Rhythm & Love: A Valentine’s Day Pop-Up featuring Reginald Robinson

Gather for an afternoon dedicated to Black love in all its forms with activities for all ages, including:

• Personalized Love Notes - collaging with visual artist Candace Hunter

• DIY Bouquet Bar - build a unique floral arrangement for someone special

• Holiday Refreshments - hot chocolate and cookies

• Reginald R. Robinson and South Side Home Movie Project director Jacqueline Stewart in person

This event is perfect for couples, families, and friends of all ages!

Created by composer and musician Reginald R. Robinson, in collaboration with film scholar Allyson Nadia Field, “Rhythm & Love” draws upon fragments of historic Black life — ragtime tunes, rare clips of early Black cinema, South Side Home Movie Project footage, house music beats — to present a unique mix of film and music both historic and contemporary. Features original music composed, produced and performed by Reginald R. Robinson, with percussionist Coco Elysses and saxophonist Fred Jackson. Co-produced by Chip E. Spoken word performance by Staccato.

 

To read more about the program and register, click here.