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2010 Programs

Hasaan Kirkland,

associate professor of Fine Arts, JCSU

Loïs Mailou Jones: Portrayal of the African-American Male (Part I)
Tuesday, January 12, 6 p.m. at the Mint Museum Randolph
Free.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, visit the Mint for an inspired discussion about race and culture. From 6-6:45 p.m., tour the galleries to view the special exhibition Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color. A survey of the variety of Jones’ career; stretching from late post-Impressionism to a contemporary synthesis of African, Caribbean, American and African-American iconography, design and thematic elements. At 7 p.m., join Johnson C. Smith University Professor Hasaan Kirkland in the Van Every Auditorium for a lecture and discussion of the artist’s representation of the African-American male.

Loïs Mailou Jones: Portrayal of the African-American Male (Part II) Thursday, January 14, 7 p.m. at Biddle Hall, Johnson C. Smith University. Free. Explore the portrayal of black males as represented in selected artworks by Loïs Mailou Jones and Michael Jackson’s song, Man in the Mirror in a town hall-style meeting. Moderated by JCSU Professor Hasaan Kirkland, the discussion features panelists from Johnson C. Smith University and the Charlotte community.
FULL The Vibrant Colors of Sisterhood: My Mother's Hats Saturday, February 6, 11 a.m. at the Mint Museum Randolph Free, registration required Wear your mother's hat, your favorite hat or a head wrap, tour the exhibition Lois Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, and tea time with a talk by Charlotte hat designer Ellen Johnson. Then make your own hat pen with jewelry designer Jen Woods. Register online. Generously sponsored by an Arts & Science Council, Cultural Arts Access Grant
The Vibrant Colors of Sisterhood: Community, State and World Social Tuesday, February 16, 6 p.m. wih program at 7 p.m. at Mint Museum Randolph Free Guest speakers Crisis Assistance Ministry's Executive Director, Carol Hardison and IT Director, and Project Management and Advocacy Raquel Lynch. The Mint Museum, The Lee Institute, the Latin American Women’s Association and the Women’s Intercultural Exchange, cordially invites women in the Charlotte community for an evening celebrating contributions made by women. Join Hardison and Lynch as they reflect on the global impact of women in service, politics and education, and provide thoughts on how you can make an impact for positive change. Women are invited to bring new or gently worn coats and blankets to donate to Crisis Assistance Ministry. Generously sponsored by an Arts & Science Council, Cultural Arts Access Grant
Jack & Jill Charlotte Host Storytime at Mint Museum Saturday, February 20; 10 a.m. for Pre-school-3 Grade, 11 a.m. for 4-8 Grade at Mint Museum Randolph Free Honor students in grades 9-12 take on the role of storytellers at Mint Museum Randolph in honor of Black History Month. Interactive storytime brings characters, adventures, color, and history alive in children’s literature. The National Council of Teachers of English’s (NCTE)and Annual African American Read-In initiative support the 21-year old program with more than a million readers. Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation joins in contributing to the success of "Storytime with Jack and Jill Charlotte" with its goal to make African American literacy a part of Black History Month activities. for more information contact Rubie Britt-Height. Media contact Karen Mikell, 704/907-8092
An Evening of Art & Elegance Saturday, February 20, 7 p.m. at Mint Museum Randolph Cost: $50 Semi-Formal A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mint Museum of Art. Tours of the Exhibition Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color given throughout the evening. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. & Alpha Lambda Omega and Rho Psi Omega Chapters To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Valerie at 704/577-1821 or Teresa at 980/721-8449.
Vibrant Colors of Song & Dance: Johnson C. Smith University Dance Ensemble and Choir Postponed: New Date-To Be Announced Location: Mint Museum Randolph Cost: Free Enjoy a display of cultural song and dance from Africa to America, inspired by the exhibition Lois Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf February 25 & 26, 6 p.m., play at 7 p.m. at the Mint Museum Randolph Tickets $20 Enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts. First walk through the amazing display of one woman’s lifetime achievement in Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color then relax while On Q Productions presents the play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Isn’t Enuf. Two performances, Thursday and Friday, February 25 & 26. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Photomontage of Haiti Relief Volunteers Tuesday, March 30, 6 - 8 p.m. Free, open to the public In the recent exhibition Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, Jones focused a part of her life’s work in Haiti. The recent disaster has again focused attention on the tiny island nation, this time as a worldwide relief effort. The Mint Museum is presenting photography by Garrett Taft, Lauren Kingsley and local artist de’Angelo Dia-Bethune. Dia teaches English at Trinity Episcopal School. He took a group of students to Florida where they loaded barges with relief supplies bound for Haiti. The Charlotte community again looks beyond itself to those in need.