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May 2019
Storytelling 101 at Anacostia Arts Center
This class runs from Thursday May 2 through May 30 from 7-10pm and is for residents of Wards 7 and 8 ONLY. A $100 deposit to register, which is fully refundable upon completion of the course. Story District's Storytelling 101 is an intensive five-week course that will take you step-by-step through the process of how to identify and talk about meaningful narrative events in your life in a way that is entertaining and inspiring to the audience. These stories are…
Find out more »Tarot V
An actor, a dancer, a podcaster, a historian, a rapper, a yoga instructor, a vaudevillian and a zookeeper walk into a ritualistic variety show--it's not a joke, it's Tarot V. A group of eclectic artists create variety show acts, each inspired by the Tarot mythos. Each act is interactive, performed for and with one adventurous (consenting) audience member. What happens next is entirely honest and never happens the same way twice. Featuring Mediums Gwen Grastorf, David S Kessler, Rachel Menyuk,…
Find out more »“Deep Conversation” Chat & Chew #TheMarathonContinues
Leaders come together to share their light on social issues, racism, gun violence ,and community involvement. #TheMarathonContinues Come meet Nana Malaya Rucker "The Dancing Diplomat" and mother of Lamman Rucker, Greenleaf Star And Mobile Chef McClam of New Jersey will showcase his love for cooking.
Find out more »June 2019
Silence is Violence: Mothering While Black
A reprisal of YPT's powerful show from Fall 2018: Silence is Violence: Mothering While Black: A Choreopoem Derived from Original Writing and Oral Storytelling by the Summer 2018 Residents of Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s Olaiya’s Cradle Program Join us for an exploration of Black womanhood, motherhood and coming of age from the true stories of five phenomenal young women. Featuring Dior Ashley Brown, Zipporah Brown, Ayesis Clay, Kenya D. Morris and Chinna Palmer. About Mothering While Black: October 2018, Silence is Violence centered the voices…
Find out more »Second Sunday’s Jazz Vinyl Records Listening Event
Hosted by Earl Jackson, here's an opportunity for jazz vinyl record collectors to share selections from their collections with other collectors and jazz lovers who don't collect vinyl records. If you're interested in collecting vinyl records I suggest you come meet Earl Jackson who'll provide you with suggestions for purchasing equipment or sources of collectible vinyl as well. You'll gonna enjoy this gathering.................Come Listen!!
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