Tubman African American Museum 340 Walnut Street Macon, GA 31204 478-743-8544 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

past exhibit: journeys by richard ward

Richard Ward is a multi-media artist based in Hampton, Virginia. This exhibition features more than thirty paintings and sculptures that combine symbolic visual references to African American history and culture with themes and objects from everyday life. As he seeks to unite seemingly disparate themes in his work, Ward also employs a highly personal repertoire of traditional and non-traditional materials in his art-making. A serialist, his latest group of works is called the Emulations of Jazz Series. In it Ward seeks to visually express ideas commonly found in the complex compositions of jazz music.

Tubman African American Museum 340 Walnut Street Macon, GA 31204 478-743-8544 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

pan african festival of georgia

April 25-27, 2008
This festival is one of the Tubman Museum’s signature events. Enjoy the celebration as we show appreciation for the dynamic and diverse cultures created from the African Diaspora. This weekend community event celebrates African influences from around the world, and seeks to educate, celebrate and express common ground through Pan African arts, cultures, families and traditions based on the principles of Love, Peace, Unity and Hope.

This festival is the combination of several exciting events:

Friday, April 25, 2008
Taste of Soul
Location: The Armory Ballroom
This event features music from a live jazz band, a variety of food prepared by Celebrity Chefs and a fashion show. Fun for all ages!

Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2008
Weekend in the Park
Location: Central City Park
Bring the whole family to Central City Park and enjoy a weekend full of events, perfect for all ages, with something for everyone. Enjoy live music, dance, food, cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and a children’s village devoted to entertainment and activities just for them. There will be two stages of live music featuring Gospel, Hip-hop, R&B, Caribbean, and Reggae. A variety of vendors will sell art, jewelry, books and other crafts. Food vendors offer cuisines from around the world.

Saturday, April 26, 2008
Poetry Café
Location: Central City Park
Featuring local artists performing spoken work pieces that speak to your heart and mind, let the smooth words and great sounds feed your soul!

Saturday, April 26, 2008
Film in the Park
Location: Central City Park
Perfect for all ages, families are sure to enjoy this evening film in the park. It is the perfect way to wind down after a day of fun and activities in the park.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Pan African Festival Parade
Location: Downtown Macon
Come celebrate this festive parade through historic, downtown Macon featuring African drummers, dancers, marching bands, street performers, stilt walkers, classic vehicles and much more. The parade will tour through Downtown Macon and end at Central City Park, beginning Day Two of the park festivities.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Interfaith Unity Service
Location: Central City Park
This service allows an opportunity for us to learn from one another. A diversity of faiths come together in celebration of our oneness. Through music, dance, and spoken word, we seek common ground.