Friday, September 11, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
THE POTTER’S HOUSE
1658 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC
Liberated Muse Productions is at it again with another musical night of performances from DC’s best and readings from the new book release Liberated Muse Volume I: How I Freed My Soul which features visual artists and writers from the Liberated Muse network.
Artists Exhibiting include: Khadijah Ali-Coleman, Prudence Bonds, Sharon J. Burton, Keisha Carroll, Choke, Marshetta Davis, Shanta Monroe, Nijla Mumin, James Terrell, and Sherry B. Ways. The exhibition is on view through December 1, 2009 and is curated by Sharon J. Burton of Authentic Contemporary Art.
Featured performers include songstress Quineice Clarkson, musician Gary Young, diva singer Mahoganee, poetic vocalist Ozara Ode and the spoken word of Margaux Delotte-Bennett and Jade Andwele of the renowned Saartjie (“Sar-Key) Project. Jazzy soul vocalist Colie Williams will open the show with a half-hour set with members from her band.
The evening will be hosted by Moon of Liberated Muse and feature live art by visual artist Choke, the Liberated Muse member of this month of August. The book, How I Freed My Soul, edited by Khadijah Ali-Coleman will be available for purchase.
Donations from the event will fund youth programming facilitated by the Saartjie Project. A suggested $7 donation is requested, but all are welcome to pay as they can. Food is available for purchase at this venue.
This event is part of the Potter’s House Sounds of Hope benefit series, produced by Mary Shapiro.
To view some of the work that will be a part of the exhibition, click here.