Lyrical Voices 2 Year Anniversary Reflections

Hello Lyrical Voices,

Our 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY was something we should all be so proud of, it was beyond what I imagined. Thanks to everyone for coming out and bringing all that love and unity into the space. It was encouraging to see that Lyrical Voices still means so much to so many people.

Thanks and love to Tantra who hosted with all the peace poetry she has in her, what an honor. It was really important that we bring it back to our foundation for the anniversary and Tantra certainly brought it all home. She also blessed us with a cd for the raffle and that cd is so elegant and thought provoking, it goes beyond the word “gift”. If you were unable to buy her cd at the event, go to www.masterwordplay.com and check her out. Thank you Tantra, for being so motivational in my experience and encouraging so many others, you are a wonderful woman and it is an honor to be in your company.

Buddha, the mix cd is wonderful and everyone loves what you do. You keep me going and all your time and energy is so necessary and appreciated. Happy Birthday 12/1/06.

Sheree, your photography is amazing. The love is present in your work and when you are in Essence and/or one of those huge magazines with major photo spreads, remember that we loved you first.

Gerald and Robin, your opening Gallery 1212 to us is monumental. We have struggled so much in finding venue. The fact that we were able to come together there was really comforting and wonderful. Thank You!!

Thanks to all those who have hosted Lyrical Voices over the past 2 years. Your love and support has given this venue power and changed our artistic community for the better. Also, thanks to all the poets, singers, actors, musicians, painters, and all others who have come from far and near to move our crowd and share their art. Thanks to the community for listening.

UPCOMING EVENTS…

12/1/06 WORLD AIDS DAY movie screening of The Origin of AIDS, followed by a group discussion. Bridgeport Innovation Center, Gallery 1212, 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 7:30PM, Admission is free.

12/9/06 THE WRITER’S GROUP. This is the time we take to create and focus on the art we love so much. M-Bellish Café, 1192 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT.
4-6PM, Admission is free.

12/15/06 LYRICAL VOICES presents A NIGHT OF POETRY AND ARTS Jamaal St. John and Nile Goddess will be our hosts for the night. They are extraordinary poets and the love they share in their union is really empowering. Come out and experience this wonderful event. Bridgeport Innovation Center, Gallery 1212, 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 7:30PM, Admission is $5.00