Literary Arts
An Homage to Piri Thomas
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Please bring your printed RSVP with you to this event. RSVPs will be honored up until 30 minutes before showtime. After that time, all guests will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
Join us for a special presentation of SPEAK UP! in memory of Piri Thomas, author and poet who shed light on the struggles of nuestra gente with his book, Down These Mean Streets. Throughout his life, he soulfully delivered an array of awe inspiring poetry. The evening will be hosted by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega and Felipe Luciano, and curated by Rich Villar. Poets include Martin Espada, Jesus Papoleto Melendez, Junot Díaz, Willie Perdomo, Mayda del Valle, Emanuel Xavier, and others.
This program is presented by GDS Arts in collaboration with El Museo del Barrio.
SPEAK UP! Radical Views on the Mic
Every third Saturday, February to May, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, El Teatro
A night full of powerfully soulful words, Speak Up! features an exciting line-up curated and hosted by guest poets.