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Macy's Celebrates Black History Month with Special Events Honoring the Legacy of Famed Artist Romare Bearden
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Romare Bearden's birth, select Macy's stores nationwide will highlight some of the artist's most improtant works via special exhibitions and events
Preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork. View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats that date from 1964 to 1984 when Romare Bearden was at the peak of his artistic power. In addition to works on loan from the Foundation are new works by artists inspired and influenced by Bearden’s life and legacy.
During the reception a new generation of jazz musicians will perform Bearden’s music which has been previously recorded by Branford Marsalis, Tito Puente and Billy Eckstine.
Additional in-store celebrations will include children’s collage-making events, special readings of Bearden’s children’s book, “Li’l Dan, The Drummer Boy: A Civil War Story,” as well as cooking demonstrations from local chefs featuring Bearden’s favorite recipes and Caribbean dishes from the out-of-print cookbook, “Ma Chance’s French Caribbean Creole Cooking,” which he illustrated.
New Orleans February 2nd, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/2 - 2/9
Macy's Lakeside
3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, Louisiana
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception or visit macys.com/events
Atlanta February 9th, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/9 - 2/12
Macy’s Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
To RSVP, please call 1.305.577.1818 or visit www.macys.com/events to attend the reception.
Chicago February 9h, 2012 5:30PM - Exhibits runs 2/9 - 2/12
Macy’s State Street
111 North State Street
Chicago, IL
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP at macys.com/events to attend the reception.
Los Angeles February 9th, 2012 6:30PM - Exhibit runs 2/9 - 2/12
Macy’s Baldwin Hills
3rd Floor, The Museum of African Art
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr
Los Angeles, CA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception or visit macys.com/events.
New York February 9th, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/9 - 2/12
Macy's Herald Square
151 W 34th Street
New York, NY
Furniture on 9
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
No RSVP necessary, for details visit macys.com/events.
Pittsburg February 9th, 2012 5PM - Exhibit runs 2/9 - 2/12
Macy's Downtown
400 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
To RSVP, please call 1.888.622.9769 or visit macys.com/events.
Philadelphia February 15th, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/15 - 2/19
Macy's Center City
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
To RSVP, please call 1.888.622.9769 or visit macys.com/events.
Houston February 16th, 2012 6:30PM - Exhibit runs 2/16 - 2/26
Macy’s Houston Galleria at Hidalgo
5135 W. Alabama
Houston, TX
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to 1.877.884.3751 to attend the reception.
Miami February 16th, 2012 6:30PM - Exhibit runs 2/16 - 2/19
Macy’s Aventura Mal
19535 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to 1.305.682.3393 or visit macys.com/events.
San Francisco February 16th, 2012 6PM - Exhibit runs 2/16 - 2/19
Macy's Union Square
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to www.macys.com/events to attend the reception.
Washington February 16th, 2012 5:30PM - Exhibit runs 2/16 - 2/19
Macy's Metro Center
1201 G. Street N.W.
Washington, DC
Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
Please RSVP to 1.888.622.9769 to attend the reception.
Charlotte February 25, 2012 2:00PM
Macy’s Northlake Mall
6845 Northlake Mall Drive
Charlotte NC
Bring your family to our Children's event and enjoy storytelling, arts & crafts, delicious treats and exciting entertainment.
Join us for a celebration of Romare Bearden, featuring children’s collage and craft activities, storybook readings, live music, and face painting! Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp.
For a complete listing of events and directions, please visit http://bit.ly/xjNlqN
For additional information regarding Romare Bearden please visit: www.beardenfoundation.org