# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TAAM African American Music Month Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?✨ 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.

#IllyKirven #PerformingArtsStage #TexasAfricanAmericanMuseum #ArthurDooleyWilsonAward #AfricanAmericanMusicMonth #TylerTexas #EastTexasArts #VerettaAndJessieERiderCentre #SupportTheArts #LegacyThroughTheArts
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tyler/taam-african-american-music-month-celebration/200030254796811
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, entertainment, music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tyler
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702
- **lat**: 32.37037
- **long**: -95.30329
- **full address**: 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TAAM African American Music Month Celebration being held?
  - **A:** TAAM African American Music Month Celebration takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TAAM African American Music Month Celebration?
  - **A:** TAAM African American Music Month Celebration is organized by Empowerment Community Development Corporation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TAAM African American Music Month Celebration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tyler, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TAAM African American Music Month Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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