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Last month, the Apollo Theater kicked off its 75th anniversary season by announcing a wide-ranging program of performances, projects dedicated to the venue's history and opportunities for the community to interact with the legendary space. One person closely associated with the Apollo is Billy Mitchell, its in-house historian who has been behind the scenes at the Apollo for decades. We spoke to him about his own history with the theater and its evolution. This weekend and next, the Apollo will be open for free "Open House" tours (Saturdays, 2/21 & 2/28 at 12-5p.m. and Sundays, 2/22 & 3/1 at 2-7p.m.)—Mr. Mitchell will be giving the tours with his imitable insights and tidbits.

Earlier today, a horse drawn carriage carrying the casket of James Brown traveled through Harlem to the Apollo Theater, where fans had been lining up since last night to pay their respects to the Godfather of Soul. People had followed in the street, singing "Say it Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud."