Saturday Storytime
Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children's stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
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Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children's stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
Come see The Next King, an hour-long musical that teaches kids aged 3 to 12 about the importance of voting. Nikki Toombs's funny, interactive, FREE show transports you to a rainforest where the king, a lion, grapples with how to choose the next leader. Enjoy art activities throughout the day as part of The Center's Kidspiration weekend, presented by PNC.
Come see The Next King, an hour-long musical that teaches kids aged 3 to 12 about the importance of voting. Nikki Toombs's funny, interactive, FREE show transports you to a rainforest where the king, a lion, grapples with how to choose the next leader. Enjoy art activities throughout the day as part of The Center's Kidspiration weekend, presented by PNC.
Spark a love for civics in your child at Kidspiration 2024! Playwright Nikki Toombs presents a captivating short play "The Next King" where rainforest animals elect their new leader. This interactive theatrical experience introduces children ages 3–12 to the principles of civic engagement and voting, inspiring them to see themselves as future changemakers. Reserve your tickets here to ensure you don’t miss this enriching experience! Kidspiration is presented in partnership with PNC. Our series continues the third weekend of every month this summer! Registration Note: Performances will take place at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. When on the registration page to choose a different performance date, click "Other dates..." To choose a different performance time, click "Other times..."
Continue celebrating our anniversary weekend with a special $10 admission rate. Secure your tickets early, as they are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Take advantage of a special treat at The Center, courtesy of The Home Depot Foundation. We’re hosting a Free Admission Day to thank our community for a decade of support. Don’t miss this chance to explore our exhibits and commemorate this significant milestone with us! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your tickets online to ensure your spot.
You’re invited to Truth on The Rocks, where we combine dancing, cocktails, and conversation to connect events of history to today. After all, who said history wasn’t fun? Want to grab a drink and explore our galleries while celebrating The Center's 10th anniversary? Purchase your tickets online! Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door You must be 21 or older to attend this event.
Celebrate Juneteenth at The Center with inspiring activities and educational programs for the entire family that honor the historic day of emancipation. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the fight for freedom and explore how these struggles shape our world today. Juneteenth will be celebrated on Saturday June 15, Sunday June 16, and Wednesday June 19, 2024 throughout each day (last entry at 4 PM).
When a child can’t read, their risk of incarceration, homelessness, and unemployment increases. Oakland-based NAACP activist Kareem Weaver believes literacy is one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time. Join us for a screening of The Right to Read, a documentary from executive producer Levar Burton. The film follows Weaver, two American families, and a teacher fighting to provide children with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.
Be amongst the first educators to learn about Learning for Justice’s newest framework for 9-12th grade, Teaching the Civil Rights Movement. This two-day workshop will introduce you to the content of the framework and provide you with ideas on how to implement it into your practice.
Historically, music has had the power to influence and connect cultures. Join The Center to explore the evolution of musical collaboration between Black and Jewish musicians from the 1950s to today. We'll combine live music, storytelling, and provocative discussion to examine the prolific and complicated relationship between these two groups who made American music "American."
The Center will honor Indigenous People's Month with a panel discussion featuring students from Emory University's Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative and the Native American Student Association. Panelists will discuss their experiences within an academic setting, touching on subjects like belonging and relationship building. Join us in becoming a more informed ally by learning about issues facing Native communities today!
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