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Summer 2013 marks the 10th year of Alixa and Naima's creative collaboration as Climbing PoeTree!!
We are celebrating how much we've grown, how far we've come, and the obstacles that never slowed us down, with immense appreciation for the incredible people and places that have nourished and inspired us along the way!
Join us Saturday, July 27, 2013 for what promises to be an unforgettable affair
6:00 p.m. House opens:
* Hurricane Season installation
* exhibition of artwork by Alixa and Naima
* the entire S.T.I.T.C.H.E.D. tapestry on display (5,000+ stories)
* 10 year retrospective slide show
* archival exhibit feat. relics of Climbing PoeTree's history
* delicious, organic living desserts and savories by Sweet Mama! http://www.sweetmamasrawkitchen.com/
* wine and music!
8:00 p.m. SHOW hosted by Sallome Hralima
* OPENING ACTS with some of our most beloved and fierce artist comrades!
AERIAL SILK TRAPEZE by Leah Penniman (Ribbon in the Sky) accompanied by Amber Henry on vocals
--SONG--
AROOJ AFTAB: www.aroojaftabmusic.com/about/
ABENA KOOMSON: http://afripopmag.com/2011/06/get-to-know-ghanaian-american-singer-abena-koomson/
JASMINE BUREMS & BEATRICE ANDERSON
TAINA ASILI: http://tainaasili.com/
TAMAR KALI: http://www.flamingyoni.com/
--DANCE--
ADAKU UTAH: http://decadancetheatre.wordpress.com/the-crew/adaku-utah/
SAMARA GAEV: http://www.truthworker.com/#!__performance
--POETRY--
EMILY CARPENTER: http://www.theroot.com/views/young-futurists/2013/emily-morenike-carpenter
YVONNE "FLY" ONAKEME ETAGHENE: http://myloveisaverb.com/
* FEATURING CLIMBING POETREE with re-mixes of classics and never heard before work
and ALIXA & NAIMA WITH A LIVE BAND!
Drums: Kala
Violin: Mazz Swift http://www.mazzmuzik.com/Mazz_Swift-Bio.htmundefined
Guitar: Alex Nolan http://www.alexnolan.com/Alex Nolan/Bio.html
Bass: T. Tate http://thestrangeones.com/bio_tterressa_tate.html
Vocals: Beatrice Anderson
Vocals: Jasmine Burems
* FASHION SHOW
Alixa and Naima's line of original silk-screened clothing and hand-designed attire worn by NYC's most ravishing rebels
at the renowned and beloved National Black Theater in Harlem, NY
Can't wait to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who has supported and strengthened us throughout the years. We love you!
~Alixa and Naima
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LocationThe National Black Theater of Harlem (View)
2033 National Black Theatre Way (5th Ave & 125th St)
New York, NY 10035
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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