Kiesa Kay
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesLove Makes a Home: The Life of Rebecca Boone In Kay’s historical play, Rebecca, the main character, a trail-blazing midwife, shares her memories from 1811. Rebecca didn’t have a home to keep, but her adventures with her husband, legendary American frontiersman Daniel Boone, made up for what was missing. Old time fiddler Bruce Greene will perform tunes […]
Dr. Gail Stern
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesThe Canary in the Coal Mine This presentation takes a critical look at identifying and interrupting the ways culture and the media sanction sexual violence. Created and presented by Dr. Stern, the presentation includes research from both civilian and military environments and considers the steps necessary to meaningfully address the impact of rape culture on […]
Jason Nez
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesConflict at the Confluence: Native American Cultural Values and Co-Operation in a Time of Resource Development Diné archaeologist Nez discusses conflicts around development projects and their impact on managing native lands outside current Native American jurisdictions. Recently, Native American land users and other groups joined forces to defeat the proposed development of a tramway into the […]
Farah Siraj
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesWorld Peace Music Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, virtuoso Farah Siraj performs original compositions, fusing influences of Middle Eastern music, flamenco, jazz, Bossa nova and pop with lyrics in Arabic, Spanish and English. A humanitarian, she has toured many countries, spreading a message of peace through her music.
Zeb Harrison & The Sounds of Praise
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesWhat Real Horns Are Made Of!!! This brass ensemble features a big band sound that moves between New Orleans style music and contemporary gospel with a splash of jazz. While not a Mardi Gras band, the ensemble uses the same instruments—trombones, sousaphones, and euphoniums. The addition of drums and keyboards creates their signature sound.
Flamenco Louisville
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesFlamenco: The Art of Spanish Dance The musicians and dancers of Flamenco Louisville, the oldest flamenco organization in the area, are Spanish-trained to bring you the most authentic flamenco in the puro tradition. Inclusive and community-oriented, Flamenco Louisville is dedicated to the life of their art form, and to having the arts as part of our […]
Rev. Derek Terry
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesTrue to our God, True to our Native Land Rev. Terry, an activist, writer, renowned lecturer, and pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Cincinnati explores how Christianity has been used to support white supremacy. He also addresses how Christianity can serve to liberate oppressed populations and encourages his audience to learn from […]
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesStanding on Faith Following in the footsteps of Clifton Chenier, “King of Zydeco,” Texas-born Ledet was heavily influenced by southwest Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun culture and music. Staying true to the roots of Zydeco, he has incorporated many other influences, such as blues, funk, reggae, R&B, gospel, and pop to create his unique style.
Rachel Brown
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesWords to Action: How Communication is Catalyzed for Violence and for Peace Brown, Executive Director of Project Zero, will discuss the role of communication in inter-group conflict, exploring how a lack of clear communication can lead to divisions, and even violence. Brown will suggest actions we can take to use communication as a powerful tool […]
Looking for Lilith Theatre Company
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesDefining Infinity This feminist ensemble theatre company is dedicated to lifting up unheard and “underheard” stories. Defining Infinity, an original play, explores individuals’ stories about the spectrums of both gender and sexual orientation. Enlightening, thoughtful, and powerful, the play shares experiences of queer folks from all along both of these spectrums.