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In 1807, a 37-year-old scholar living in West Africa was captured and forced aboard a ship bound for Charleston, South Carolina. Omar Ibn Said's life and Muslim faith are remembered and retold in this inspirational West Coast premiere inspired by his remarkable 1831 autobiography (the only known surviving American slavery narrative written in Arabic). Set in the shifting darkness of memory and imagination, Omar follows his compelling journey from a peaceful life in his homeland to enslavement in a violent, foreign world. … Read more. |
Veralynn Jackson, cosmetologist extraordinaire knows hair, she knows her neighborhood, and she also knows that the invention of the Jheri Curl marks the end of the world. When she takes a job in Mr. Kim’s Korean-owned Black beauty supply store and the posters start talking to her, Veralynn finally learns to not hide her light and comes to know her true calling. … Read more. |
The Wallis continues its beloved free monthly outdoor Sunday Funday family events with a variety of engaging programming that includes dance instruction offered by Emmy award-winner Debbie Allen or instructors from Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Story Pirates, bilingual songwriter and performer Nathalia, Klezmer band Mostly Kosher, children's musician Parker Bent, Broadway Babies, Spring Groove, and more. Open to all levels and ages! … Read more. |
This is Oklahoma! as you’ve never seen or heard it before — reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway comes an Oklahoma! that looks and sounds like America today. Funny and sexy, provocative and probing, “A smashing Oklahoma! is reborn. Daniel Fish’s wide-awake and and altogether wonderful production is thrilling!” … Read more. |
As a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor, the works in Stewart Goodyear’s Wallis debut piano concert obtain new life by arising from the sound world, past traditions, and gestures of Franz Lizst. Listen to virtuosic splashes of color created by Debussy, the urban landscape constructed by Jennifer Higdon, the intense improvisation and haunting dissonant starkness by Anthony Davis, or the pianism in a new work by Goodyear that pays tribute to his Trinidadian roots. … Read more. |
Going to see Bill Bellamy is like getting the fast-forward version of his life. When you leave the club, you’ll know what makes him laugh and what drives him absolutely bonkers. He knows you’re at a comedy club to escape the stuff that’s stressing you out and he’ll tailors his routine to be pure fun from start to finish. Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bill Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University. … Read more. |
This program provides you with the opportunity to experience surfing and nature as a way to promote healthy living, spiritual healing, and joy! This event is dedicated for all youth age 14- 24. Wetsuits and surfboards will be provided. The April Parker Foundation, through its Sofly Surf School (founded in 2021), aspires to provide positive social impact and reduce health disparities amongst Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) by providing equitable access to our Surf Therapy program. … Read more. |
The Stylistics were the leading Philly soul group produced by Thom Bell. During the early ’70s, the band had 12 straight Top Ten hits, including “You Are Everything,” “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Break Up to Make Up,” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” Following the success of The O’Jays, The Spinners and The Delfonics, the City of Brotherly Love has just enough room for another highly successful soul group. … Read more. |
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