Striking Iron Opening Party
FOWLER | 7 p.m., Fowler Museum
Celebrate the exhibition Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths with African music spun by Tom Schnabel of KCRW’s Rhythm Planet. At 7:30PM enjoy an mbira ensemble led by ethnomusicologist Ric Alviso in the UCLA Arts Council Amphitheater. Afterwards try your own hand at playing the mbira, or “thumb piano,” an African instrument played with iron keys. Mix and mingle the night away with cocktails in the Davis Courtyard.
More detailed information is available on the Fowler Museum website.
Event Date: Saturday, Jun. 2, 7–9 p.m.
Venue: Fowler Museum
Price: Free
The Fowler Museum is located in North Campus.
Parking is available in lot 4.
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