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Title:	Thursday Nights at the Museum
Date:	3/18/2023 (Saturday)
Address:	5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
Location:	JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Hours:	Saturday, March 18, 2023
Cost/Cover:	See Details
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Kick-off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging,… More uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks. Join us starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!

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The Business of Fashion
Thursday, March 2 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

From the late 19th century through the end of World War II, St. Louis was outmatched only by New York City in garment manufacturing. Much of the industry was located on Washington Avenue—the street that boasted more shoe manufacturers than any other street in the world and was the birthplace of junior wear. St. Louis’s shoe and garment industry began a long decline in the 1950s, but the last several years have seen a reversal of that trend. Join Curator Adam MacPhàrlain for a presentation about St. Louis’s fashion history, followed by a roundtable conversation with some of the fashion professionals who are working to put St. Louis back on the fashion map. Panelists include Paulette Black (editor, Coverings Magazine), Felia Davenport (associate professor and owner, Kaleesi Rose Kollection), Audra Harrold (executive director, STL Fashion Alliance), Mary Ruppert-Stroescu (designer and founder at RECLEM and associate professor, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts), and Susan Sherman (co-founder, St. Louis Fashion Fund).

Support for St. Louis Strong programming is provided by Bank of America.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/the-business-of-fashion

Black Women in Media =
Thursday, March 9 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

From the early days of television to modern social media, Black St. Louis women have long been integral to the production and proliferation of the local media scene, and today they’re continuing to create and sustain opportunities for the next generation. Join us for an enlightening evening filled with memories and critical dialogue about the role that media plays in the St. Louis community, the varied influences of Black women, and what lies ahead for tomorrow’s media personalities. The night kicks off with a presentation by Dr. Raven Maragh-Lloyd, assistant professor of African and African American studies and film and media studies at Washington University in St. Louis.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/black-women-in-media

Primm Lecture | Finding Frank Moore: How Recent Research Changed Our Understanding of the Elaine Massacre
Thursday, March 16 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

The annual James Neal Primm Lecture in History is presented by the University of Missouri–St. Louis. This speaker series brings distinguished historians to St. Louis to share their current research through public lectures, seminars, and informal meetings in honor of James Neal Primm, Curators’ Professor Emeritus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

In 1923 the Elaine Twelve, a group of sharecroppers who had survived the famed Elaine massacre in Arkansas, were defendants in the US Supreme Court rulings "Moore v. Dempsey" and "Ware v. Dempsey". Despite the court’s determination that the men had been denied due process when an angry mob assembled outside the courthouse and demanded their executions, the sharecroppers remained in prison, and the governor refused to overturn their death sentences. Their sentences were eventually commuted, and the Elaine Twelve were released from prison in 1925. Fearing that they would be lynched if they remained in Arkansas, most immediately fled north, where they found sanctuary and reinvented themselves in their new homes of Chicago, St. Louis, East St. Louis, Springfield, and Topeka. Join historian Brian Mitchell to learn how the lives of the Elaine Twelve have challenged researchers to critically examine the roles that debt peonage, racialized violence, and fear played in the Great Migration—and to find ways to commemorate their struggles.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/finding-frank-moore

I Define ME Movement: Women’s Empowerment=
Thursday, March 23 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

Women have always worked to uplift others and create opportunities for their families and communities to thrive on local, national, and international levels. Join St. Louis’s own Tracie Berry-McGhee of the Sistakeeper Empowerment Center’s I Define ME Movement for a deep dive into women’s and girls’ empowerment and entrepreneurship through the lenses of support, collective practice, and community vision. Over the past 25 years the Sistakeeper Empowerment Center has grown from Sistakeeper Circles to the internationally known I Define ME Movement. This program will discuss the movement’s successes, challenges, and intentionality in partnering with other organizations. Girls and women who are using their talents and resources to create a renewed sense of hope in our community will receive special recognition and an award.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/i-define-me

