Third Thursdays: Mélat
Programs
August 17, 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy after-hours programs and exhibition access.
Event Details
Join us after work every Third Thursday for special extended Museum hours from 5 to 8 p.m.! Explore the exhibitions, enjoy happy hour food and drinks in The Star Cafe, and connect to Texas through unique interactive experiences. Different activities are offered each month. Museum garage parking is free after 5:00 p.m.
At Third Thursdays this summer we invite you to the Bullock Museum for nights of art and music that will allow you to connect more deeply with our special exhibition, The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper. Each Third Thursday this summer will feature musical performances by Texas artists and will include fun art-based experiences just for adults.
July’s Third Thursday features a musical performance by R&B singer-songwriter Mélat.
Mélat tells stories of love in all its facets — whether romantic or platonic, beginning or ending — because love is, in her eyes, the only truth. A giant of the Austin R&B scene, Mélat’s unique sound is influenced by her parents’ native Ethiopian music, jazz, and the blues. From love to hardship, success to failure, Mélat speaks to what it means to be a human being simply longing to "be.”
For ease of entry, get your tickets in advance!
Public programs at the Bullock Museum explore relevant history and celebrate the culture that has shaped our modern world. Through engaging discussions, live performances, and experiential activities visitors are invited to see local connections and discover how Texas fits into a broader national story.
Born and bred in the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas, Mélat is no stranger to recognition and representing her community. Whether headlining shows across the nation or opening for the likes of The Internet, Thundercat, PJ Morton, Kool & The Gang, and many more, Mélat’s vocal prowess is celebrated in many of the top publications worldwide. Her work has been covered on Billboard, The Wall Street Journal, Edition Magazine, The Guardian, Essence, Vibe, and numerous others. Her voice powers up the sports world, from singing the National Anthem for the Austin FC MLS season-opening game two seasons in a row, to teaming up with Matthew McConaughey in his “Bless The Mood” University of Texas anthem. Mélat’s radiance is evident the moment she hits any stage.
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The exhibition The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
Sponsored by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall Fund.
The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.
Sponsored by KUTX
