Tubman Museum Brings NYC’s All Stars Jazz Band To This Year’s

All That Jazz At The Cotton Club

 

 

The Tubman African American Museum is dedicated to educating people about African American art, history and culture. Since it’s founding in 1981, this internationally recognized Museum fulfills this mission through the collection, preservation, study, exhibition and interpretation of works of art and artifacts which foster and promote public knowledge of these important subjects.

Exhibitions in the changing gallery space of the Tubman Museum have focused on subjects as diverse as contemporary and abstract African American art, soul food, black films, and historic photography. Other galleries in the museum explore local history, folk art, African American achievement, and black inventors and inventions. As these exhibitions suggest, the museum’s collections are equally wide-ranging and include African Art, folk art, contemporary African American art, photography, sculpture, and historical photos, documents, and artifacts.

The Tubman Museum also represents a key educational resource for Georgia and the entire southeast region, offering a wide array of programs, outreach activities, and publications geared to adults, families, and students and teachers in grades K-12 and college. Among these offerings are after-school Tubman Children in the Arts classes, teacher and student workshops, Art and History Outreach intiatives, curriculum and program guides, summer Heritage Camps for children aged 10 to 12, exhibition tours and catalogues, and books, such as Macon Black and White: An Unutterable Separation in the American Century by Dr. Andrew Manis of Macon State College and Standing on Their Shoulders” A Celebration of the Wisdom of African American Women by Dr. Catherine Meeks of Wesleyan College.

Further, the Museum hosts a variety of special events, including All That Jazz, the Pan African Festival of Georgia , the Tubman Torchbearers Gospel Concert, the Shelia Awards, the Act of Courage Awards, and a variety of art contests and award ceremonies that involve students of all ages across Central Georgia . These events promote African American art, history and culture, just as the exhibits do, but in a way that interacts with the community, the state, the nation and the world. The Tubman Museum takes a leadership role when it comes to bringing a diverse community together to celebrate African American accomplishments.

All That Jazz

One of Macon ’s most celebrated premiere social events is All That Jazz. On Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 7 o’clock PM, the Macon City Auditorium will again be transformed into New York’s famous Cotton Club as Macon’s Tubman African American Museum presents its 12th Annual All That Jazz at the Cotton Club fund-raiser.  Adding to the spirit and theme of the evening, the 7-piece Cotton Club All-Stars Jazz Band with soloist, Ann Sinclair will travel from New York to perform for the listening and dancing pleasure of guests.

With delicious gourmet food catered by Natalia’s, superior spirits, and an elegant atmosphere, guests will once again enjoy a wonderful occasion with the company of friends and family. Tickets are $100 and tables of 8 are $750. To purchase tickets please visit the website at www.tubmanmuseum.com or call the museum at 478-743-8544

All That Jazz is more than just Macon ’s treasured social event; it is also a fund-raising opportunity for the Museum. Through the generosity of many area businesses and private donations, the event is able to offer a silent auction, where guests can bid on many desirable items, including artwork by notable accomplished artists from Georgia , weekend get-away packages and gift baskets with upscale products. All the money raised at this event - through sponsorships, ticket sales, and the auction go to support the many important programs, exhibits, publications, classes, and events that the Tubman Museum offers.

In order to host All That Jazz, the Museum relies on the dedication of community volunteers to help organize and plan the event. Several people have given countless hours, year after year, because of their love of the Tubman Museum and the programs this museum provides. This year’s event is made possible through the contributions and efforts of the following volunteers: Paula Adams ,  Gordon Bennett , Tony Blash, Mark Brooker ,  Katina Clay , Michelle Currie, Joy Dyer, Cheryl Gaddis, Wes Griffith , Adrian Harmon , Gail Mansfield , Janice Marshall , Regina McDuffie , Rodgers Redding , Theresa Robinson, Zita Portillo , Amanda Smith, Ashley Smith , Selma Stephens, Al Tillman , Avan Walker, Marc Whitfield .

Equally notable, are the local area businesses that agreed to be sponsors of the event, including 13 WMAZ, ABC WPGA Channel 58, Cox Communications, Mix 100.9, Felisha Kitchen, M.D., Piedmont Construction Group, LLC, Adams, Jordan & Treadwell, Peyton Anderson Foundation, Ulysses & Beverly Ford, Griffith Family Foundation, Harmon Masonry & Construction, Inc., Macon Centreplex, Macon City Council, Wachovia Bank, City of Macon - Mayor’s Office, Macon/Bibb Convention & Visitors Bureau, Riverside Ford, Inc., Black Cat Studios, Karla's Shoes, The Mutual Financial Group, Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development, Alphagraphics, Armstrong World Industries, Broadway Lofts, Geotechnical & Environmental, Consultants, Inc., Mercer Minority Affairs & Trio Program, Neurology Associates, LLP, Mufid A. Othman, M.D., Robins Federal Credit Union, Security Bank, Stephens Automotive Group, Inc., The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, Noble Investment Group, Delta Airlines and MidSouth Federal Credit Union.

NBA great Norm Nixon will be present at All That Jazz at
the Cotton Club this year

So mark your calendar and get your tickets so you can join in the fun and support a very worthy institution. Enjoy incredible music and food, win or purchase wonderful gifts, and meet Norm Nixon and prominent members of the community at this season’s All That Jazz.