Celebrate Detroit’s world-class Hackley Collection at 71st annual concert
One of the lesser-heralded treasures of the city of Detroit is the E. Azalia Hackley Collection at the Detroit Public Library. Established in 1943, the collection features items related to the history of African Americans in the performing arts, including “many rare books, manuscripts and archives of performing artists,” as well as a wealth of photographic and print materials.
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m., the Hackley Collection will host its 71st annual concert at the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library, which is located at 5201 Woodward Ave. in Midtown across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The concert, “an evening inspired by the collection,” will feature performances by Alvin Hill, a technology-based artist; Masters of Harmony featuring Mr. Kelly Thomas, Detroit’s oldest performing musician who was born in Alabama in 1913; and Pamela Wise featuring Wendell Harrison.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page or call 313-481-1339.
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