Actress Lauren Hunter onset. (Credit: Rob Michaelson) Film Director Julya Jara and Director of Photography Alejandro Guiterrez adjust the camera on pianist Arlington Jones. (Credit: Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona of CMC Studios) The concept arose when MBAW Educational Director Caleb Gonzalez assessed needs from area teachers on which culture they wanted to study in the 2021-22 school year with our programs. At the height of U.S. racial tensions and the Black Lives Matter movement, teachers overwhelmingly expressed interest to bring African American culture into the classroom. We soon realized the project’s importance, recognizing it...

Update by Sean Kithas, MBAW Marketing Manager Public Programs & Events Due to the recent COVID-19 spike after the holidays, Musical Bridges Around the World and its event partners have made the decision to postpone the following two (2) public events to a later date (to be determined): Saturday 8 January, 5-8 PM – The Quilt: Behind the Scenes (MBAW Art Gallery Reception) Sunday 16 January, 11 AM – 1 PM – The Quilt: A Community Celebration If you have already registered for free tickets to either of these events, you will still be registered for the new date(s) and will not need to re-register. New registration will not...