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# AAMPA Museum

African American Museum of Performing Art

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## Posts

- [AAMPA Museum - Harry Lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/aampa-museum-harry-lennix/) - Actor Harry Lennix plans to build ‘the Black version of Lincoln Center’ on Chicago’s South Side Actor Harry Lennix shot to fame by playing Terrence “Dresser” Williams in Robert Townsend’s “The Five Heartbeats” and Boyd Langton in Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse.” He currently appears in both “The Blacklist” and “Billions,” and is upcoming in Zack Snyder’s
- [Critical Spacial Theory: Revitalizing Cultural Infrastructure | Harry Lennix | TEDxWrigleyville](https://aampamuseum.org/2023/09/critical-spacial-theory-revitalizing-cultural-infrastructure-harry-lennix-tedxwrigleyville/) - By incorporating modern critical special theory, the intersection between art and architecture, into the innovative design of the Bronzeville Renaissance Project, actor and activist Harry Lennix taps into his passion for revitalizing cultural infrastructure in the modern city and explores the gift of American performance art. Through his talk and this ambitious architectural project, Lennix
- [Harry Lennix on WVON Chicago, October 5, 2021](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/10/harry-lennix-on-wvon-chicago-october-5-2021/) - Harry Lennix joins WVON Elevated Talk on the radio. Harry speaks from about 0:12:00 through about 1:17:00. AAMPA is discussed from about 1:14:00 – 1:16:00
- [Windy City LIVE interview with Harry Lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/06/windy-city-live-interview-with-harry-lennix/) - Harry J. Lennix has made a name for himself on “The Blacklist,” “Love & Basketball,” and “24,” to name a few. Now he’s giving Chicagoans an inside look at the creative process with a new museum for African American performing arts opening in Bronzeville in 2022. LINK
- [Interview with Co-Found/Executive Director TaRon Patton](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/interview-with-co-found-executive-director-taron-patton/) - Interview with Co-Found/Executive Director TaRon Patton https://aampamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Taron-Patton.mp3
- [NBC5 Chicago: Harry Lennix interview](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/nbc5-chicago-harry-lennix-interview/) - NBC5 Chicago: Harry Lennix interview
- [AAMPA Museum - Harry Lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/aampa-museum-harry-lennix-2/) - Fox 32 Chicago: TaRon Patton interview – African American Museum of the Performing Arts aims to showcase Black excellence Taron Patton, co-founding executive director of the African American Museum of the Performing Arts, expands on their mission to showcase Black excellence.
- [The Lillian Marcie Theatre – A Conversation with Harry Lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/the-lillian-marcie-theatre-a-conversation-with-harry-lennix/) - The Lillian Marcie Theatre – A Conversation with Harry Lennix By bdeshong, October 26, 2019 at 9:38 pmRecently there was a press conference announcing the partnership with Chicago TREND and Chicago Community Loan Fund to announce a five-million-dollar investment from Fifth Third Bank designed to finance catalytic commercial development in Chicago.The first borrower supported by the
- [The Lillian Marcie Theatre – A Conversation with Harry Lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/the-lillian-marcie-theatre-a-conversation-with-harry-lennix-2/) - New Investment Will Jump-Start Development Of South Side Performance Theatre New Investment Will Jump-Start Development Of South Side Performance TheatreBY KATHERINE NEWMANChicago TREND and the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) recently hosted a press conference to announce a $5 million investment from Fifth Third Bank that will be used to finance commercial development in Chicago.
- [African American Museum of the Performing Arts presents SETTING OUR OWN TABLE — Preview](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/african-american-museum-of-the-performing-arts-presents-setting-our-own-table-preview/) - African American Museum of the Performing Arts presents SETTING OUR OWN TABLE — Preview The African American Museum of Performing Arts (AAMPA) is a newly formed, non-profit organization. The AAMPA is set to launch in Chicago, Illinois bringing forth Black culture performance Art and insight into African American diaspora through the lens of performance artists.
- [Bronzeville Theater Celebrating Black Artists](https://aampamuseum.org/2021/04/bronzeville-celebrating/) - Bronzeville Theater Celebrating Black Artists to Open This Year

## Pages

- [Home](https://aampamuseum.org/) - AAMPA African American Museum of the Performing Arts will live as the definitive archive of the cultural expression of African American high-performance art. The centerpiece of this institution, the “living” museum, will offer the general public a venue where they can learn about, participate in, and enjoy great works of performance art by African Americans.
- [First Lady Luncheon Program](https://aampamuseum.org/first-lady-luncheon-program/) - [pdf-embedder url=”https://aampamuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AAMPA-1st-Lady-Luncheon-Program.pdf” title=”AAMPA 1st Lady Luncheon Program”]
- [AAMPA Setting Our Own 2026 Table Live Taping](https://aampamuseum.org/sootlive/) - JOIN US For the first LIVE TAPING OF Setting Our Own Table FEATURING Abiodun Oyewole Original artists from THE LEGENDARY LAST POETS & Rhyme Fest MUSIC PROVIDED BY DJ GOD MODE
- [1stLady-invitation](https://aampamuseum.org/1stlady-invitation/) - AAMPA icon series Presents: 1st Lady Luncheon Invitation FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AAMPA ABOUT THE luncheon “The term First Lady is often used to describe a woman by her adjacency to a man. Be it a pastor, president or mayor. But often people miss its second meaning OF “leading woman in a particular activity or profession.” Our goal is to
- [1st-lady-luncheon](https://aampamuseum.org/1st-lady-luncheon/) - tickets I Can't make it but I want to donate I’d like more information about this event! Email events@aampamuseum.org
- [AAMPA Board of Directors](https://aampamuseum.org/board/) - Board of Directors Black_spot AAMPA Co-Founders Harry LennixCo-founder TaRon Pattonco-founder Directors Tammy McCann SimpkinsBoard Chair Lynn Cobert JonesBoard Member Kelly DittmannBoard Member Djena Graves LennixBoard Member Cyraina Johnson RoullierBoard Member Pat KnazzeBoard Member Tanya PietrkowskiBoard Emeritus
- [AAMPA GRIOT LAB](https://aampamuseum.org/griot-lab/) - Introducing the AAMPA Griot Lab The word griot means “a member of a hereditary caste in African culture whose function is to keep an oral history of the tribe or village and to entertain with stories, poems, songs, dances, etc.” LAB is an abbreviation for laboratory which is a building or designated area where scientific
- [robert-townsend](https://aampamuseum.org/robert-townsend/) - Black_spot AAMPA Griot Lab Presents: MASTER CLASS WITH ROBERT TOWNSEND | 2023 ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS In this master class, Townsend talks about how he made his first feature film, Hollywood Shuffle, on a credit card and his transition from being just an actor to becoming a Hollywood hyphen. Townsend’s story is now part of Hollywood
- [harry-lennix](https://aampamuseum.org/harry-lennix/) - Black_spot AAMPA Griot Lab Presents: MASTER CLASS WITH HARRY LENNIX | 2022 ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS AAMPA Co-Founder Harry Lennix will conduct a dynamic acting course this September at the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival!This two-phased master course will cover theory, scene work, and the obligations of an actor.Saturday,September 3, 20221:00pm – 6:00pm Eastern TimePHASE I: Acting: Theory1:00 pm – 3:30
- [History](https://aampamuseum.org/history/) - About Us Black_spot AAMPA About AAMPA AAMPA will live as the definitive archive of the cultural expression of African American high performance art. The centerpiece of this institution, the “living” museum will offer the general public a venue where they can learn about, participate in, and enjoy great works of performance art by African Americans.
- [event](https://aampamuseum.org/event/) - RSVP to AAMPA's summer Intimate broadway experience ! All proceeds support the development and implementation of AAMPA’s programming for the next generation. JOIN US | RSVP PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION IF YOU’RE UNABLE TO ATTEND. DONATE
- [Setting Our Own Table with Antoinette Pendleton](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/setting-our-own-table-with-antoinette-pendleton/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA Season 3 Premiere: Setting Our Own Table With Antoinette Pendleton Season 3 Premiere: Setting Our Own TableHosted by TaRon Patton with special guest the Queen of Bridgerton Antoinette Pendleton Welcome to Setting Our Own Table!Please leave your contact info so we can keep in touch and get your feedback.We promise – your information
- [Test 2](https://aampamuseum.org/test-2/)
- [2023sootparty](https://aampamuseum.org/2023sootparty/) - 2023 SETTING OUR OWN TABLE BIRTHDAY BASH I Can't make it but I want to donate I’d like more information about the Birthday Bash! Email events@aampamuseum.org
- [aampa-gala](https://aampamuseum.org/aampa-gala/)
- [Setting Our Own Table with J. Nicole Brooks](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/setting-our-own-table-with-j-nicole-brooks/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA Season 2 Finale: Setting Our Own Table With J. Nicole Brooks Season 2 Finale: Setting Our Own TableHosted by TaRon Patton with special guest J. Nicole Brooks Season 2 Finale: Setting Our Own TableHosted by TaRon Patton with special guest J. Nicole Brooks Setting Our Own Table Series Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks
- [Setting Our Own Table with Jon Pierce](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/jon-pierce/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA Season 2: Setting Our Own Table - Episode 1 With Jon Pierce Season 2: Setting Our Own Table – Episode 1Hosted by TaRon Patton with special guestInternational House Music sensation and Author, Jon Pierce Season 2: Setting Our Own Table – Episode 1Hosted by TaRon Patton with special guestInternational House Music sensation
