TAAM African American Music Month Celebration

🎭✨ A LASTING LEGACY FOR THE ARTS ✨🎭
The Texas African American Museum and the Veretta & Jessie E. Rider Fine & Performing Arts Centre are proud to honor one of Tyler's most accomplished performing artists, Illeana "Illy" Kirven.
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, and a graduate of John Tyler High School, Illy has inspired audiences across the nation through her extraordinary gifts as a singer, actor, dancer, choreographer, and arts educator. Her talent, dedication, and commitment to excellence have made her a shining example of what is possible when passion meets purpose.
Join us as we celebrate Illy's achievements during the **African American Music Month Celebration and as she receives the 2026 Arthur "Dooley" Wilson African American Music Month Award.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Empowerment CDC Complex
Home of the Texas African American Museum and the Veretta & Jessie E. Rider Fine & Performing Arts Centre
309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tyler, Texas
🎶 Honoring Excellence. Celebrating Legacy. Inspiring Generations.
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