This powerful series continues with two original and moving artists! Lynn Swisher Spears is a regional treasure, beloved as a member of the band Fair to Middlin’, as well as a solo singer-songwriter. Her musicianship and writing captivate audiences. Jodi James joins us from Fayetteville; she is a survivor of Black childhood in America, with… Read More →
poetry
Emerging Diverse Voices in Orange County
What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Find out through our gifted student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul, and their take on young, contemporary life. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric Zeigler. This event will move you; light… Read More →
Poetry For The People Is Everyday And Divine
Emerging Diverse Voices Kickoff featuring mainMAN Monroe and Kirby Heard
mainMAN and Kirby Heard, y’all! Let’s kickoff this series with one of North Carolina’s finest emerging spoken word artists and WHUP radio host, and one important voice in North Carolina bluegrass, advocating for greater equity for women in the art form. Two powerful NC artists and even finer advocates for more inclusive communities. Refreshments provided–join… Read More →