- [Setting Our Own Table with Ron O.J. Parson](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/ron-o-j-parson/) - Black_spot AAMPA SETTING OUR OWN TABLE With Ron O.J. Parson Setting Our Own Table Series Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon Pierce Ron O.J. Parson Kevin Iega Jeff Harry Lennix TaRon Patton Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon Pierce Ron O.J. Parson Kevin Iega Jeff Harry Lennix TaRon Patton
- [Setting Our Own Table](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA SETTING OUR OWN TABLE Setting Our Own Table is a virtual talk series hosted by Co-founder and Executive Director TaRon Patton. Q1 2021 (Jan-Mar)Enjoy lively artistic conversations and a showcase of African American performance arts legacy. Q2 2021 (April – June)The public is invited to join the conversation and serve as a
- [Setting Our Own Table with Kevin Iega Jeff](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/kevin-iega-jeff/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA SETTING OUR OWN TABLE With Kevin Iega Jeff Setting Our Own Table Series Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon Pierce Ron O.J. Parson Kevin Iega Jeff Harry Lennix TaRon Patton Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon Pierce Ron O.J. Parson Kevin Iega Jeff Harry Lennix TaRon Patton
- [Setting Our Own Table Premiere](https://aampamuseum.org/setting-our-own-table/premiere-harry-lennix/) - AAMPA Black_spot AAMPA SETTING OUR OWN TABLE with Harry Lennix Setting Our Own Table is a virtual talk series hosted by Co-founder and Executive Director TaRon Patton. Setting Our Own Table Series Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon Pierce Ron O.J. Parson Kevin Iega Jeff Harry Lennix TaRon Patton Antoinette Pendleton J. Nicole Brooks Jon
- [AAMPA SILHOUETTES - Kemati Porter](https://aampamuseum.org/aampa-silhouettes-kemati-porter/) - AAMPA Silhouettes Inspiring people from the world of the Black Arts Black_spot Interview with: Kemati Porter AAMPA: Who is Kemati Porter?Kemati Porter: Who am I? A transplanted southern girl forged in the fire of the 1968 Civil Rights Movement. I witnessed Martin’s Mountain Top oration in Memphis and followed the movement to Washington, D.C. for
- [Privacy Policy](https://aampamuseum.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy PolicyLast updated: June 22, 2021This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You
- [AAMPA ICON SERIES Premiere](https://aampamuseum.org/aampa-regina-king/) - Register Now Donate SPONSORED BY Blanchard-Nesbitt Family Artist Sponsors to date: The Black Ensemble Theater, Roch Schulfer and the Goodman Theatre, Tanya Pietrkowski, Hattiloo Theater, Conference Technologies, Inc.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://aampamuseum.org/terms-conditions/) - Terms and ConditionsLast updated: June 22, 2021Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.Interpretation and DefinitionsInterpretationThe words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.DefinitionsFor the purposes of
- [In The News](https://aampamuseum.org/in-the-news/) - STay woke and in the know. In the News Critical Spacial Theory: Revitalizing Cultural Infrastructure | Harry Lennix | TEDxWrigleyville By incorporating modern critical special theory, the intersection between art and architecture, into the innovative design of the Bronzeville Renaissance Project, actor and activist Harry Lennix taps into his passion for revitalizing cultural infrastructure in
- [AAMPA SILHOUETTES - Masequa](https://aampamuseum.org/aampa-silhouettes-masequa-myers/) - AAMPA Silhouettes Inspiring people from the world of the Black Arts Black_spot Interview with: Maséqua Myers 01 AAMPA: How do you pronounce your name and is there a story behind it? Maséqua Myers: My name is pronounced Mah-say-qua (quadraphonic/quadruplets)! 🙂 I will attempt to share the shortest version of the story behind my name. The 60’s was
- [Elementor #558](https://aampamuseum.org/elementor-558/) - In the News STAY WOKE AND IN THE KNOW! Critical Spacial Theory: Revitalizing Cultural Infrastructure | Harry Lennix | TEDxWrigleyville 09/06/2023 No Comments By incorporating modern critical special theory, the intersection between art and architecture, into the innovative design of the Bronzeville Renaissance Project, actor and activist Harry Read More » Harry Lennix on WVON
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## Landing Pages

- [2023 Birthday Bash SOOT](https://aampamuseum.org/2023-birthday-bash-soot/) - 2023 SETTING OUR OWN TABLE BIRTHDAY BASH I Can't make it but I want to donate I’d like more information about the Birthday Bash! Email events@aampamuseum.org We love our partners

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## Griot Labs

- [2023-Griot Lab](https://aampamuseum.org/griot-lab/robert-townsend-masterclass/) - JOIN THE AAMPA GRIOT LAB FOR A MASTER CLASS WITH ROBERT TOWNSEND Award-winning actor, director, comedian and writer Robert Townsend will lend his expertise to host Script To Screen, a course on best practices for producing a successful movie from a screenplay.
- [2022-Griot Lab](https://aampamuseum.org/griot-lab/harry-lennix-masterclass/) - AAMPA Co-Founder Harry Lennix will conduct a dynamic acting course this September at the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival! This two-phased master course will cover theory, scene work and the obligations of an actor. Saturday September 3, 2022 1:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern Time

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