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Black History Month Art Show and Concert

Featuring music by Zion

2023-02-17 17:00:00 2023-02-17 18:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Art Show and Concert Students are invited to discuss their art pieces with the community. Music by local artist, Zion, and snacks will be provided. EVPL East - Auditorium

Friday, February 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-17 17:00:00 2023-02-17 18:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Art Show and Concert Students are invited to discuss their art pieces with the community. Music by local artist, Zion, and snacks will be provided. EVPL East - Auditorium

EVPL East

Auditorium

Students are invited to discuss their art pieces with the community. Music by local artist, Zion, and snacks will be provided.

EVPL invites students from across the community to submit a piece of art that represents what Black History Month means to them.  The art will be on display during the month of February at EVPL East with a special program on Friday, February 17 from 5-6pm.  During this program, students will be able to present their art piece to the community.  Guests can also enjoy music, snacks, and beverages while viewing the art pieces.  EVPL Manager, Linda Baker, hopes to engage the young people from across the city and involve them in the celebration of Black History Month.  “I know of no better way to celebrate Black History Month than engaging our youth and the community with art and music.  There are so many young people who come to EVPL East and other locations that are artistically talented, and we want to give them the space to show off their talent.   We wanted to go beyond a passive experience and truly involve our community in a true celebration of Black History.”


Participants must drop-off their art with an official registration form attached at EVPL East by Friday, February 3 at 6:00pm. EVPL East is located at 840 E. Chandler Ave. Hours for this location:

Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

"Due to the historic nature of the EVPL East, West, and Stringtown buildings their meeting rooms are not fully ADA accessible. If you are interested in participating in a program that is not accessible, please contact that location to arrange alternate accommodations."

EVPL East

Phone: 812.428.8231

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Closed for Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed

About the branch

Located at 840 E. Chandler Ave., EVPL East was one of three original libraries built in Evansville with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Along with EVPL West, it was dedicated and opened to the public on January 1, 1913. Renovated in 2003, the building is surrounded by a park-like setting and features a spacious meeting room, public access computers, and comfortable adult and youth areas.

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