UPCOMING EVENTS Black History Live: Maya Angelou Presented by: Becky Stone Friday, February 22 6:00 – 7:30 pm The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is a tour stop for Colorado Humanities Black History Live Tour 2019: A Portrayal of Maya Angelou. This living history portrayal will give insight into how Maya Angelou wrote, and why, and reflect on her philosophy of life, which included a strong belief in the power of words. $5 per person | Advanced Reservations Required About the Presenter: Becky Stone holds a B.A. in Drama from Vassar College and a M.A. from Villanova University in Elementary Educational Counseling. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Ms. Stone became a storyteller upon moving South 37 years ago. Her acting credits include Lime Kiln Arts Theater, VA, Warehouse Theatre, Greenville, SC, Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater, Asheville Community Theatre, Highland Repertory Theatre, Asheville Contemporary Dance Theater in Asheville and Merida, Mexico, and Asheville on Broadway. Ms. Stone has presented at North Carolina and Colorado Chautauqua festivals as Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. School Programs: The daytime performance (10 – 11:30 am) is being scheduled for middle and high school groups only. Becky Stone presents Maya Angelou Contact Meg Poole, Program Coordinator, to reserve a spot for your students – 719-385-5631 or mpoole@springsgov.com (Free for students and teachers) Children’s History Hour – Charles Collins and the Horse Parade Wednesday, February 20 & Saturday, February 23 9:00 – 10:00 am In the late 1800s, Charles Collins, “The Riding Master” was known throughout the city of Colorado Springs for his superb horsemanship skills and his staged exhibitions to promote his riding school and stable. Children ages 3-6 and their favorite adult are invited to explore regional history through story time, a familyfriendly tour, activity, and craft. RSVP required | $3 suggested donation Photo from the CS Pioneers Museum Collection Then, make a morning of it! After the event learn through play in our interactive “Trade at Bent’s Fort” Children’s Exhibit, or explore the museum with Max the Please RSVP for events at: www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event or 719-385-5990 Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm MUSELETTER FEB 2019| PG 4
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