Lexington groups co-host black-tie, Black History month affair, you’re invited
For Immediate Release
Jan 3, 2022
From Langston to Lexington with Love
How does famous Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes correlate with Lexington? Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a flourishing era of intellectual, literary, and artistic life that took place in the 1920s in a number of cities, most notably Harlem.
On Friday, February 11th at 119 West 3rd Avenue Lexington, NC, a black tie affair set near the date of his birth will honor his legacy by bringing a little bit of Hughes to Lexington. Donation requests of $50 per person will support future business, arts and cultural events in Davidson County. This will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music, art exhibits, networking and more. This is a black-tie event and all attendees are asked to dress accordingly for the occasion. All are welcome.
From Langston to Lexington with Love is a Black Cultural Art event to celebrate Black History Month. During the event, the Black Butterfly Network will introduce a new concept to all attendees and announce future events. Organizers Tina Royal (Anything for Our Youth Group, INC), Antionette Kerr (Davidson Local) and Clarence Vernon Hargrave (Event Horizons) recognize that The Harlem Renaissance was a golden age for African American artists, writers and musicians. Royal said, "Celebrating Black History is important to me, and being able to celebrate in our community and celebrate the arts and gifts of members we know locally is one of the highlights of this event!"
The hosts envision a similar revival happening locally and plan to use the evening to announce a networking opportunity similar to one that historically gave artists pride in and control over how the Black experience was represented in American culture and set the stage for the civil rights movement. Each of the organizations work together to promote, and support small nonprofits and small businesses, entrepreneurship, unity and cultural events within Davidson County.
The event will honor the legacy of the late Langston Hughes near his birthday and present local artists to attendees. Fine Artwork will be available for viewing and purchase. Participating artists include Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier, -mixed media; Kenrick Jobe - paint & drawings, Brandi Myers – photography; Ken Davis- live music and CD’s.
“We want to recognize the spirit of the city renaissance and those who have gone before us,” Kerr said. “Langston Hughes represents a style of art that is distinctly African American, and iconic for all. Davidson County has hidden gems of cultural art and intellect that we want to help usher in a thriving network of support.”
*Covid-19 Protocol*119 W. Third Ave Event Center is a joint facility of the J. Smith Young YMCA and we will adhere to the YMCA Covid-19 protocol. The J. Smith Young YMCA is aligned with the NC Governor's order, which includes a mandate that face coverings are required indoors at all times. Donations are non-refundable.
For more information or to participate as a business email blackbutterflylex@gmail.com.
