This section of our website features announcements on upcoming events and an emerging showcase of poetry, art, film, photography and other multimedia creative endeavors from our talented members and kindred others.
Upcoming Event!
International Working-Class StoryFest, March 22-24, 2024
The International Working-Class StoryFest, co-organized by the Working-Class Collective, the Working-Class Theatre Makers, and the Working-Class Studies Association will take place on-ground and online March 22-24, 2024 from Leicester, England and Placerville, California.
View the schedule and note time-zone for the festival on our Eventbrite page. Register to join the Zoom for the events on March 22 and 23, on GMT/England time.
Festival kick-off, interviews, multiple acts: Eventbrite page
When? March 22: 7:00-9:00pm (England, GMT) register to join Zoom through Eventbrite
When? March 23: 12:00-7:30pm (England, GMT) register to join Zoom through Eventbrite
Storytelling Sunday: Tribute to Working-Class Women Showcase & Open-Mic
When? March 24: 4:00-6:00pm (California, PST/GMT-8) no need to register, watch live through the venue’s YouTube channel: Green Room, Placerville, California.
What? Storytelling Sunday is a monthly performance event of poetry, story, and music at the Green Room bar in Placerville, California. At this themed special event – in solidarity with the International Working-Class StoryFest and in celebration of Women’s History Month – we will perform creative work that tributes working-class women.
More? The Showcase will feature six acts of poetry, music, and short story by Beverly Parayno, Estela Victoria-Cordero, Jen Vernon, Zheyla Henriksen, Rina Wakefield, and Lara Gularte. A live art piece will be created during the show by Rebecca Billingsley of Rabbit Whole Studio. An open-mic of local creatives performing 3-min. acts of original works will follow. Musical guest Ezra DeVore will open the night and perform during intermission.
Why?
The International Working-Class StoryFest emerges from solidarity across diverse working-class creatives and audiences. We aim to spark dialogue among working-class people. Working-class storytelling takes many forms. We called working-class storytellers to curate three days of solidarity, joy, and celebration of working-class life. Come join us to watch and listen to the show!
Contact: workingclassstoriesfest@gmail.com
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