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Morris-Jumel: Women’s History Month Kick-Off!

Celebrate women of the past, present, and future all day long at the Morris-Jumel Mansion’s Women’s History Month Kick-Off!

With the price of admission to the Mansion, drop in at any time from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM to experience multiple activations throughout the house featuring a live art demonstration by Andrea Arroyo, visual artist and creator of the special exhibition “Faces and Facades”, the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra, live readings by Poet Lisa “Rubi G” Ventura, and a talk by Margaret Oppenheimer, author of “The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel” on the Women of the House during the Jumel’s residency. See below for a detailed schedule of events.

11:30
Andrea Arroyo presents “Women as Inspiration”, a live art experience, accompanied by Jas Ogiste on Piano
Location: Second Floor Gallery

12:30
“A Daughter of Rhode Island”, Author Margaret Oppenheimer will read from her biography “The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel,” and share some material that didn’t make it into the book about nightlife in Providence during Eliza’s childhood.
Location: Octagon Room

1:30
Mini Concert with the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra
Location: Octagon Room

2:30
Poet Lisa “Rubi G” Ventura Reads her works “Between Hell and Hearth” and “Elegy for Truths Disappeared from History [Books]”
Location: Second Floor Gallery

The festivities begin at 11 AM, when the Mansion opens to the public. Activations begin at 11:30 AM. Stay for one, or stay for all! Last admission to the Mansion is 4 PM. Limited seating available, please let us know if you require accommodations prior to the event by emailing info@morrisjumel.org and we will do our best to assist you.

Comedy Can-Can: Benefit for the People’s Fridge

Get ready for an early evening of comedy for a cause as comics from Upright Citizens Brigade, Comedy Central, and Conan, take the stage to fundraise for The People’s Fridge at Word Up. Bring a non-perishable food item as admission for a night of comedy, community, and canned goods.

Doors: 5:30
Show: 6pm

$5 suggested donation + a can (or other non-perishable food items)

Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop, is located at 876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.) in Washington Heights, NYC. You can take the 1 train to 157th St., A/C train to 163rd St., and the M4 and M5 to Broadway and 159/160th.

Charenee Wade Jazz Vocal Workshop

Join a mixed-level master class designed to elevate your artistry! Dive into the world of improvisation, vocal expression, storytelling, rhythm, and more. Explore vocal technique, sharpen your rhythmic skills, and refine your style in a dynamic, hands-on experience. Bring a song you love, step up to the mic, and perform alongside a top-tier professional trio. Get ready to unleash your voice like never before!

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