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In an undated image provided via Art Institute of Chicago, inside the Art Institute of Chicago. Arizona has allowed its museums to remain open despite a deadly outbreak, while in cities and states with far fewer cases, the doors have been closed. Via Art Institute of Chicago via The New York Times.
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.- On a recent afternoon outside the Art Institute of Chicago, there was no trace of the line that typically snakes down the museums granite steps and along Michigan Avenue as visitors wait to enter the grand home of Edward Hoppers Nighthawks and Grant Woods American Gothic. Every so often a passerby paused on the desolate sidewalk to take a selfie with one of the bronze lions guarding the museum, but there was no reason to go further: The doors were locked.
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The Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating Black History Month with Kohl’s Haitian Gallery, which includes weekly performances by local artists. Photo provided by the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Celebrate Black History Month with these locally curated events. With the coronavirus pandemic is still in full effect, organizations and entities have turned to virtual platforms to host their events, which feature local performers, historians and more.
Below is a list of events happening throughout the month of February in honor of this significant month.
: Monday, Feb. 22
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is hosting “We Rise: MKE’s Celebration of Black History Month.” The events will take place on Facebook Live and YouTube Live at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. Click here for the schedule of events.
: All month
Milwaukee Film and Black Lens MKE are celebrating Black History Month with four weeks of film, culture and conversation. The programming includes 30 films by Black filmmakers and various events. All-access passes are on sale now and cost $24.99 for non-members and $19.99 for members.
Kohl’s Haitian Gallery and virtual performances: Saturday, Feb. 27
The Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating the art and culture of Haiti with Kohl’s Haitian Gallery as part of Black History Month. The museum is temporarily closed, so it will be sharing performances on its website at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The performances will feature Jahmés Finlayson and Zonia Perry, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Lakou Mizik and Jam Ak Jam. Additionally,