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Tatum Center Fall 2015 Programming
Hair * Poetry * Pianists * Tatum * Harlem
The Art Tatum African American Resource Center at Kent Branch
Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., proudly presents its “Tatum
Center” Fall 2015 programming! Mark your calendars and bring
the family out to these culturally rich programs for all to
enjoy:
Monday, September 28 – NATURAL Hair-i-tage
(6-8 p.m.) – A natural/healthy hair event featuring local
stylists who plan to discuss the history of African-American
hair care and the process of coming “full circle” by “going
natural” – featuring:
Jean Cason – “Full Circle” honoree
Kailiah Hampton – Healthy hair specialist and poet
Lori Kibler, aka Ms. Lori the Barberette
Markeisha Kynard, Nevaeh Salon & Spa
LaWanda Tyree, TXD Hair Studio
Demonstrations, Q & A, light refreshments
Saturday, October 10 – Poetry and Piano … In the Name of ART
(2-4 p.m.) – An Open Mic event in celebration of Toledo-born
jazz great Art Tatum (1909-1956), featuring performances by
local poets and pianists. Advance registration is
encouraged. Please call
419.259.5340. Light refreshments.
Saturday, November 21 – Book Talk with Kevin McGruder, Ph.D
(2-4 p.m.) – Kevin McGruder, a Toledo native and Antioch
College professor, returns to his hometown to discuss and
sign his latest book, Race and Real Estate: Conflict and
Cooperation in Harlem, 1890-1920. The book, though
focused on New York City, “is a variation on the Black urban
experience in many cities,” according to the author.
Light refreshments.
For more details, please call
419.259.5340
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