Lincoln Theatre COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Series Examines Issues Facing Young Artists - October 20

The Lincoln Theatre's Community Conversations Series, a free series designed to generate community discussion on a variety of interesting questions surrounding the arts, will hold its next event on Thursday, October 20. Inspired by the 1969 Nina Simone single "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the event will explore the issues of empowerment, conflict resolution, and cultural identity of today's young artists.

Attendees will participate in roundtable discussion sessions, followed by a panel presentation that reflects and examines the roundtable results. The event will conclude with a Q&A session with the panel and attendees.

Facilitated by Visual Practitioner Kim Brazwell of KiMistry, the event panel will consist of Marshall Shorts, graphic designer and entrepreneur; Shayla Favor, lawyer and events coordinator; Stefan Thomas, lawyer and vocalist; Gamal Brown, educator, choreographer, and writer; Vanessa Reid, educator; Shannon Hardin, politician; Redd Ingram, New Albany High School student and bassist; and Quianna Simpson, assistant director of training, performing artist, instructor, and choreographer.

"To Be Young, Gifted, & Black" will be held in the Cardinal Health Ballroom of the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.) on Thursday, October 20. Doors open at 5:30pm. Roundtable discussions will begin at 6pm. Admission is free.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Donna and Larry James.

In addition, the Lincoln Theatre will host a "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black" performance on Saturday, November 19, at 6:30pm, featuring resident dance group Thiossane Institute and students from the Ft. Hayes High School's Paragon Project. Tickets are $10 and $15 at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000.

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The Lincoln Theatre Association Community Conversations Series presents TO BE YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK

Thursday, October 20, 6 pm

Lincoln Theatre Cardinal Health Ballroom (769 E. Long St.)

Inspired by the 1969 Nina Simone single "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the event will explore the issues of empowerment, conflict resolution, and cultural identity of today's young artists. Attendees will participate in roundtable discussion sessions, followed by a panel presentation that examines and reflects on the roundtable results. The event will conclude with a Q&A session between the panel and attendees. Doors open at 5:30pm. The event begins at 6pm. Admission is free. www.LincolnTheatreColumbus.com

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, education excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. CAPA also appreciates the generous support of The National Endowment for the Arts, the Martha G. Staub, Roy V. and Eloise F. Thomas, and James W. Overstreet Funds of The Columbus Foundation, and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

The Lincoln Theatre Association acknowledges the support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Nationwide Insurance, and the Ohio Arts Council who helped fund this program to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Photo Credit: Brad Feinknopf.