Manual Cinema Presents: No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks!
@ Harold Washington Library Center
400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Opening Tuesday, May 16th, from 6PM - 7:30PM
Partnering with the Poetry Foundation, we’re pleased to host Manual Cinema’s remount of No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks! Written by Chicago poets Eve L. Ewing and Nate Marshall, No Blue Memories is a uniquely staged retelling of Brooks’s life using simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry by Manual Cinema set to music composed by Jamila Woods and Ayanna Woods.
How to Attend – In Person:
Doors to the Auditorium open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (350 capacity).
Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQ.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Program:
Poetry Month
Suitable for:
Adults: 18 and up
Teens: 13 to 19 years
Type:
Art, Movies and Performances
Language:
English
Additional Details:
Pritzker Auditorium
Official Website
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