MAKING PEACE
OPEN MIC STORYTELLING EVENT AT
Lorraine Boccardo Theater, Center for the Arts @ Kayenta
February 9, 2024
Lois Andrews – “Secrets of a Sexagenarian”
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Brandon Bruce – “Unwanted”
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John Harrison – “Public Speaking!”
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David Lindes – Story: “How to Leave” – Original Song “Gold in the Ashes”
David’s work has been featured on PRI’s The World and NPR. Born in Guatemala City, he immigrated to the United States at age 9 and spent his adolescence in the agricultural communities of California’s Central Coast. He later graduated in Latin American Studies from Brigham Young University. His book “Mi tierra—Homeland” is an intimate look at his journey to the US from Guatemala. In eight chapters, each accompanied by an original song and included in both Spanish and English, David addresses themes of migration, identity, justice, and belonging. At times poignant and at times defiant, it’s a vivid take on the Latino immigrant experience in today’s America. This story was part of a collaboration with Outside Magazine. David’s story and song will air later this year on their popular podcast, OUTSIDE @ https://www.outsideonline.com/podcast/
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Matt Chaisson – “Gone Fishin’”
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Kim Foster – “Becca’s Simple Dream”
Kim Foster is a James Beard Award-winning food writer. She writes about people at the intersection of food and mental illness, family separation, poverty, addiction, trauma, and incarceration. You can read her work on her weekly newsletter, on her website, and on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about Kim @ https://www.kiminthewest.com/
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Matt Clark – “The Raisin”
My purpose as an artist is not to create things of beauty, but to uncover essence.
” My body has been broken and may not heal, but my spirit can and will transcend my limitations.” Learn more about Matt @ http://www.mattclarksculpture.com/
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Special thanks to Fletcher Shives, Paula and Joe Ferrario, and Alan Holben Photography
