5.person
South Bowie Community Center
1717 Pittsfield La., Bowie 20716
301-249-1622
Get a taste of Africa as you visit vendor tables
selling African clothing, jewelry, fabric, art and
more.
All ages; FREE admission
Harmony Hall Regional Center
301-203-6040
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 am-5:30 pm
African American
Heritage: Historic Sites
Bus Trip
We’ll visit the Charles Duckett Freedman’s
Cabin, Columbia Air Field (the first African
American airfield), Northampton Slave
Quarters and Dorsey Chapel, along with
other African American historical sites.
Fee includes transportation, admission and
lunch. This trip departs from the parking
lot at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center
(14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro
20772).
All ages
Fee: $25/person
Natural and Historical Resources Division
301-464-5291; 301-352-4860
African American
Festival
Celebrate Black History Month by taking an
African dance class. Also, stop by for workshops, performances and storytellers. Vendors
will be on site selling a variety of reasonably
priced items.
All ages; FREE admission; Call for vendor fees.
301-583-2582
Saturday, February 26, 10-11:30 am
18th Century Bladensburg
Learn about the importance of the African
American contribution to the economic
development of Bladensburg and Washington,
D.C. This program will include a skit and
presentation. Reservations required; space is
limited.
All ages; FREE
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg 20710
301-779-0371
Glenarden: A Sports Mecca
Art and Poetry Night
From the Negro Baseball Leagues to the
Harlem Globetrotters to the NFL, the City
of Glenarden has produced some prominent
African American athletes throughout its
history. Join us as we share precious memorabilia and have a live meet-and-greet with
some of these local athletes. Participants
under the age of 9 must be accompanied by
an adult.
All ages; FREE
Columbia Park Community Center
1901 Kent Village Dr., Landover 20785
301-341-3749
Listen to words of inspiration from the community center’s teen group, and view an art
display.
All ages; FREE
Marlow Heights Community Center
2800 Saint Clair Dr., Temple Hills 20748
301-423-0505
Saturday, February 26, 2-4 pm
Genealogy Workshop
Learn the techniques necessary to trace your
family tree. Using federal census records,
William Shelton and Edwin Washington of the
National Archives will teach the skills needed
to research family histories. This program will
focus on the Glenarden community. Space is
limited. Call to register by February 24.
All ages; FREE
Stephen Decatur Community Center
8200 Pinewood Dr., Clinton 20735
301-297-4648
Saturday, Feb. 26, 6-8:30 pm
Racing Through the
Ages and Sandlot Baseball
Exhibit
Racing Through the Ages is an interactive
program in which youth can participate in a
live Pinewood Derby Miniature Car Race
and Micro Reality Racing, where a remote
control car is driven around a banked oval
track. Youth can also compete in the PS3
“Need for Speed” challenge, see a live Soap
Box Derby car on display, and view our
Sandlot Baseball Exhibit.
Ages 10-17
Fee: $10/team
Peppermill Community Center
610 Hill Rd., Landover 20785
301-350-8410
Sunday, Feb. 27, 12 noon-3:30 pm
The Plummers’ Kitchen
The Riversdale
Kitchen Guild
demonstrates
open hearth
cooking using
18th and 19th
century
recipes from
African
American sources.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups of 10 or
more, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under,
includes guided tour of the museum
Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park 20737
301-864-0420
Sunday, Feb. 27, 4 pm
PRAISE!
Gospel singer Cora
Harvey Armstrong
opens this annual
liturgical dance festival featuring top
dance troupes from
area churches.
Tickets: $12/person; $10/seniors, students
& groups of 15
Publick Playhouse
301-277-1710
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation
Prince George’s County, Public Affairs and Marketing Division
7833 Walker Drive, Suite 110
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
www.pgparks.com
http://blackhistory.pgparks.com
Presented by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.
Arts programs of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation are supported by a grant from the Maryland
State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant community where the arts thrive.
The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation
of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance
of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
PPC PR-PA-10/10

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