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The City of Temecula Community Services Department, including the Temecula Valley Museum, and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, join the nation as we recognize and commemorate American Black History Month with programming to provide a meaningful opportunity for our community to reflect on the past, honor the legacy of those who fought for change, and celebrate the ongoing contributions of African Americans to our society.
Happening at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater (42051 Main Street)
Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies SAT, FEB 8, 2024 | 8:00 pm
Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies: Live is a groundbreaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one-of-a-kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the ladies as they each share their inspiring journeys to reach for their dreams through the art of tap dance. With their fierce footwork and spectacular pop concert production, the ladies leave audiences motivated to pursue their dreams with courage, determination, and love, no matter the obstacles.
Founded by Emmy Nominated Choreographer, Chloé Arnold, whose choreography has been featured in hit television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, and The Ellen Show to name a few. Don’t miss out on the pre-talk show from 7:30 pm-7:45 pm in the Dance Studio!
Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies will offer a free, ninety-minute master class during their residency on SAT, FEB 8, 2025 at 1:00pm. This is your opportunity to study with world-class, professional dancers. This class is open to all dance experiences and levels. Space is limited, so please contact the Ticket Office to register at 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696).
I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 FEB 4 through MAR 16, 2025
The City of Temecula Community Services Department and the Temecula Valley Museum are proud to host the exhibition, I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 in honor of American Black History Month. This exhibition, which opens February 4, 2025 and will remain on display until March 16, 2025 can be viewed in the second-floor gallery of the Temecula Valley Museum. The City of Temecula is dedicated to acknowledging the importance of this month and the poignant history of the Civil Rights Movement.
I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Together, they provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement and shed light on the movement’s integration in daily living in the American South.
Gallery Talk: Joy Miller Civil Rights Movement Lecture FEB 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm
In conjunction with this exhibit, the Museum will be hosting a gallery talk about the Civil Rights Movement featuring Joy Miller, a lecturer at CSU San Marcos and current doctoral student at UC San Diego specializing in African American History on FEB 15, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Temecula Valley Museum.
Temecula’s Celebration of American Black History is a collective celebration and remembrance of the many important contributions African Americans have had on every chapter of our nation’s story. Please support the Temecula Valley Museum, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, and Temecula’s Community Services Department as we continue to grow this engaging, entertaining, and educational celebration.
For information on all upcoming events, activities, and programs from Temecula’s Community Services Department, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for update
