Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as they Celebrate African and African American Culture During National Black History Month
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Celebrating the richness and diversity of African-American and African cultures, the Aquarium’s sixteenth annual African-American Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests can experience the sights and sounds of performances by local African-American groups, including Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circle musicians, and West African dancers. The festival will also feature cultural displays, handmade craftwork, and storytellers. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the festival’s offerings and discover the wonders of the Pacific Ocean at the Aquarium.
On Saturday, February 24 at 1:40 p.m. the Aquarium will honor Sharon and David McLucas in recognition of their dedicated service to African-American communities. Sharon and David McLucas are the owners of Forgotten Images: A Traveling Educational Exhibit and Museum. Their exhibit features thousands of lost and forgotten artifacts that span two centuries of the African-American experience in America. The exhibit has been featured at schools, churches, and community events throughout Southern California, in many cases at no charge. The display highlights all phases of African-American history, both positive and negative with the aim of instilling a sense of knowledge, awareness, and responsibility in everyone who comes in contact with the exhibit.
The festival is free with general admission to the Aquarium. General Admission is $29.95 adult (12+), $26.95 senior (62+), and $17.95 child (3-11). The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
For more information call (562) 590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/african_american_festival
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among people. Home to over 11,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the FROGS: Dazzling and Disappearing,Our Water Future, and archerfish exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages. The Aquarium won a 2015 Travelers' Choice Award for Aquariums, as awarded by TripAdvisor® travelers, and the 2017 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits.
