Who else is excited for the release of The Original Louisville Slugger? Author @murphy_cliff, (whose recent book 'Ink' is an amazing look at the life of NFL pioneer and music producer J. Mayo “Ink” Williams) had these kind words to say about 'The Original Louisville Slugger.'
"The illustrious story of one indefatigable Black American who was as adept on the gridiron as he was at recording blues hits."
Thanks for the great review, @newcity!
@murphy_cliff's INK: The Indelible J. Mayo Williams (https://t.co/dQo3OtMW9w) is now available!
Clifford R. Murphy’s new biography, "Ink: The Indelible J. Mayo Williams," tells the illustrious story of one indefatigable Black American who was as adept on the gridiron as he was at recording blues hits.
https://t.co/whcbNlhyE9
As we continue to increase the @smithsonian and @UNESCO partnership – great to have Dr. Cliff Murphy, Director of @SmithsonianFolk. The Smithsonian represents the very best of Team USA 🇺🇸 across science, education and culture. #DidYouKnow the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex? 21 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the 🌎
What’s your favorite?
“The Center continues to be a force for good and stands as a place to create shared cultural connections and understanding amid a complex world.”
—Director @murphy_cliff
Support this work today: https://t.co/Ru2wXCghtB
Gotta love that 58 min hold time with @GBMCHealthcare billing office. So much time, such bad hold music. Just got an update that it’ll be another 30 min on hold. @GBMCMedia
@SmithsonianFolk Archives is currently seeking a Collection Support Contractor to perform basic collections management and processing tasks to appropriately store, track, and access 1,200+ cubic feet of archival collections.
https://t.co/20Acpqswef
Have a passion for the folk arts? We're looking for someone to lead the @NEAarts Folk & Traditional Arts team.
Visit @USAJOBS for more information and to apply: https://t.co/aJzNOj7JJS
Job opening @NEAarts - Director of Folk & Traditional Arts. Great place to work, great co-workers, critical mission. Applications due 7/26. https://t.co/sRDASvvnMa
That's a wrap on the #2023Folklife Festival! From all of us on staff, to our volunteers, participants, and visitors: thank you.
We hope to see you again next year—same time, same place.
📸 by Sonya Pencheva
Secretary of the @Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III shares his experience at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the origins of this annual event, and what to expect this summer!
Read the full article in Smithsonian Magazine: https://t.co/CZQ28pZhwg.
Just two days away from the launch of the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Two weeks, free and open to the public. Come on on out to @SmithsonianFolk - can’t wait!! #2023Folklife
@SmithsonianFolk has a new opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Application deadline is 6/14/23. Come join our team!! https://t.co/OZfiU9Lmtg
@jefftoddtiton I would have loved to have been there for the music, and to ask what a Downeast festival was doing in Massachusetts. That could provoke some real Maine/Massachusetts animosity.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s concert lineup is live!
Take a look, and check back as we add more artists and descriptions: https://t.co/65knM90yBm
Can’t make it to DC? Several of the concerts on the Ralph Rinzler Main Stage will be livestreamed worldwide.
#2023Folklife
Congratulations to our “Masters of Tradition” team, including Folklife and @Esri staff, who earned the Innovation and Access Award at the 2023 Smithsonian Education Awards Ceremony last week.
Explore the lives of @NEAarts Heritage Fellows in the map: https://t.co/qylfsdD1TY
Anniversary today of Johnny Shines’ death in 1992. I was with him at the 1991 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, where from the narrative stage he wanted to be sure that young visitors understood the history of blues in the context of Black American life. This was not long …1/2