Village Voices RISE Art Exhibition
Curated by LaDonna Smith, the exhibition features sculptural musical instruments and oil paintings by French-born artist Jean-Jacques Gaudel, photo-collage works by Janice Hathaway, and paintings by Kyle Eyre Clyd—alongside works by East Village Arts resident artists LaDonna Smith, Craig Legg, and Barry Marks and Daryl Cox.
Made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Sound Lab Workshops with LaDonna Smith
Join LaDonna Smith in EVA’s Sound Lab. You’ll learn about and experience playing sculptural instruments created by artist Jean Jacques Gaudel. Workshops are every Saturday, 2-4PM, throughout February.
Made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Noise Night
Featuring diy loops, ambient, and psychedelic music. Bayou Princess from Athens, GA, Tengen, Andrew T Beaumont
Fearlessly Outspoken: Poetry for Healing in Hard Times
RISE Fearlessly Outspoken Opening Event: The Poetry Revival: Dedicated to Community Orators
Open mic
Emcee Kevin Tarver with music by Walter Tarver, Bass or Drums
Made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
Poets Witness: A Writing Workshop for Youth and Elders
Join workshop leaders Kevin Tarver and Laura Secord, accompanied by musicians Walter Tarver and Yogi.
Poetry: A Healer in Hard Times
A reading and discussion across the generations with Magic City Poetry Festival. Featured poets include Include three poet laureates: Jacqueline Trimble, Ashley, Jones, and Salaam Green. Emcee will be Laura Secord.
This event is made possible in part by a grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts and a generous donation from the Magic City Poetry Festival.
Making Them Feel: Building Poetry Performance Skills Workshop
Join workshop leaders Kevin Tarver and Laura Secord, accompanied by musicians Walter Tarver and Yogi.