Empire Skate Opening Reception: May 19th

The City Reliquary Proudly Presents: 
Empire Skate: The Birthplace of Roller Disco
On view May 10, 2018 through October 14, 2018

Opening Reception: May 19th, 6 PM. RSVP on Facebook!

Admission: $5 general ; Free for City Reliquary Members

This new exhibit 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 origins of a world-wide cultural phenomenon.

Beverages generously sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery.

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2 Responses to “Empire Skate Opening Reception: May 19th”

  1. Niki Le Bouquin says:
    May 18, 2018 at 11:41 am

    I look forward to the exhibit. THank you. Roll bounce!

  2. Niki Le Bouquin says:
    May 18, 2018 at 11:39 am

    I look forward to the this roll boucne exhibit!

    Thank you,