Celebrating Isaac Burns Murphy
(planning committee-
Lyric Theatre, LFUCG, Fayette County Public Schools, UK, Keeneland,
Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, William Wells Brown
Neighborhood Association, Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, Kentucky
Horse Park, African Cemetery No. 2, Race for Education, Kentucky African
American Genealogy Group)
October 19-24, 2015 Lexington Kentucky
(
Isaac's wife, Lucy Murphy)
A FULL WEEK OF CELEBRATION AND RECOGNITION!!! ·
Tuesday, October 20th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Public Talk at the
Lyric Theatre by Pellom McDaniels author of Prince of Jockeys: The Life of
Isaac Burns Murphy. A reception will follow the presentation. Exhibit will be
open in the Gallery. ·
Thursday, October 22nd, 2:00 pm
The KY Horse Park will unveil the newly engraved headstone
of Isaac Murphy with tributes to Murphy and Kentucky 's African American
horsemen. The ceremony will take place in the renamed Man O' War Isaac Burns
Murphy Memorial ·
Thursday, October 22nd 3:30p - 4:45pm
Interpretive Panel
Unveiling The Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden Board of Advisors will host the
unveiling of the interpretive signage installation at the site of the Isaac
Murphy Memorial Art Garden located at the intersections of Third and Midland.
The permanent panels describe the life of Isaac Burns Murphy, describe his home
site, recognize the contributions of other Black Jockeys and pays tribute to
those who have contributed to the racing industry. 
IMMAG Concept Paper
Friday, October 23rd, 5:30-7:00 pm Lyric Theatre
Remarks by Frank Walker
with an opening reception for 'I Dedicate this Ride' will be held in the honor
of African Americans and their contributions to the equine industry. The
reception will take place at the Lyric Theatre from 5:30pm-7pm.
7pm Lyric Theatre
Opening night
of 'I Dedicate this Ride' will take place following the reception and is
Pay-What-You-Can admission. Exhibit will be open in the Gallery. The University
of Kentucky Community Engagement Office is the presenting sponsor of the
evening. This FREE and open to the public event will highlight the
accomplishments of Frank X Walker, Dr. Pellom McDaniels, the Black Turf Project
crew, and the Mustang Troops. The evening is designed to stop and account for
the past, present, and future cultural and economic contributions these
individuals and groups have made to the local equine industry.
Saturday, October 24th, 10 am
Murphy Family Memorial Dedication at African Cemetery No. 2
located at 7th and Chestnut Streets.
Saturday, October 24th,7:00 pm Lyric Theatre
2nd performance of Frank
Walker's play 'I Dedicate this Ride' with Pay-What-You-Can admission price.
Exhibit will be open in the Gallery.
EXHIBITION in the Lyric Theatre Gallery by Pellom McDaniels
August 31, 2015 - December 11, 2015
"Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy'
This exhibition features the life and career of Isaac Murphy, one of
America's greatest jockeys. Born during slavery and coming to prominence
at the end of Reconstruction, Murphy was an iconic example of African
American success and achievement. Using photographs, illustrations and
texts, this exhibit explores the significance of African Americans to
the development of horse racing as America's first spectator sport and
highlights how Murphy came to be known as the 'Prince of Jockeys'.
This exhibit is based on the eponymous biography by author and
historian Dr. Pellom McDaniels III. Copies of 'The Prince of Jockeys'
are available at bookstores nationwide. This exhibit coincides with the
Breeders Cup occurring on October 30 & 31, 2015 and is co-sponsored
by Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Library. This exhibit is presented
in conjunction with the Lyric's Theatre & Cultural Art Center's 5
Year Anniversary during the month of October, in which we will host
multiple events, performances and and activities to celebrate our
history in the community, our growth, and our achievements with all of
our supporters, neighbors and friends.
Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
office: (859) 280-2201 ext. 221
more info at : sustainlex.org
http://sustainlex.org/IMMAGConceptpaper2006.pdf
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