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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Brushwood Center hosts Black History Month celebration with music and culinary experience

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Andrew Eastmond Trustee | Official Website

Andrew Eastmond Trustee | Official Website

Brushwood Center is set to host a celebration in honor of Black History Month, featuring an afternoon of music and food.

The event will take place on February 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Tickets are priced at $10 for the concert only or $20 for both the concert and culinary experience.

Angela Walker, a U.S. Navy Veteran and jazz vocalist, will curate the musical afternoon showcasing cultural contributions of African Americans past and present through dance, drama, multimedia, and music.

Attendees also have the option to participate in a workshop prior to the performance. Jeff Williams from From Hood to Table will lead a session in the renovated culinary studio covering the history of Black farming and cuisine while teaching Soul Food recipes that can be enjoyed during the performance.

Brushwood Center is located at:

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.

Riverwoods, IL 60015

Open hours are:

Monday - Thursday: 10am – 3pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10am – 3pm

Sunday: 1pm – 3pm

Appointments can also be made by calling 224.633.2424.

For more information or inquiries, visit Brushwoodcenter.org.

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