Join Master Storyteller Alyce Smith Cooper as she delves into the rich narrative of village life, as represented in objects from "African by Design – Form, Pattern, and Meaning in African Craft". Alyce Smith Cooper has been an advocate for the arts, community growth, and preservation for over 60 years. As a poet, storyteller, actress, and TV talk show host Alyce is a champion for creativity, compassion, and inclusion.Related links:Event information and registration linkMingei International Museum on Instagram
Join us in our outdoor theatre for our free, 6th-annual Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with the George L. Stevens Senior Center! Hosted by Gill Sotu, featuring music performances by guest artists and an original play written by Miki Vale and community participants, Directed by Yolanda Marie Franklin.Schedule:12:00 - 12:10 p.m.: Welcome by Host Gill Sotu12:10 - 12:20 p.m.: Alyce Smith Cooper Music Performance12:20 - 12:30 p.m.: Rebecca Jade Soul/Jazz Music Performance12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: The Old Globe Play Presentation1:00 - 1:20 p.m.: Treesje and Saint Spoken Word Performance1:20 - 1:35 p.m.: Brittany Taylor Neo-Soul Music Performance1:35 - 1:55 p.m.: David Dredden and the Undefeated Contemporary Gospel Choir performanceAlthough offered for free, tickets are required as this is a general admission event. If there is a waitlist for this event, we encourage everyone to register as there will be ample seating available.BOX OFFICE PHONE: (619) 234-5623 / EmailThe Old Globe on Facebo
A free outdoor festival of art, creativity and community in the Museum Park and MuseumSaturday, June 25, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.The New Children’s Museum is hosting its 10th annual Mass Creativity Day, a celebration of art, creativity and community with live performances, family-friendly art-making activities, food and free admission to the Museum all day.Mass Creativity Day will include performances by Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, Maraya Performing Arts, Mariachi Victoria, Alyce Smith Cooper, and TranscenDANCE. Other activities include face painting, a music class for toddlers facilitated by the San Diego Youth Symphony, drawing classes and live portrait drawing by Scarlett Baily, a reading of "Karen’s Heart" by author Georgeanne Irvine (read in Spanish by Radio Latina host Gloria Beltran), and appearances by Joyride Bookshop and Fern Street Circus in the Museum Park. Island Avenue in front of the Museum will be closed to traffic for the festivitie