SAVE THE DATE and join Collective Voices, at Poetry Extravaganza 2014, the 18th annual tribute honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This free-to-the-community poetry and arts event takes place at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library from 1:00 to 4:30 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Two flyers providing detailed information about this event are attached. We hope to see you there!
EVENT DETAILS:
Washington, DC Poet Laureate, Dolores Kendrick will be the featured Poet of Distinction.
WHUR radio host and on-air personality, Jacquie Gales Webb will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.
Adult Guest Poets: Orville Walker, Elizabeth Bruce and J. L. Price
Youth Presenters: Nehemiah Sellers, Aniya Scott and Trinity Carpenter
Host Poets/Presenters: Sistah Joy, Ladi Di and Brenardo (Collective Voices)
Soloist: Soprano, Karen Wiggs-Wilbanks
African Drumming and Dance by The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers –*[Come early for their lively and interactive (audience participation!) pre-event African drumming and dancing performance from 12:30-1:00 PM.]
Thank you if you can forward this email and invite/bring friends, family and neighbors to Poetry Extravaganza 2014, a free-to-the-community cultural and arts celebration for all ages.
The MLK Library is directly at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metrorail Station (9th & G Sts. exit) on the Green and Yellow Lines.
Uplifting the Community Through the Arts,
Collective Voices
