FEBRUARY THROUGHOUT MUSIC CITY Nashville's calendar in February is filled with events celebrating Black History Month. From art exhibits and film screenings to musical performances and lecture series, Music City is honoring the contributions of African Americans to our society. Great Deals for Long Weekends. Plan a Getaway Night and See the Sights. See some of these great events during the month of February: Thursdays in February B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Music City Soul Series. In celebration of Black History Month, each week presents a different group of artists to perform in this soul music concert series. Ongoing The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson Stories from the Hermitage Slave Community. This exhibit gives voice to the Hermitage Slave Community by combining images of the slaves weathered and worn hands and faces with personal information about them. These stories and images reflect the struggle and contributions of individuals and families who supported the Hermitage plantation and the Jackson family. Ongoing Cheekwood Botancial Garden & Museum of Art William Edmonson: The Hand and the Spirit. Hailed as one of the most outstanding self-taught carvers of the 20th century, William Edmonson paved the way for many African American artists. February 4-May 16 Tennessee State Museum We Shall Not Be Moved: The 50th Anniversary of Tennessee's Civil Rights Sit-Ins. Period photographs, signage, letters, a play and a film will serve to remember and celebrate the 50th anniversary. February 9-May 22 Nashville Public Library Visions & Voices: The Civil Rights Movement in Nashville & Tennessee. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Nashville Sit-In Movement, the program will take place in the Courtyard Gallery at the main branch.  February 10 Sarratt Cinema Inernational Lens Series: "Sam Cooke: Legend." The documentary looks at one of the originators of soul music, Sam Cooke, whose song "A Change Is Gonna Come" has been an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. February 13 Nashville Public Library A New Dialogue in Civil Rights. Led by NPR's Juan Williams, the forum will foster dialogue to address the future of civil rights for the millennium generation. February 14 Frist Center for the Visual Arts Jazz on the Move: From Ella with Love. Vocalist Sandra Dudley will lead a performance and discussion in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. February 19 Scarritt-Bennett Center "The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation: Stories of My Family's Journey to Freedom." John Baker tells the story of his ancestors and those of hundreds of other African Americans connected to the plantation. February 27 Nashville Public Library Black History House. Nashville's top adult and youth poets lead this library walking tour to celebrate past African-American voices through performance pieces. Can't visit in February? Nashville likes to extend celebrations. We're starting early - in January. Check out these event in January, celebration Black History Month. January 14 Nashville Visitor Information Center Midday Mixer with the 2010 African American Guide to Nashville. Get your free copy of the new guide as you enjoy food, music and art. 11am-2pm January 16 Grand Ole Opry House The 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans and Donnie McClurkin host the annual awards show. January 17 Schermerhorn Symphony Center Let Freedom Sing! A Musical Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. The Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus join the Nashville Symphony for the annual concert. January 18 TSU Gentry Center Martin Luther King 2010 Celebration. A ceremonial march begins at 11:30am at Jefferson Street Baptist Church and ends at TSU Gentry Center. Rev. Dr. Kelly Miller Smith, Jr. will speak at the convocation. 2010 marks Nashville's 25th annual ceremonial march and convocation program that annually brings together nearly 10,000 people. January 20 Belmont University Massey Performing Arts Center Diagnosing Our Future: Lessons Learned from a Civil Rights Pioneer about Health, Social Justice and Christian Service. Fred Gray and other Civil Rights figures and African American leaders will speak and answer questions. The 2010 African American Guide of Nashville is here! Call 800-657-6910 to order yours today. Check out the Music City events calendar for more things happening in February. Book a Room. Book a Vacation Package.