Black History Month Celebrations

Stax Music Academy

February 5

5 Enjoy an evening of music and dance as the Stax Music Academy teams up the Rance Allen Group to present The Sacred Side of Soulsville. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. $10.

University of Memphis

February 7 Learn about the African-American migration from author Isabel Wilkerson as she lectures from her book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration. 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. lecture, University Center Theatre.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra

February 16     

Enjoy the rich, diverse tradition of gospel music at Memphis Gospel Celebration (POPS Series). The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15, $5 for students.   memphissymphony.org/concertcalendar

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