Play on Words: Conversation with the Poet Avery R. Young

thursday, julY 18, 2024
6:00PM | BASKES ROTUNDA

Join us on July 18, 2024 as we engage in a guided conversation with the poet avery r. young. avery will read his piece “savanah, georgia” and explore his creative process. We’ll learn more about his artistic journey and future creative projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into this talented artist. Light refreshments will be provided, and we’ll raise a toast with wine provided by Doña Amalia.

Tickets are FREE; reservations are required.

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ABOUT thE POET

 

 

Chicago’s inaugural Poet Laureate, interdisciplinary artist and educator avery r. young  [him, him, his] is a Leader for a New Chicago 2022 awardee, a Cave Canem fellow and a co-director of The Floating Museum. His poetry and prose have been featured in BreakBeat Poets, Teaching Black, Poetry Magazine and alongside images in photographer Cecil McDonald Jr’s, In The Company of Black. He is the composer and librettist for a new commissioned work from The Lyrics Opera of Chicago titled safronia. His full length recording tubman. is the soundtrack to his collection of poetry, neckbone: visual verses. 3Arts Awardees Cailtin Edwards and Justin Dillard both respectfully are accomplished composers and musicians who have worked with avery on several projects. They join him in this special performance in consideration of this year’s theme, and in dedication to the honored guests.

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