HARLEM VOICES
A Sneak Preview, and Fundraiser for Harlem Voices by Clovice Lewis
Saturday, February 8 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Tallman Hotel’s Riffe’s Meeting House in Upper Lake
Saturday, February 8 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Tallman Hotel’s Riffe’s Meeting House in Upper Lake
This intimate performance offers a sneak peek into selections from Lewis’ opus work Harlem Voices – a musical performance about African American resilience and social justice. It is a story of love and longing based in a segregated speakeasy in Harlem and rooted in history spanning 1923-1976. Harlem Voices and Harlem Voices Revisited have been the focus of Lewis' artistic work since 2019. This iteration will feature 2 vocalists, piano, and Lewis as narrator.
To raise public awareness to African American experiences in our rural county, Lewis and the MAC have partnered to produce a significant portion of Lewis' full body of work, or a revue, called The Harlem Voices Project. The partners received a prestigious California Humanities, Humanities for All grant which requires a match. We hope to raise $2000 toward our match at this event .
To raise public awareness to African American experiences in our rural county, Lewis and the MAC have partnered to produce a significant portion of Lewis' full body of work, or a revue, called The Harlem Voices Project. The partners received a prestigious California Humanities, Humanities for All grant which requires a match. We hope to raise $2000 toward our match at this event .
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The Harlem Voices Project features performances at the Soper Reese Theatre May 30-June1 with 4 vocalists and a 12-piece chamber orchestra. On Saturday March 8, an abridged version will be available for the public to experience at the Middletown Art Center. Vocalists and musicians come from the tri-county and Bay Areas, and form a powerful cast of diverse professional performers.
The event at the Tallman presents a slice of the full project and its content with an opportunity for intimate conversation with Clovice and performers.
Tickets for this event are $25 and include one beverage of your choice and finger foods.
Further support the project by donating $250 and join us to break bread with Clovice and vocalists at the Blue Wing Saloon after the performance, where Clovice will continue to share his artistic vision, past and present social justice issues, and where he is at today. Or donate any amount you wish to support this important and timely project.
Space in the Riffe’s Meeting House is limited.
Reserve your spot and take Social Justice action through music.
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This project was made possible with support from California Humanities a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.
