When Langston Hughes penned Black Nativity in 1961, he wasn’t merely crafting a play; he was creating a cultural and spiritual touchstone that would resonate through generations. Rooted in the African-American experience, Black Nativity is a joyous celebration of faith, community, and resilience. As we journey through its history, we uncover its profound impact on … Continue reading Experiencing Black Nativity
Inspiration can be a beautiful thing. By definition alone, it’s the internal experience of seeing, hearing, or feeling something so powerful that it resonates deep within. I’ve always been called the “artsy” one in my family. Maybe it’s because I was introduced to dance and music at an early age. Maybe it’s because I took … Continue reading Finding FeelSpace: Art as My Muse
Woke up wanting to see the sun… it wasn’t there… did the same thing a few years back and captured the feelings, re-sharing… I wanted to see the sun. Sounds silly, I know, but this shelter in place lifestyle is taking a toll on my vitamin D levels and I could tell. The Cleveland skies … Continue reading I Waited For The Sun
The third time was charming for Cleveland’s FutureLAND Movement as it once again brought together culture creators, tech start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovators and everyone in between. This weekend was all about progressing the local ecosystem. Heavily supported by reputable Cleveland-based and beyond organizations, this 2-day annual conference brought some pretty big names- local and otherwise- to … Continue reading Getting Fit for the FutureLAND
Moments of super excitement radiate, especially when it is unexpected. Music definitely has a way to make life better. Period. On my typical Spotify binge a few weekends ago, while catching up on work and other random things, I was planning the typical closeout without finishing my to-do list but nevertheless tired, and As I … Continue reading Hearing… HER
I love it when artists such as Nick Cave are showing near the Cleveland Area. Gives me an opportunity to activate my arts gaze and feel the inspiration up close and personal. Over the past few years I have learned to not let a few miles stand in the way of seeing the nations top … Continue reading Craving Cave
Word access was at an all time high at Literary Cleveland’s Inkubator event. Hosted at the main branch of the Cleveland Public Library during the 150th Street Festival, there was plenty to report out about. Literary Cleveland is a non-profit committed to helping writers and readers explore other voices and discover their own. A love … Continue reading Literary Cleveland
Recently, Karamu House hosted the 2 Ballets performance by The Room in the House resident Lexy Lattimore. The Room in the House residency program is an 8 week fellowship for 12 artist (8 visual and 4 performing) to develop content to share with the community through the end of this year. Each resident is required … Continue reading 2 Ballets
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