Upcoming Roosevelt Island Community Events - Black History Month, Women's History Month, Easter Egg Dying and Hunt

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Received the following message from RIOC Community Relations Specialist Erica Wilder on upcoming Roosevelt Island events.

Here's a list of upcoming events on the island:

Black History Month Event
Saturday, February 27 8pm, Good Shepherd Community Center (543 Main Street)

This year's celebration, in partnership with the Roosevelt Island Senior Association, will take you on a musical journey through the evolution of Motown Records. A unique era of music that transformed the face of popular culture against the backdrop of a revolutionary era in American history. Listen to classic Motown hits played by the "Pocket Change Band".
Immediately following the show, there will be a reception inside the community room, lower level, where you will have the opportunity to sample Soul Food prepared by Riverwalk Bar and Grill and meet the artists and performers of the program.

Women's History Month Event
A Celebration of Women Composers
Saturday, March 13th at 7:30pm
Good Shepherd Community Center (543 Main Street)
An educational musical program led by the all women chamber ensemble, L'Ensemble highlights women composers both historically and present day. Reception immediately following the show inside the community room, lower level, where you will have the opportunity to meet the artists and performers of the program.

Easter Egg Dying
March 27th, 2pm-4pm
at Riverwalk Lawn
Come out and dye eggs for the upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt
All Ages Welcome
In case of rain, we will meet at the Riverwalk Bar and Grill (425 Main Street)

Easter Egg Hunt
At Blackwell Park
Sunday, March 28th
1:30pm- Ages 2-4
2:30pm- Ages 5-12
In association with Riverwalk Bar and Grill

Remember to mark your calendar!