GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has announced a slate of special programming to celebrate Black History Month in February. The month of events will feature special screenings of films including The Little Mermaid, Whitney: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, and The Princess Frog, plus free admission to the Mississippi Museum on Sundays in February and Saturday, February 24.
“We are honored to mark Black History Month at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi by celebrating historic Black figures and creators through special screenings and events,” said Emily Havens, Executive Director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. “We would also like to thank the Nissan Foundation for their support in making this month-long celebration happen, along with our additional sponsors Maddox Foundation and Visit Mississippi.”
“Through its exhibits and special programming, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi exemplifies Nissan Foundation’s mission of building community by valuing cultural diversity,” said Ali Tonn, Executive Director of the Nissan Foundation. “We are proud to count GRAMMY Museum Mississippi among our grantees and to support its impactful efforts that celebrate differences, particularly during Black History Month.”
A full programming schedule for Black History Month is below.
All film screenings are free, and RSVP is not required.
Thursday, February 1
10 am: Backstage Pass with Carla Thomas (free education event)
7 pm: Spotlight: Carla Thomas (tickets are free for GRAMMY Museum Members and $15 for non-members)
Friday, February 2
6–8 p.m.: Kids Rock the Red Carpet
The Kids Rock the Red Carpet event provides children 12 and under the opportunity to join in the excitement of GRAMMY Week by walking the red carpet to be photographed by the “paparazzi,” singing along to GRAMMY-winning and -nominated songs during karaoke, and the touring the Museum’s exhibits.
Tickets are $15 for kids 12 and under and $10 for adults. Food and beverage are included in the price of admission, and rock star apparel is highly encouraged. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Museum Box Office at 662.441.0100.
Sunday, February 11
1 pm: Screening of Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Sunday, February 18
1 pm: Screening of Whitney: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Tuesday, Feb. 27
7 pm: Stories on Screen: Princess and the Frog
Join us for a discussion with Terrance and Marcella Simien about their work on the film and about the new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in California and Florida.
Wednesday, February 28
10 am: Backstage Pass: Princess and the Frog (free education event)
Free admission weekend at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is made possible by a grant from the Nissan Foundation, which supports educational programs that promote a greater appreciation and understanding of America’s diverse cultural heritage.
