Exhibits & Events

Current / Upcoming

Dr. Carter G. Woodon African American Museum invites you to Opening  of Highwaymen Exhibit
Friday, September 28, 2012 (6pm-8pm)
Donation: $10
Live Music and Complimentary Refreshments





Jam Jazz Appreciation Month

In honor of  Jazz Apreciation Month (JAM), Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum will present several activities. This will include a series of "Jazz Chats", a jazz event for the whole family and a culiminationg concert with the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association. There will be something for everyone:

Jazz Chats: A Series of discussions every Thursday during the month of April centered around excerpts from the video "jazz" by Ken Burns. 

All presentations and discussions will be on Thursday nights at 7pm at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum.
Free Event. Cash Bar.

April 5- Host: Dwayne White, trumpeter and music educator. 
April 12- Host: Rick Gee, Jazz aficionado, columnist for Weekly Challenger and fluist. 
April 19- Host: Kenny Walker, bassist and jazz aficionado 
April 26- Host Eric Deggens, columnist with Tampa Bay Times, jazz aficionado and drummer. 
 

ROMANTIC EXPRESSIONS 13: LOVE IN A BOTTLE
April 14, 2012 (7pm)
$10 Singles
$15 Couples

Amazcran's Creative Works Inc & The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum presents a night of live music, vocalists, spoken word, poetry, theatrical entertainment, door prizes ans so much more...With your host Cranstan.

ALL IN THE FAMILY JAZZ
April 21, 2012 (12pm-2pm)
Free

A one day event designed to involve parents, children, youth performers and music lovers of all ages. 

STAND AGAINST RACISM
April 27, 2012 (6pm-8pm)
Free

YMCA of Tampa Bay proudly presents the 4th Annual Stand Against Racism event 2012, "Standing our ground Against Racism". Race and the legacy of discrimination continue to affect our lives - whether in our everyday interactions with others at work, school, or in our neighborhoods and communities. The event will include subject matter experts, dialogue, film clips, entertainment and refreshments. Join us and be part of the solution.

Culminating Event
April 29, 2012 (3pm)
The Side Door at the Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Avenue North


This event will be an event celebrating the rich history of jazz with live music. This year's Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association scholarship winners and veteran musicians of note will present a concert by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African AMerican History Museum. 

 

NOW SHOWING:
 


The Collection of William Kwamena-Poh
 


Interludes




 

Interludes is a new series at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum that features intervals of art collections, historical tours, poetry, theatre and musical offerings. Continue to look at our website for interlude events or join our email list at: http://woodsonmuseum.org/contactus.htm
 

Legacy Garden Music Series

Coming Soon...

A new music series under the oaks in the Legacy Garden at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum.

 

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