FirstWorks Spotlights Rhode Island Performing Artists Rose Weaver and Sokeo Ros in The Kennedy Center’s “Arts Across America” National Series at FirstWorks

FirstWorks Spotlights Rhode Island Performing Artists Rose Weaver and Sokeo Ros in The Kennedy Centers Arts Across America National Series Livestream program features diverse, visionary artists who play leadership roles in their communitiesProvidence, RI FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts announces a partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) to premiere live, virtual performances by Rhode Island-based artists Rose Weaver and Sokeo Ros on November 9, 2020, 4 p.m. EST on Facebook Live. Thepremiere will also be available for archived viewing on both the FirstWorks website http://first-works.org and at Kennedy Center http://kennedycenter.org/artsacrossamerica.FirstWorks curated the Rhode Island performances for The Kennedy Centers Arts Across America livestreaming performance series, presented on Facebook Live to showcase artists from across the country. Weaver and Ros Kennedy Center appearance is also part of FirstWorks Raise Your Voice initiative, which amplifies diverse voices and champions social equity through the arts.NOVEMBER 9, 2020 PROGRAM INFO:Award-winning actress, singer, and writer Rose Weaver will kick off the livestream performance at 4 p.m. with UnMuted Tears. Rhode Islands celebrated spinner of tales uses songs, prose and dramatic storytelling to advocate, inspire and celebrate positive self-esteem.At 4:30 p.m., storyteller, Hip Hop dance educator, and scholar Sokeo Ros will perform Cambodian Lullaby, based on excerpts from his autobiographical solo show From Refugee Camp to Project. The performance incorporates dance and movement to tell his redemptive story of a refugees migration into a world where assimilation to gang violence and dance are the only ways to cope with day-to-day trauma.The performances will be hosted by FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher.Arts Across America is brought to you by Facebook. Learn more about the national program at http://kennedy-center.org/artsacrossamerica.Listings Information:WHO: Kennedy Center premiere of Rose Weaver and Sokeo Ros, hosted by FirstWorks Kathleen PletcherWHAT: Rhode Island artists showcased on Arts Across America livestream seriesWHEN: Monday, November 9, 2020 at 4 p.m.WHERE: Facebook LiveVIEWING LINKS/MORE INFORMATION: http://firstworks.org/events/arts-acrossamerica/