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May 2012

 

Thursday, May 3

FREE 1st Thursdays at NAAM

1st Thursdays at NAAM are always Free!

Free and open to the public!
Thursday, May 3
11:00am - 7:00pm

 

Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6

Museums On Us
Promotion is valid during regular open hours Saturday and Sunday

NAAM partners with Bank of America to offer 1st free weekend admission to Bank of America clients and staff once a month throughout 2012. Simply show your Bank of America ATM, credit or check card and photo ID at our reception desk and receive free admission to NAAM!

 

Thursday, May 10

FREE 2nd Thursdays at NAAM

2nd Thursdays at NAAM are always Free

Free and open to the public!
Thursday, May 10
11:00am - 7:00pm

 

Thursday, May 17

WHAT THE GRIOT SAID: Stories at NAAM
11:00am


THIS MAY at the Northwest African American Museum, gifted griots—or storytellers—will enchant young and old with tales recounted following oral traditions. Children of all ages are invited to experience the ancient art of storytelling with stories from around the world or just around the corner. This month’s storyteller is Eva Abram.

Free and open to the public!
Thursday, May 17
11:00am - 11:45pm
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Katie Williams, kwilliams@naamnw.org
206.518.6000 x 104

 

Thursday, May 17

Movie Night & Potluck
This Months Movie is “The Help”!
6pm - 8pm

Bring a dish and tasty beverage and join the Museum staff as they enjoy the movie. Don't have time to bring a dish, Come anyway, make a donation towards refreshments. Recommended for 16 & over. No charge - invite a friend

Make a suggestion to: Twanda Hill | thill@naamnw.org - 206.518.6000 x 111

 

Sunday, May 27

NAAM Book Club and Discussion Group Series
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Reading in May: Black Cool: One Thousand Streams of Blackness by Rebecca Walker

Join NAAM and the Black Genealogy Research Group for a book club and discussion group series centered on themes including race, family history and other topics. We meet on the last Sunday of every month.

Future Readings:
Reading in June: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Reading in July: My Song by Harry Belafonte

 

 

All events take place at the Northwest African American Museum unless otherwise indicated.

Northwest African American Museum
2300 SOUTH MASSACHUSETTS ST SEATTLE, WA 98144
206-518-6000