"Empire Skate" is Days Away...
opens to the public this Thursday
Opening Reception Saturday, May 19th
*Summer of Skate* Backyard Programming
***Empire Skate: The Birthplace of Roller Disco***
May 10 - October 14
**Opening Reception: May 19th, 6 PM**
$5 General / FREE for Members of the City Reliquary
This summer, the City Reliquary brings the world of Empire Roller Skating Center to life, exploring its role as a national icon and a focal point of the African American community in Brooklyn. Artifacts, archival materials, video, and first hand interviews come together to share the stories of the people who skated at Empire during the 70s and 80s, revealing the true Brooklyn origins of a world-wide cultural phenomenon.
**Summer of Skate**
In support of this exhibit, the Reliquary presents *Summer of Skate*, a series of roller skate feature films and documentaries that will be screened in the museum's garden the second Friday of the month, June through September.
Film titles and special guests will be announced during the May 19th exhibit opening.
Film titles and special guests will be announced during the May 19th exhibit opening.
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