In celebration of Black History Month, the world famous Apollo Theater opens its doors for a unique and FREE glimpse into the Apollo’s rich history and current programs. This year’s Open House, Celebration of Cool, sponsored by THIRTEEN with support from Firelight Media and WBGO-FM, features multi-media presentations looking back on the Apollo’s place within Black history and a live performance from Apollo Music Café alum Casey Benjamin. This event also includes an advance screening of the documentary American Masters—Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool followed by a panel moderated by NJTV News Correspondent/Anchor and WBGO-FM host, Michael Hill with the documentary’s director, Stanley Nelson along with legendary producer James Mtume, rising jazz superstars Keyon Harrold and Angeleisha “Trumptess” Rogers, drummer and Miles Davis’ nephew Vince Wilburn. Following the panel discussion, Apollo Open House 2020: Celebration of Cool will conclude with an inspired performance by the Keyon Harrold Quintet.
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
1pm – 6pm
Co-Hosts:
Billy “Mr. Apollo” Mitchell
MetroFocus’ Jenna Flanagan
NJTV News’/WBGO-FM’s Michael Hill
DJ:
Keanna Faircloth – Host of WBGO’s Afternoon Jazz
FREE tickets here
