TODAY: In celebration of the late, great Frankie Knuckles’ heavenly birthday this week, we are proud to partner with DJ @soundrotation to host a special program in honor of The Godfather of House Music. Join us at @retreatcurrencyexchange at 3 PM for a dialogue between Duane Powell, Director of Mellon Programs at Rebuild Dr. Sampada Aranke and Frederick Dunson, Executive Director of the @frankieknucklesfoundation about the relationship between movements for social justice and the liberatory potential of house music. From 4 PM to 6 PM, DJ Duane Powell will soon a special legacy set, drawing upon the records in Frankie’s personal vinyl collection housed at the Stony Island Arts Bank. We are proud stewards of this archive, which embodies joy, movement, safe space and celebration. Swipe to check out the eight select records that will guide DJ Duane’s celebratory set. Come on out to join us in commemorating Frankie’s life and legacy.