Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of our film series and raise funds while learning and having fun. The inaugural film, "When I Rise" is about segregation, classical music and overcoming tragedy. Meet the director, Matt Hames; Dr. Dwonna Goldstone, Director of the African American Studies Program at Texas State University; the cousin of Barbara Smith Conrad, Peggy Shivers - philanthropist and classical soloist; and other special guests.  Your ticket includes food, champagne and VIP reserved seating for the film.

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that’s been called “All Ages Social Music.” In other words, when they perform it’s a party! The selections are drawn from Dan’s celebrated catalogue; their Kennedy Center commissioned folk opera called Night Train 57; the House Party songbook published in 2018, and the new Smithsonian / Folkways release "Dan + Claudia Zanes - Let Love Be Your Guide." During these highly interactive shows, the audience is invited to dance and sing along in what...

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that’s been called “All Ages Social Music.” In other words, when they perform it’s a party! The selections are drawn from Dan’s celebrated catalogue; their Kennedy Center commissioned folk opera called Night Train 57; the House Party songbook published in 2018, and the new Smithsonian / Folkways release "Dan + Claudia Zanes - Let Love Be Your Guide." During these highly interactive shows, the audience is invited to dance and sing along in what...

In the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery is hosting a celebration of freedom and SAAACAM is one of the guests! Join us for an evening of music, art, and history celebrating freedom.