2009 Programs
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African Americans in the Civil War |
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Saturday, July 11, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Levenson Room, Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave |
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| A lecture and multimedia presentation by Hari Jones; researcher at the African American Memorial Museum, Washington, DC. Jones will share his research about the role of underground intelligence gathering activities of Black Americans during the Civil War (1861-1865). |
Rock Rest: Black Visitors in Vacationland |
Through Oct. 31
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| Memorabilia from the African American guest house, called Rock Rest, which was operational in the 1940s – 1960s. The exhibit highlights the story of owners, Hazel and Clayton Sinclair. |
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Story Time with Sammi’s Friends |
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Saturdays, July 25, Aug. 1, 8 and 15 in the
SAACC lower level gallery 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Local author and retired educator Royaline B. Edwards will read selected stories and organize other fun activities for children 5 – 12 years old.
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| From "A Ribbon for Sammi" by Royaline B. Edwards, illustrated by Sheila Knight |
| Ebony Magazine Covers |
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| Saturday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 1
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Selected covers of America’s premier African American Magazine, founded in 1945, will be on display in the SAACC main and lower level Galleries.
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American Art Songs and
African American Spirituals |
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9: p.m. at Middle Street Baptist
Church in Portsmouth.
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| The nationally and internationally acclaimed Jubilee Trio entertains with an evening of favorite and special songs. Free.
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Stairways and Doorsteps |
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Opening reception, Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 to 6 p.m.
Through Dec. 6
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Annual juried exhibition of original images by members of the Seacoast Camera Club will be on display at the SAACC galleries.
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Holly-Day Dinner and Silent Auction |
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Saturday, Nov. 14 from 6 to11 p.m. at the Frank Jones
Center, Route 1 Bypass South, Portsmouth, NH
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| An evening of fine dining, great music and the opportunity to bid on unique auction items.
Tickets: $65. Music by The Ethel Lee Ensemble.
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| Christmas for Kids
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Sunday, Dec. 6 from 3 to5 p.m.
in the SAACC lower level gallery.
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| A fun-filled two hours of music, stories, goodies, gifts and games for all ages. |
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