During
Black History Month, we remember the outstanding contributions
of African Americans to our country's history
and our world-class City. There are a variety of
events scheduled throughout Central Florida
celebrating these individuals who helped make
America the great nation it is today.
Thursday, January
31, we kicked off Black History Month in
the City Hall Rotunda by honoring the Florida
Highwaymen. Hosted by Onyx Magazine, this
occasion paid tribute to these
nationally recognized African American
artists for their paintings and
contribution to Florida's history.
Sunday, February 3,
the Mennello Museum of Art will host a free open
house from noon to 4 p.m. Their new exhibit,
"African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil
Rights Era and Beyond," features 100 pieces
drawn from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's
rich collection. On display until April 28, the
exhibition reflects a period of tremendous
social and political changes.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
Calendar of Events
Date
Time
Event
January 31, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Black History Month
Kickoff Celebration Orlando City Hall Rotunda
400 South Orange Avenue
Mayor Dyer will join with Onyx Magazine to kickoff
Black History Month. The event will honor the
Florida Highwaymen, a group of African American
artists, who were inducted to the Florida Artists
Hall of Fame in 2004 and have been nationally
recognized for their paintings and contribution to
Florida’s history.
February 1, 2013
6 p.m.
Networking Reception The Varsity Club
Orlando Citrus Bowl
Advance Tickets, $10, at
the door, $12. Contact Gloria Barber at 407.355.3898
for more information.
February 3, 2013
12 - 4:30 p.m.
African-American
Art: Free Open House Mennello Museum of Art 900 East Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803
Click here for
more information and free admission coupons.
February 1 -
April 28, 2013
African-American
Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era and
Beyond,” An exhibition from the Smithsonian American
Art Museum. Mennello
Museum of Art
900 East Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803
Click here for
more information and free admission coupons.
February 8, 2013
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Black History Lunch
on the Lawn On the Lawn
Orange County Administrative Building
Featuring live
entertainment and a variety of food, book and
clothing vendors. Contact Clarence Hopkins
(407.255.1865) or Vernard Baston (407.668.1865) for
more information.
February 13, 2013
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch and Learn Orange County Regional History Center
Learn about the legacy
of Harry T. Moore, Central Florida civil rights
leader and martyr. For details, please call
407.836.7010.
February 23, 2013
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
African-American
History Month Trailblazers Prayer Breakfast The Soiree Event & Conference Center
6394 Silver Star Road
Orlando, FL 32818
Join State Senator Geraldine Thompson and PAST, Inc.
for the 2013 Trailblazers Prayer Breakfast. Special
Awards will be presented. Performance by National
Recording Artist Pastor Kim Burrell of BET's Sunday
Best. Tickets are $30. Contact 407.245.7535 or
407.245.1511 for more information and/or to RSVP.
February 23, 2013
6 p.m. - Reception
7:15 p.m. - Gala
Black History Month
Celebration Gala Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32818
Hear keynote speaker,
Olympic gold medalist Culler Jones; Comedian Rod Z;
live jazz band and scholarship and awards
presentation. Tickets are $75. Contact Clarence
Hopkins (407.255.1865) or Vernard Baston
(407.668.1865) for more information.
