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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR AT 6PM - SEE YOU THERE!
Celebrate Black History Month by saluting the pivotal contribution of Dr. Maya Angelou with sensational performers seen on TV, Movies, in the Theater, in Concert Halls and on Festival bills with some of the greatest American Artists: Dr. Maya Angelou (Medal of Freedom), Prince (Billboard Icon Award), John Handy (The Beacon Award), Nancy Wilson (Jazz Hall of Fame), Sly and The Family Stone (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) & many more!
With the rest of the Cabaret Underground Team: Sandy White, Narrator; David Daniel, Bass, Marciel Garner, Drums; Melvin Bell, Sax, G Mixing and Ed Dukowski, Videographer. Script by Mwanza Furaha.
Dr. Maya Angelou was an inspiring trailblazing leader in the arts and civil rights. She was a best-selling author (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings), has received 50 honorary degrees, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, appeared in the groundbreaking TV drama Roots and was selected to read her poem On the Pulse of Morning at President Bill Clinton's inauguration - just a few examples of a life of leadership, creativity and inspiration.
The Musical Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou will include poems from her books 'Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie', 'Phenomenal Woman', 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings', 'The Pulse of Morning' and several of her notable quotes. Music will include compositions by John Coltrane and Dr. Angelou's recording 'Miss Calypso' (recorded in 1957). Script by Mwanza Furaha, including original settings of Maya Angelou's poetry to John Coltrane's Music.
Come see why this event is a big hit every year with original scripts by Dr. Mwanza Furaha and stellar musical performers. This event will be a completely unique, entertaining and family-friendly show about this remarkable culture-changing woman who has inspired so many in the US and around the world.
Enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in beautiful rural West Marin - only 20 minutes West of San Rafael. Plentiful parking. Partial proceeds support the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Food Bank. Directions to SGVCC: http://sgvcc.org/about/address.html
Note: the event takes place around the corner from SGVCC at the Lagunitas School Multipurpose Room, 1 Lagunitas School Road in San Geronimo, due to the popularity of this event.
Tickets are selling briskly -- please scroll down to order tickets below.
We look forward to enjoying the event with you, thanks for your support!
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LocationSan Geronimo Valley Community Center
6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Geronimo, CA 94963
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
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