Crowns: A Gospel Musical

As part of its Performing Arts Series and in conjunction with its exhibition The Global Language of Headwear, the Alexandria Museum of Art presents two performances of Regina Taylor's gospel musical Crowns. Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry, Crowns presents the story of Yolanda, a young African American woman mourning her brother's tragic death. She travels to the South and is taught a life lesson or two by her grandmother's circle of hat queens. A story of sisterhood, suffering, joy, and fabulous headwear, Crowns explores and celebrates the history and identity of African American women. Performances at 7 pm Friday ($20) and 2 pm Saturday, following a noon catered Big Hat Lunch hosted by Ingrid Johnson, Esq. (wear your best hat for the event ($50). themuseum.org.