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Tap in the Era of Big Bands and Civil Rights

The Joey Hollingsworth Story

2024-10-05 12:30:00 2024-10-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Tap in the Era of Big Bands and Civil Rights Join us for a spirited conversation, led by public historian Zahra McDoom, featuring renowned Canadian tap dancer and performer Joey Hollingsworth. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Saturday, October 05
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 12:30:00 2024-10-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Tap in the Era of Big Bands and Civil Rights Join us for a spirited conversation, led by public historian Zahra McDoom, featuring renowned Canadian tap dancer and performer Joey Hollingsworth. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Join us for a spirited conversation, led by public historian Zahra McDoom, featuring renowned Canadian tap dancer and performer Joey Hollingsworth.

This event will explore the evolution of tap dance through historical contexts such as garden parties, minstrel shows, and medicine shows.


About Joey Hollingsworth:

Mr Hollingsworth, who absorbed the rhythms of the Afro-diasporic community and witnessed icons like Bill BoJangles Robinson and Nat King Cole in his hometown of London, Ontario, has made significant contributions to the performing arts.

He broke racial barriers as one of the first Black performers on CBC television, performed on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960’s, participated in benefit concerts for Martin Luther King Jr. alongside Oscar Peterson and Harry Belafonte, and shared these experiences as the Dancing Salesman on Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood.

In recognition of his contributions, Joey received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Black History Society in 2018 and will be inducted into the Dance Collection Dance Hall of Fame this year. 


AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | School-Aged Kids | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture & Arts |

TAGS: | Culture Days |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Jun 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

Sun, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place,Reading Garden

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Oro Lions Room,Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gathering Place

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Gathering Place

Fri, Jul 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor ,Reading Garden

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor ,Reading Garden

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place,Reading Garden

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab