“Mothers, Matriarchs and Maya!”

To honor Mother’s Day, we will share a celebration of the contributions of poet, memorist, essayist, civil rights activist, scholar, educator, literary icon, performing artist, mother, grand- and great-grandmother, Maya Angelou (1928 -2014), an ordinary person who did extraordinary things. Written, coordinated, and directed by Dorothy Paige-Turner, performers for this presentation include Jackie Rogers, Janet Wright, Carl Towns, and Coleen Martin Williams, and featuring a display of a special custom artwork of Maya Angelou by Rockford artivist King Moosa.

Arrive early, claim your seat, and shop our extensive, lovingly curated selection of beautiful, handmade art and gift items from local artists and artisans.

Seating is first-come, first-served with a 50-seat limit. Free admission; performers are paid from audience donations. Suggested donation is $5-$20; we are grateful for any amount you give. Refreshments served.

This presentation is an Inscape Collective production, funded by a gift from Comcast and supported by Rockford…