LAUREN KUHNE PERFORMS LIVE AT VALLEY GARDEN PARK

“I’ve learned to keep learning, to keep reading, and to push my own limits.  I do not want to become complacent.  With each collection I try something new, and I’m always leaning toward the miraculous in my poetry.”

“I always had a collection of “trinkets.” I would open up my treasure box and let the kids go through it. That sparked the joy.”

“To say the local music/art community has shaped the world I live in would be an understatement. Besides supporting me in my creative projects from a young age, it’s how I’ve met almost all of my current friends, not to mention my wife, Ally, who I’ve been so lucky to start a family with.”

EDBWOY! Performs at Theatre N

“I don’t know a better way to elevate my community than to lead by example and live my life out, proud and true to the essence of who I am.”

“I like to capture certain memories and experiences I’ve had throughout my life and put a stylized twist to it. Moments and memories that are really relatable to people, from backyard kickbacks, to my HBCU experiences, all the way back to childhood glee.”

“I often think, “What would another realm look like?” while I’m painting. Rarely do I stick to a realistic color pallet. For those who know me, they’ll tell you that I often keep to myself.”

“I’m not sure how my brain comes up with it, but I just love colors and experimental stuff.”

Reese Florence Performs Live At Valley Garden Park

“S:AM is the rapper down the street you didn’t know about, but are so glad you found.”

“These are tough times, and we get it. We can only hope that once you press play on the first tune, we can keep your attention till the last note, helping you escape for a bit if you can.”