In this podcast, artist William Rhodes talks about the 3.9 Art Collective and how it influenced his latest show, Threaded Memories. The exhibition, up at the African-American Art and Culture Complex now through Aug. 2, celebrates the community that lived in the Fillmore during that neighborhood's "Harlem of the West" days. To kick off the show, William held a party called Juke City in which he invited folks to dress up in Jazz Era clothing, see a burlesque show, and be treated to a few numbers by none other than Fillmore Slim.

William will be giving an artist talk as part of the exhibition at the AAACC on July 25 at 6 p.m. You can check out the 3.9 Collective website and follow them on Facebook.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather