Museum Events - National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum

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It's time to register for the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museums Annual Western Heritage Symposium!

A part of the Museum's 18th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend and National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration programs this year's symposium speaker will be Art T. Burton, an award winning author, historian and educator! Art was inducted into the Museum's Hall of Fame in 2008!

We are delighted to have Art join us this year and we know you will be glad that you attended!

Audience: College Students & Adults. {Please share this email with your college/adult network so they don't miss out on this awesome dialogue}.

Free Admission. Limited Seating so register today!

National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum 2022 Western Heritage Symposium - 7/23/2022

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LOCATION: NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM, 2029 N MAIN STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76164.TIME: 10AM-12 NoonTOPIC: From "The Bull-Dogger" to "Buck and The Preacher"Discussion of both movies and the sociological and historical significance of the films; the "Exodus Movement"; and, the context of Blacks in the West, as the people across the country celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the movie "Buck and The Preacher" starring and directed by Sir Sidney Poitier and also starring Harry Belafonte. Both are being enshrined in the NMWHM 2022 Hall of Fame on Saturday night 7/23/2022. See the newly installed permanent Bill Pickett exhibit at the Museum.Free Parking.QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER BY PHONE: 817-534-8801.THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO GET THE WORD OUT!

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THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

ANNOUNCES 2022 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

April 20, 2022…Fort Worth, TX...Film and television icons HARRY BELAFONTE and DANNY GLOVER are among the honorees for the 18^th Annual National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (NMWHM) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet Gala. This year’s annual recognition program will be held Saturday, July 23^rd at the Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek located at 2540 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76106. The VIP reception begins at 6 PM and the banquet commences at 7 PM.

"We are elated to continue this time-honored tradition paying homage to the iconic men and women who remain committed to the preservation of the Old West and Western way of life,” says NMWHM Co-Founder Jim Austin. "This year, we are humbled to have this tremendous class of inductees and encourage everyone to join us in celebrating these living legends!" In addition to the awards presentation, the banquet will feature a silent auction and musical entertainment. Longtime Dallas radio and television personality SCOTT MURRAY, a NMWHM 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee, returns as event emcee.

This year's honorees also include actor and producer REGINALD T. DORSEY, actor and stuntman ANTHONY “TONY” BRUBAKER, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racing champion DeBORAHA AKIN-TOWNSON, country music duo ALBERT “AL” and ESSIE MORRIS and western sculptor CHRIS NAVARRO. Academy Award winner SIR SIDNEY POITIER and music legend and infamous Rat Pack crooner SAMMY DAVIS, JR. are being inducted posthumously.

To purchase tickets or for more information on vendor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Executive Director Gloria Austin at gaustin@cowboysofcolor.org or call the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Business Office at 817-922-9999. Tickets are also available online at https://2022hof.eventbrite.com.

2022 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

ABOUT THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Housed in the Fort Worth Stockyards at 2029 N Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76164, and founded in 2001, the museum acknowledges the multicultural contributions of Hispanic Americans, Native

Americans, European Americans, Asian and African Americans in the settlement of the American frontier. Works of artists and others who documented people and events of the time via journals, photographs, and other historical items are part of the Museum's collection of overlooked materials that tell, often for the first time, our complete story. Through various educational programs (e.g., storytelling sessions, "Forgotten Cowboys Tour," cultural heritage workshops, historical reenactments, participatory learning) at the Museum and in the community, the Museum shares our multicultural western heritage while instilling positive values of diversity, tolerance, hard-work, and determination. Visitors to the Museum and at our traveling exhibitions leave with an awareness that the American West came into being through the struggles and triumphs of racially and socio-economically diverse people. Visit NMWHM.org today!

THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

ANNOUNCES FULL LINE UP OF EVENTS CELEBRATING

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

FORT WORTH, TX – February 2, 2022 – This month is jam packed with exciting and family friendly events celebrating Black History Month in North Texas! The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (NMWHM) is thrilled to present a full calendar of arts, culture, community and musical programs throughout February.

On Wednesday, February 16^th, business owners and area professionals are encouraged to attend the Jim Austin Online Bi-Monthly Business Mega Mixer at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel located at 200 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The networking event begins at 5:30 PM. This month’s special guests include former Dallas Cowboy star and film and television producer GREG ELLIS and Fort Worth City Councilmember, District 3, MICHAEL D. CRAIN. Area Chambers of Commerce attending include: Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and a cash bar. Admission is free; however, RSVPs are requested. Please RSVP online at megamixerworthington.eventbrite.com.

