AWARD WINNING WRITER, POET, POLITICAL ACTIVIST JAMES BALDWIN WILL BE CELEBRATED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THIS 85TH BIRTHDAY. HOSTED BY HARLEM’S NEW THEATRE COMPANY FAISON FIREHOUSE THEATRE
George Faison, Founder/Artistic Director of Harlem’s new Faison Firehouse Theater will present a Special Event celebrating the 85th birthday of one of America’s most celebrated author James Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was born in Harlem in 1924 and is noted for his novels on sexual and personal identity, and sharp essays on civil rights struggles in the United States. He wrote 3 plays, a children’s story book and a book of short stories. He gained fame with his first novel GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN and other celebrated works include: Giovanni’s Room, The Fire Next Times, Notes on a Native Sun, Blues for Mr. Charlie and Nobody Knows My Name.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 AT 5:00 PM
THE FAISON FIREHOUSE THEATRE
6 HANCOCK PLACE
124TH STREET between Morningside &
St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, 10027
Come celebrate with friends and family the wonderful history and, memories of Harlem’s own James Baldwin. Discover a man that encouraged us all.
IN ATTENDANCE
AMIRI BARAKA- PLAYWRIGHT/POET
SONIA SANCHEZ- AWARD- WINNING POET
GEORGE FAISON- TONY AWARD WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER
TREVOR BALDWIN- NEPHEW OF JAMES BALDWIN
HELEN BALDWIN- SISTER-IN LAW OF JAMES BALDWIN
ALEXA BIRDSONG- PROTÉGÉ
HERB BOYD- HISTORIAN & WRITER
ELEANOR TRAYLOR- CHAIR, ENGLISH DEPT. HOWARD UNIVERSITY
GENOVIS ALBRIGHT- MUSICIAN/SINGER
Seats are limited - Tickets are available in advance Box Office #: 212-665-7716
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