Cards’ Home Opener Watch Party and a Celebration of St. Louis Baseball History
Thursday, March 30 | 2:30pm–8:00pm

Celebrate opening day! First pitch is at 3:10pm, but come to the Missouri History Museum at 2:30pm for ballpark-style snacks and to get the best seats for the watch party. A 20-minute interactive presentation about St. Louis’s rich baseball history with author Ed Wheatley and MHS Public Historian Adam Kloppe will also take place at 2:30pm. Kids can make fan fingers and get their faces painted. The St. Louis Browns mascot will make an appearance, so don’t miss your chance to pose for a photo. Kloppe and Wheatley will toss out clips of local baseball history during commercial breaks, and they’ll provide a 15-minute wrap-up when the game is over. The Museum’s exhibits and shop will stay open until 8:00pm.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/cards-home-opener-watch-party

Mapping Black Towns=
Thursday, April 6 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

Join us on this program stop as we journey through Black towns and settlements in Missouri. MHS, in partnership with Missouri State Parks and Lincoln University, is hosting Dr. Atyia Martin, Next Leadership Development, and Cymone Davis, Black Towns Municipal Management, for a Missouri multi-city tour featuring their Black Towns Settlements Mapping Project. The mission of Next Leadership Development is to accelerate change and strengthen resilience in Black communities through building leadership, creating its own tables, and developing partnerships with allies. Black Towns Municipal Management’s mission is to assist the remaining US Black townships in community redevelopment and government infrastructure with a vision to build sustainable townships for people within the African diaspora.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/mapping-black-towns

The National Day of Silence: LGBTQIA+ Voices in Schools+
Thursday, April 13 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

The National Day of Silence is an annual observance designed to spread awareness about the bullying, harassment, and silencing of individuals who identify as part of LGBTQIA+ communities in schools. Join us the day before the 2023 National Day of Silence to hear teachers and students share their own experiences. Rodney Wilson, the first public school teacher in Missouri to come out publicly in 1994, will share his story, then lead a conversation with current students who have spoken out for themselves and other LGBTQIA+ students.

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/lgbtqia-voices

"Functional: The Thelonious Monk Story"
Thursday, April 20

This full-length play honors the musical genius of pianist and jazz composer Thelonious Sphere Monk and tackles the issues of mental illness as it relates to disparities in healthcare, police interaction, education, and social acceptance. We will explore Monk’s misdiagnosis, the discriminatory practices he faced, and the societal stigma that plagued his career—and how these issues persist today. We’ll also recognize the importance of creative self-expression through the arts and celebrate how Monk stood firm to pursue his music without compromise. Written by Mariah L. Richardson and directed by Fannie Belle Lebby, "Functional: The Thelonious Monk Story" stars Phillip “Dr. Philgood” Graves. Each performance is free with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time. The play lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes with a brief intermission.

Learn More:
https://mohistory.org/events/thelonious-monk

St. Louis: Sports Capital USA
Thursday, April 27 | 5:30pm–8:00pm

St. Louis has cultivated countless professional and amateur athletes. Join author Ed Wheatley and an all-star cast of veteran athletes to relive their biggest championship moments. The discussion will also touch on social change—and how it has characterized St. Louis’s sports scene for more than a century—and include highlights from Wheatley’s latest book, "St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town."

Learn More: https://mohistory.org/events/st-louis-sports-capital

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-This program is associated with "St. Louis Sound," an exhibit that explores the history of popular music in St. Louis from the dawn of recorded sound in the late 1800s to the turn of the 21st century.

+This program is associated with our "Gateway To Pride" exhibit, an interactive digital experience showcasing oral history interviews, artifacts with in-depth stories, and multiple opportunities for online visitors to share their own experiences.

=This program is associated with our African American History Initiative, which strives to promote stories that explore various aspects of the African American experience throughout this region. African American History Initiative programming is presented by Bank of America.

^This program is associated with our "Coloring STL" exhibit, where visitors can explore stories of local structures in a way they never have before—by coloring them, right on the walls of the museum.