Blues legend LJ ECHOLS takes the stage at The Warehouse located 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76110 for a Pre-Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo Concert on Friday, February 18^th. Echols launched his solo singing career as a Southern Blues Artist in 2004. He released his first CD, “Well Runs Dry,” in 2005 which led to his being nominated Best New Blues Artist of the Year. Echols leaves crowds on their feet and wanting more with every performance. Tickets are on sale now at bhmprerodeoconcert.eventbrite.com. General admission seats are $35 and VIP tickets are available for $55.

On Saturday, February 19^th, it’s time for all the bronco-busting, action packed rodeo fun at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo: Texas Connection Series taking place at the historic Cowtown Coliseum located at 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76164. Don’t miss this full day of family fun featuring barrel racing, bull-riding and calf-

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roping. Shows are at 1:30 and 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at www.etix.com. Adult tickets are $25 to $40, kids are $15 and VIP seating is available for $60. Afterwards, the fun continues at the Bill Pickett Rodeo After Party at the Warehouse from 9 PM to 1 AM. The event features live music and is BYOB! The Warehouse is located at 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76110. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and they are available online at BillPickettRodeoAfterParty.Eventbrite.com.

The following Saturday, February 26^th, area business owners can showcase their goods and services at the Black History Month Expo from 10 AM to 4 PM at The Warehouse located at 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110. Admission is free; however, RSVPs are requested. This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to support small business and buy local! Vendor booths are still available for $200. To register to attend or purchase a vendor booth, visit bhmbusinessexpo.eventbrite.com.

Closing out Black History Month, friends and families are invited to participate in the National Ebonyopoly Game Day hosted by Dewayne Washington at The Warehouse on Sunday, February 27 on the Live YouTube Broadcast. Learn hundreds of facts about the contributions of African Americans to the United States and the World in this fun and educational board game. For more information, visit www.ebonyopoly.com.

A portion of the proceeds from these events will benefit the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and their mission to offer visitors a true and complete historical perspective of the people and activities that built the unique culture of the American West. For more information on any of these events, to purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.nmwhm.org or call 817-922-9999.

Sponsorship provided by Amazon, Oncor Electric, What’s Up Fort Worth, Jim Austin Online, Visit Fort Worth and Tarleton State University

Black History Month Schedule of Events

NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

2022 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 | 5:30-7:30PM | Mega Mixer at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel – Hosted by Jim Austin Online

Location: The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Tickets: Free Admission | RSVP Requested

Eventbrite: https://megamixerworthington.eventbrite.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 | 8PM-12AM | 2022 Black History Month Pre-Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo Concert Showcasing LJ Echols

Location: The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Tickets: GA - $35 | VIP - $55 | RSVP Requested

Eventbrite: https://bhmprerodeoconcert.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022 | Shows at 1:30PM & 7:30PM | Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo: Texas Connection Series

Location: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Tickets: Adults - $25 to $40 | Kids - $15 | VIP Seats - $50

Ticket Site: https://www.etix.com | Search “Bill Pickett”

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022 | 9PM-1AM | The Official After Party of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo – Hosted by Jim Austin Online Benefitting NMWHM

Location: The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Tickets: Advance Tickets - $25 | $30 at the Door

Eventbrite: https://billpickettrodeoafterparty.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022 | 10AM-4PM | Black History Month – Business Expo

Location: The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Tickets: Free Admission | RSVP Requested | Vendor Booth - $200

Attendee Registration & Vendor Booth Registration: https://bhmbusinessexpo.eventbrite.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022 | 3-5PM | National Ebony-opoly Game Day – Hosted by Dewayne Washington *

Location: YouTube Live Broadcast | More info: https://www.ebonyopoly.com

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SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 | 11AM-4PM | Women’s History Month – Health Expo

Location: The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Tickets: Free Admission | RSVP Requested | Vendor Booth - $200

Attendee Registration & Vendor Booth Registration: https://whmhealthexpo.eventbrite.com

Museum Information or Tickets by Phone: (817) 922-9999 | Email: Info@cowboysofcolor.org **| *Free Virtual Attendance Available**