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Learn from the past to create a brighter future:

Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till

February 4, 2025 | 7:30PM
Tickets: $18

Bartow & Leslie Morgan Cabaret

Mike Wiley, is back with his new One-Man show, Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till. Audiences may remember Mike from hits such as Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart or Breach of Peace: The Freedom Riders of 1961

In 1955, a 14-year-old Black Chicago youth traveled to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. Young Emmett crossed that line and stepped into his gruesome fate by whistling at a white woman. Through conversations with a Look magazine journalist, Emmett’s mother and others caught up in the events that led to Till’s devastating fate, this riveting play chronicles the murder, trial and unbelievable confessions of the men accused of Till’s murder.

Classic folktales for the next generation:

African-American Folktales

February 15, 2025 | 11:30AM
Tickets: $7

Metro Waterproofing Main Stage

Experience the rich folklore of African-American culture this Black History Month! From the tricks of Anansi & Brer Rabbit, to the sounds & rhythms of the talking drum, African-American Folktales is a great way to see the African storytelling tradition in action. Experience culture in a way that not only educates, but entertains too!

Celebrate creativity, community, & commerce:

BLACKOUT: Open Mic Night & Pop-Up Market

February 22, 2025 | 5PM
FREE Admission

Lawrenceville Arts Center

Blackout: Open-Mic and Pop-up Market is a FREE celebration of culture, creativity, and commerce. Featuring fantastic local performers and Black-owned businesses, this event is a fantastic way to celebrate Black History Month! It’s also a powerful opportunity for the community to come together, express themselves on stage, and support one another. Whether you’re looking to shop, enjoy live performances, or simply connect with others, there’s something for everyone at this uplifting event. Join us in honoring the richness of our culture, fostering unity, and amplifying voices.

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LAC is the perfect place to book your upcoming field trips. This February, we are honoring Black history with two professional one-man shows. These shows will not only entertain, but educate your students using lessons & concepts outlined in the state of Georgia's curriculum & standards. To book your field trips, click the button below:

A conversation with Andrew Young:

The Many Lives of Andrew Young Exhibit

February 17, 2025
6PM - VIP Reception/Touring | 7PM - Andrew Young Fireside Chat
Tickets: $40

Lawrenceville Arts Center

The City of Lawrenceville and Aurora Theatre are honored to host A Conversation with Andrew Young at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. This special evening offers the community an opportunity to engage with a living legend as journalist Ernie Suggs leads a fireside chat with Ambassador Young. Together, they will explore his extraordinary journey, from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to the global stage. This event is presented in celebration of Ambassador Young and his powerful exhibit currently on display at LAC, providing an inspiring and intimate experience with one of history’s great changemakers.

Did You Hear?

The Many Lives of Andrew Young Exhibit is now on display at the Lawrenceville Arts Center! This FREE art installation is open to the public NOW through March 31! Exhibit hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11AM to 5PM.

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