Reginald Lewis Museum

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The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

"Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists," through Oct. 17.

Leah Taylor: Lift Him Up, through Nov. 27. This Arts Wall installation includes 27 framed collages featuring high-spirited choir and congregation scenes arranged to give viewers the feeling of being inside a large gothic cathedral.

Aug. 6-7, Bank of America: Museums on Us. The museum offers free admission to Bank of America cardholders the first full weekend of every month.

Aug. 7, 2 p.m., Sundays @ 2 Film: "Against the Odds, the Artists of the Harlem Renaissance." This documentary tells how black visual artists during the 1920s and 30s triumphed over formidable odds to showcase their works in mainstream museums and sell their art.

Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Floetic Fridays. Join the museum's youth volunteers, The Travelers, for an evening of expression through music, spoken word, and the works of young emerging artists. Features the Black Diamond Band and host Authentic. Call 443-263-1827 to sign up as a performer.

Cost in $6 for members; $8 for nonmembers. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; program begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 443-263-1875.

Aug. 13, noon. Saturday's Child: Art Workshop: Recyclable Art and Metal, for ages 9-12. Create an aluminum soda bug sculpture using recycled soda cans. Participants are asked to bring two empty soda cans for this project. In conjunction with Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists. Museum admission required.

Aug. 18, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Third Thursdays at The Lewis featuring Duende Quartet. Includes free appetizers and cash bar. Cost is $5; free for members.

Aug. 20, 3 p.m. The Art of Adornment: Transformation through Textiles. Celebrate the art of adornment with Januwa Moja, an artist and master designer with more than 40 years of experience creating wearable art. In conjunction with Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists. Museum admission required.

For more information and hours, call 443-263-1800, or go to www.africanamericanculture.org .

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore :

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, through Aug. 31, from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., "Walk on the Wild Side," for ages 5 and up. Join a zoo educator for a walk through a featured area of the zoo. Gather at Base Camp Discovery by 10:15. Free with regular Zoo admission.

Aug. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., s. Animal Enrichment Day, at Base Camp Discovery/ zoo grounds. Watch as the animals receive special treats, like "fishsicles" and papier maché toys, and zookeepers explain the importance of enrichment activities. Free with regular zoo admission.

Being 40 Plus » Blog Archive » Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum

I had the pleasure of visiting the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore Maryland this weekend. The harbor was beautiful as I anticipated and the weather was perfect. Other than the expected temperatures of a July day in the middle of summer, Baltimore city was very inviting. The trip to the Museum was a much needed valuable experience. It was amazing to see all of the history; Although, I have studied and learned so much in the past. I enjoyed the friendly reminders of what I may often take for granted. I was proud to be a part of what so many have known to be truth and a distinct way of life; I have only heard stories about such a rich past. I would like to thank Lisa Crawley who is the Resource Center Manager for being a gracious hostess. She was both informative and very warm with her welcome while encouraging us to browse the resource center.

Good luck to you Lisa, we wish you well.

Each Thursday in August 2011, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. the Museum has extended hours.

Do you wish that you could tour the museum after work? Every Thursday this summer, the museum offers extended hours from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a reduced admission price of $5. And every “Third Thursday,” visitors get to enjoy live music and free appetizers.

Sunday, August 7, 2 p.m.

Sundays @ 2 Films Celebrate the art of adornment with Januwa Moja, an artist and master designer with more than 40 years of experience creating wearable art. Come and view Moja’s vibrant, artistic fashions as she discusses the inspiration behind her work. In conjunction with Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists.

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