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Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day

Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day

Piedmont Arts will host a Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11 am on Facebook Live. 

Led by Education Coordinator Sarah Short, this online-only event will highlight contributions by African American artists to American music. Short will read the children's book, Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews, and guide participants through a musical craft using everyday items you can find around the house. Community members will also read excerpts from books, stories and poems by their favorite African American authors. 

To take part in Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day, follow the link at PiedmontArts.org or visit Facebook.com/PiedmontArtsMartinsville

Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day is sponsored by Carter Bank & Trust.