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Spotlight Night Remix: A Community Celebration of Ragtime
October 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Spotlight Night REMIX:
A Community Celebration of Ragtime
Presented by The 5th Avenue Theatre & The Northwest African American Museum
DATE: Wednesday, October 4
TIME: 7PM
PLACE: Northwest African-American Museum Legacy Hall
ADMISSION: Free
Join us as we celebrate Ragtime, the Tony-award winning musical. Set in the volatile melting pot of New York City, three distinct American stories are woven together: an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician, all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
Featuring performances by:
Ebo Barton
Kendra Kassebaum
Northwest Tap Connection (Official)
A discussion of Seattle’s complex multicultural history featuring:
Dorothy Cordova, Filipino American National Historic Society
Marie Kidhe, Northwest African-American Museum
Dr Howard Broker
Dr. Devin E. Naar, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History, University of Washington
Explore the Northwest African American Museum’s ‘We Are One’ exhibit and discover the historical cultural diversity that has long influenced and defined Seattle’s Central Area
Don’t miss this opportunity to gather, learn more about our community, and about a contemporary masterwork of American musical theater.
If you have any questions or need more information contact, Kwapi Vengesayi, 5th Avenue Theatre Community Engagement Specialist at 206-260-2142 or kvengesayi@5thavenue.org
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