by Frances Phillips | Oct 25, 2016 | 2013, News, Traditional Arts
Traditional quilter Patricia Montgomery collaborated with the African American Museum and Library at Oakland to create a collection of quilted coats — each incorporating the story of a forgotten heroine of the Civil Rights movement. Montgomery’s...
by Frances Phillips | Sep 9, 2016 | 2015, Traditional Arts
On September 17 at 1:00 p.m., Diamano Coura West African Dance Company is bringing “The Forbidden Bush –The Ancestors Still Teach” to Defremery Park in Oakland. The afternoon will include a free drum class at 1:15; free dance class (incorporating...
by Frances Phillips | May 24, 2016 | 2015, News, Traditional Arts
In Work MORE 7: Daughters of a Riot, LOL McFiercen, Honey Mahogany, Dulce De Leche, and VivvyAnne ForeverMORE! bring to the stage moments of queer history when drag and gender transgression exploded into riots of resistance. With lipsynch, singing, video, and audience...
by Frances Phillips | Apr 11, 2016 | 2013, News, Traditional Arts
Following the inaugural presentation of “Honoring the Civil Rights Movement’s Heroines” at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, the exhibit of Patricia Montgomery’s evocative quilted swing coats–each representing a...
by Frances Phillips | Feb 5, 2016 | 2013, Traditional Arts
On Saturday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m., the African American Museum and Library at Oakland is hosting the opening of Patricia Montgomery’s Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement. An accomplished fabric artist, Montgomery has created quilted swing coats for each...
