About This Event
Friday, February 21, 2025, from 5–9 pm
Join us as we partner with the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame to celebrate Black entertainment in Cleveland. Come see these stunning pieces in person, only for one night!
Explore iconic memorabilia, including stagewear from legends of R&B like Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and the O'Jays, along with rare photographs and artifacts from Leo’s Casino and the Rhythm & Blues Legends collection. This event highlights Cleveland’s rich contributions to music history. Celebrate the R&B Hall of Fame’s dedication to preserving this legacy and meet founder Lamont Robinson for a signing of his new book, Music and Entertainment Memories of Black Cleveland. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening honoring Cleveland’s contributions to the music industry.
Where It's Happening
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
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Cleveland History Center
The Cleveland History Center (CHC) headquarters for Western Reserve Historical Society, houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts from a variety of collections. Through the use of its vast and varied collections in the areas of family history, community history, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation, Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society, and a base for learning about invention and ingenuity that can be transferred into modern economic expansion.
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Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame - History on Tap
Friday, February 21, 2025