LISTEN UP! 2019 – An Intergenerational Spoken Word Program!

 

Photo: Book-it Repertory Theatre

Spoken word is an oral art form that focuses on the aesthetic of word play, voice inflection and intonation.  It includes any kind of poetry recited aloud such as hip-hop, jazz poetry, poetry slams, traditional poetry readings and even comedy and prose monologues.  Listen Up! is a 3 month-long series of intergenerational and solo workshops in which Seattle youth will partner with community members from Lake City. Inspired by the power of our community’s united voice to inspire change, Book-It is pleased to be partnering with Spoken Word Artist Meredith Arena, Silver Kite Community Arts and students from Ida B Wells Middle College High School in our collective cry to “Listen Up!”

Senior Workshop 1: 3/8 1-2

Intergenerational Workshop 1: 3/22 1-2:30

Senior Workshop 2: 4/19 1-2

Intergenerational Workshop 2: 4/26 1-2:30

Senior Workshop 3: 5/6 1-2

Book-It Performance in Lake City: 5/13 1-2

Seattle Center Performance: TBA

To register call 206-268-6740

 

 

 

 

Wired To Be One

Our Connections Peer Support Group has been working on an original rap song since last November.  With the help of Silverkite Community Arts who provided video production and editing, the group was able to create this video, Wired To Be One.  Their inspiring message is about love, equity, inclusiveness, and action. Enjoy!

AgeWise King County recently wrote a nice review of the project in their July newsletter.

The Connections group meets every Wednesday from 10:15am-11:30pm at the Lake City Community Center.