Your February Online Culture Fix
We’re back with another edition of State Theatre’s Online
Culture Fix and this month we're celebrating Black History Month! Each month, we continue to add videos,
playlists, games, and more to our Culture Fix
page, so make sure to bookmark the page.
Help support State Theatre—a
donation in any amount will go a long way in these difficult times.
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ICONIC
BLACK MUSICIANS
Celebrate Black History Month with our playlist
of songs from some of the most iconic Black musicians of all time.
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LEARN
MORE ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Here are some activities to help kids learn more
about Black History Month, including recommended books and movies,
science activities, and more.
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HISTORIC
BLACK LEADERS
These coloring pages for your kids celebrate
historic Black leaders, trailblazers, and heroes that helped shape our
country.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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Hidden Figures by Mary Lee Shetterly
New
York Times bestselling book, Hidden Figures—which
inspired the 2016 film—is the true story of four African-American
female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest
moments in our space program.
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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this powerful YA novel
follows 16-year-old Starr Carter and her struggle for justice.
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Shopping
on Amazon?
Use AmazonSmile – You shop. Amazon Donates
to State Theatre! There’s no cost to you and your
shopping will help support our programs and mission!
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BE MY
CRAZY VALENTINE ONLINE TRIVIA
Wed, February 10 at 7pm ET — Minimum Donation $5
Drag comedian and singer Pissi Myles returns as the hostess with
the mostess for a Valentine's-themed Trivia Night! Trivia will include
pop culture questions on love and heartbreak in music, movies, famous
couples/breakups, a little Valentine’s Day history, and more! Laugh and
enjoy an evening of gossipy fun with people from all over the country!
The first-place winner gets bragging rights, a $150 State Theatre gift
certificate, and a State Theatre swag bag. The second-place winner gets a
State Theatre swag bag.
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BE MY CRAZY VALENTINE PLAYLIST
Let's be honest, there are ups and downs when it
comes to our love lives, and that is why we mixed it up with this
Valentine's playlist. There is something for everyone, no matter where
your love life stands.
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BROADWAY ROMANCE
Grab your Valentine and sing some duets from our Broadway Romance
playlist on Spotify! It will give you ALL the butterflies.
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WEST SIDE STORY
Watch State Theatre's
Artist-in-Residence, violinist Yoon Kwon Costello performing
"America" from the beloved musical, West Side Story.
Accompanied by pianist Min Kwon. Residence in partnership with the Center
for Musical Excellence. WATCH NOW
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JOANIE
LEEDS—MILK & COOKIES
Streaming
now through February 14 — Minimum
Donation $10
For her original kids music, singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds has won first
place in the USA Songwriting Competition, the Independent Music Award,
Gold Parents' Choice Award, NAPPA Gold Award, and Family Choice Award.
One of the top kindie rock singers, Joanie is back by popular demand with
her high-energy kids’ rock.
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AARON NIGEL SMITH—MILK &
COOKIES
Streaming now through May 1 — Minimum Donation $10
Experience the
peaceful joy of Reggae with a performance by Billboard
chart-topper Aaron Nigel Smith! The Milk &
Cookies artist recently released In Our America, an
album that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae
charts. Songs from the album are featured in his Milk & Cookies
performance!
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RALPH'S WORLD—MILK & COOKIES
Streaming now through May 1 — Minimum
Donation $10
Dance, sing, and rock out with indie rock star and children’s entertainer
Ralph Covert! Ralph Covert is the creator of Ralph’s World, the kids’
indie rock band that wins over children and parents alike. Ralph's State
Theatre Milk & Cookies debut performance will feature music,
silliness, and fun for the whole family!
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CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Valentine’s Day is coming up and we have put together a list
of some fun and easy crafts for you and your children to make at home.
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JOHN WILLIAMS TURNS 89
The legendary
composer of movie scores such as Star Wars, Indiana
Jones, and Harry Potter, turns 89 on February 8th.
Here is our playlist tribute to work of John Williams. LISTEN NOW | | |