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Highlighted Community Events
Agape Theatre Project presents
Plenty of Time
July 11-13, 2025
What happens when a spoiled, southern debutant and a Black Panther fall in love? In 1968, Corey, 22, a Black Panther Party member, and Christina, 17, from an upper-class family, meet in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Despite their differences, they share a passionate night. The next morning, their contrasting worlds unfold. Over the next 43 years, they meet annually to continue their affair. We follow Christina’s journey as an aspiring author and New York Society member, and Corey’s path into politics and fatherhood. Each time they return to the beach house, they bring personal growth and reflect the social and political changes of African American and American history. Admission: $22+.
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St, Raleigh
Agapetheatreproject.com
Plenty of Time
July 11-13, 2025
What happens when a spoiled, southern debutant and a Black Panther fall in love? In 1968, Corey, 22, a Black Panther Party member, and Christina, 17, from an upper-class family, meet in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Despite their differences, they share a passionate night. The next morning, their contrasting worlds unfold. Over the next 43 years, they meet annually to continue their affair. We follow Christina’s journey as an aspiring author and New York Society member, and Corey’s path into politics and fatherhood. Each time they return to the beach house, they bring personal growth and reflect the social and political changes of African American and American history. Admission: $22+.
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St, Raleigh
Agapetheatreproject.com
Blog Highlight
William Henry Curry --
The Life of an African American Conductor
(Excerpt from Blog)
William Henry Curry’s journey is one of immense talent, resilience, and passion. As a composer, professor, and conductor of the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Curry’s story is a testament to overcoming racial barriers and pursuing one’s dreams. He attributes his drive to a profound love for classical music, a love that pushed him through significant challenges in his career. Growing up in a lower-middle-class family in Pittsburgh, Curry and his brother Ralph, a cellist in the Cleveland Orchestra, faced financial struggles that initially limited their musical opportunities. However, their family's rich musical heritage, including their maternal grandfather's role in opera and their paternal grandmother’s scholarship to the New England Conservatory, paved the way for their success.
Despite early obstacles, Curry’s determination led him to study at the Oberlin Conservatory, where he honed his craft. His professional breakthrough came when, at the age of 21, he was thrust into conducting Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on very short notice, a performance that catapulted his career. Yet, his path was not without resistance; Curry faced blatant racial discrimination, including rejections due to his race and being told by a concert manager that he couldn’t be promoted because of he was African American. Despite these setbacks, Curry has persevered, achieving incredible success, including conducting major American orchestras and winning the prestigious Leopold Stokowski Conducting Competition. He remains a beacon of inspiration, shaping future musicians and breaking barriers for African Americans in the classical music world.
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
The Life of an African American Conductor
(Excerpt from Blog)
William Henry Curry’s journey is one of immense talent, resilience, and passion. As a composer, professor, and conductor of the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Curry’s story is a testament to overcoming racial barriers and pursuing one’s dreams. He attributes his drive to a profound love for classical music, a love that pushed him through significant challenges in his career. Growing up in a lower-middle-class family in Pittsburgh, Curry and his brother Ralph, a cellist in the Cleveland Orchestra, faced financial struggles that initially limited their musical opportunities. However, their family's rich musical heritage, including their maternal grandfather's role in opera and their paternal grandmother’s scholarship to the New England Conservatory, paved the way for their success.
Despite early obstacles, Curry’s determination led him to study at the Oberlin Conservatory, where he honed his craft. His professional breakthrough came when, at the age of 21, he was thrust into conducting Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on very short notice, a performance that catapulted his career. Yet, his path was not without resistance; Curry faced blatant racial discrimination, including rejections due to his race and being told by a concert manager that he couldn’t be promoted because of he was African American. Despite these setbacks, Curry has persevered, achieving incredible success, including conducting major American orchestras and winning the prestigious Leopold Stokowski Conducting Competition. He remains a beacon of inspiration, shaping future musicians and breaking barriers for African Americans in the classical music world.
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
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Triangle Friends of African American Arts is supported by the Durham Arts Council’s Durham Culture & Arts - Invest to Restart. |
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