The innovative collaborative project Poetry+Motion presents local African-American poets and writers joined by jazz/blues vocalist Elnah Jordan in a celebration of the work life of African-American women. Jordan was named Vocalist of the Year for her performance as the legendary Bessie Smith in The Evolution of the Blues and later starred in the Off-Broadway musical drama Street of Dreams, earning the prestigious Cabaret Gold Award for her performance. Presented by Poetry+Motion.
Advance tickets are $15 through March 17/$12 Town Hall members with discount code townhall/ $20 March 18 and later, at http://poetryplusmotionwomanswork.bpt.me, and $20 at the door. Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street.
LEARN MORE:
https://sites.google.com/site/poetryplusmotion
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