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Twistin’ Down Central: A Tribute to Tampa’s Black Music Legends

July 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free
Tampa's Black History Museum

Tampa Red, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Webb, and Ray Charles are just a few of the notable musicians to play in Tampa during Central Avenue’s heyday. Join us at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 28, as we dive into the work of legendary Black musicians that lifted spirits and defined Central Avenue’s cultural legacy. This program’s guest panelists include Kitty Daniels and Andre Walker, and the evening will feature the music of Belinda Womack. This is the second program of a new initiative by the Tampa Bay History Center in partnership with the Tampa Housing Authority to provide educational experiences in the historic St. James Episcopal Church, located at 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, Fla.

Details

Date:
July 28, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
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Organizer

Tampa Bay History Center
Phone
813-228-0097
Email
info@tampabayhistorycenter.org
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Venue

Tampa’s Black History Museum
1213 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33602 United States
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Museum hours

The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Admission prices

Adult: $16.95
College Student: $14.95
Senior (60+): $14.95
Youth (7-17): $12.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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