TOMORROW 2/25 – Black Children’s Books
What: A virtual event to “discover the latest books centering Black children's stories and celebrate the impact of real representation at this opening of a virtual ‘museum’ devoted to Black literature.”
Logistics: This event is being held online on Saturday Feb 25th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Register here: Visit the Black Children’s Book Museum
TOMORROW 2/25 – The Black Experience
What: This free event will feature discussions and panels with local artists and speakers, and a keynote presentation by iconic activist and scholar Dr. Angela Davis. There will also be a performance by the Philadanco dance company.
Logistics: This free event is being held on Saturday Feb 25th at 5:00 p.m. at The Flynn, located at 153 Main Street in Burlington. Learn more here: The Black Experience 2023
TOMORROW 2/25 – Montpelier Community Gospel Choir
What: A choral performance and a welcoming of the new Artistic Director, Verdis LeVar Robinson.
Logistics: This event is being held twice: [1] On Saturday Feb 25th at 7:00 p.m., and [2] On Sunday Feb 26th at 4:00 p.m. at Unitarian Church of Montpelier, located at 130 Main Street in Montpelier. Admission ranges from $10-40. Learn more here: Montpelier Community Gospel Choir
2/26 – “BIPOC Soul Food Sunday” in the NEK
What: An affinity space open only to people of color to experience entertainment from Toussaint St. Negritude and a photo booth by I Am Vermont Too. Attendees are encouraged to bring any kind of dish to share.
Logistics: This event is being held on Sunday Feb 26th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Whirligig Brewing, located at 397 Railroad St. in St. Johnsbury.
2/26 - Alexander Twilight Book Release Gathering
What: A presentation from Bill Tulp, a Vermont author and artist who has released a graphic story about Alexander Twilight.
Logistics: This free event is being held on Sunday Feb. 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Grammar School building of the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, located at 1569 Hinman Settler Rd. in Orleans. Learn more here: A New Alexander Twilight Graphic Story