Come see the works of Cleaster Cotton – local Artist in Residence at Pink Dog Creative. Story in this month’s Laurel Magazine.
Category Archives: Events
“A Soulful Christmas” Gospel Concert
Saturday, December 21, 6-8pm at Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Carroll Avenue.
Please see Ami Worthen’s story in the Mountain Express
RiverSong A Capella Chorus – Info Session and Auditions
Do you love to sing? Do you enjoy spitting beats and flowing in your spare time? Do you wish to surround yourself around a group of positive women of color? Do you want to get paid doing what you love? If this sounds like you and you are 18 or over, attend the info session and sign up for an audition!
RiverSong is a new a capella chorus forming here in Asheville. Comprising exclusively of women of color from various backgrounds, RiverSong’s mission is to inspire women from racially oppressed and economically disadvantaged communities to affirm their voices through song and performance. Many of the songs we will perform are considered traditional power songs, spanning the cultures and histories embodied in the group. As examples of high caliber art and self-affirmation, we can uplift our communities and inspire social justice through:
- Singing songs of cultural power and healing
- Exhibiting high-level professionalism and dedication to the art
- Demonstrating commitment and responsibility to the success of the group
- Being leaders and role models in our communities
- Getting paid at market level rates for our performances
Info session is Thursday December 12, 2013, 7pm-8pm in Hillcrest 17A. Auditions will be scheduled at the info session.
Childcare will be provided.
Women who are also bilingual or know American Sign Language are highly encouraged to come. Sign language interpretation will be provided.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Anastasia Yarbrough
If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to call me on my cell (901) 355-6225 or email me at anastasia.yarbrough@gmail.com.
Reynolds Miller Chorale Christmas Concert
Youth At Jazz Practice Session
We practice Saturdays, 1-3pm at 37 E. Larchmont Rd, off Merrimon Ave. We are Youth At Jazz, Inc. and welcome all visitors. Come check us out. Bring a youth with you. We will introduce our program. http://www.youthatjazz.org
Flyin’ West at Warren Wilson College
Flyin’ West by Pearl Cleage
November 23 & December 6, 8
In this drama, four African American women escape their pasts as former slaves by moving to the harsh western plains. There they face bitter winters, trials of bigotry, domestic
abuse, and the controversy of interracial marriage.
Spinning Into Butter at Warren Wilson
Spinning Into Butter by Rebecca Gilman
November 22, 24, and December 7
Set on a college campus, Spinning Into Butter reveals the truth about institutional racism, and the stilted reaction to it. The play exposes the political “correctness” of authoritative figures who claim to be pro-minority but manage to ignore the elephant in the room.