Monday, February 8, 2016

“Nest of Eagles” Tuskegee Airmen Exhibition Closing Concert and Celebration

The Aviation Community Cultural Center celebrates the legacy of the illustrious Tuskegee Airmen with weekend events to celebrate their historical significance and the closing reception of Nest of Eagles. The weekend begins with a screening of the  HBO film, Tuskegee Airmen; following the film audiences will enjoy a screening and panel discussion moderated by historian Zellie Rainy Orr.

The celebration continues with the closing reception for the Nest of Eagles exhibition and the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Atlanta Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. Conductor John Peek will set the mood with his vintage Big Band, as we honor the Atlanta area Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen and swing the night away!  This is a free public event. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www.fultonarts.org or call 404.612.8600.

On Friday, February 26, 2016 the film screening "HBO Tuskegee Airmen" will be show from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., located at the Aviation Community Cultural Center, 3900 Aviation Circle, NW, Atlanta, GA 30336. The following day on  Saturday, February 27, 2016 the movie "Concert & Closing Celebration for Nest of Eagles" will be show from  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the same location. 

The arts are essential to the quality of life of our citizens and to the economic and social health of our communities.  The mission of the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture is to insure all citizens’ access to the arts.  Fulton County Arts & Culture operates four arts centers whose collective goals are to encourage creativity in communities, make the arts accessible, and provide arts opportunities for traditionally underserved populations. 

For additional questions, please call (404) 612-8600.


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