Annie Allen: By Any Art Necessary
Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize for her poetry collection, Annie Allen. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Annie Allen with an evening of multidisciplinary art and performances! Poets Angela Jackson, Adrian Matejka, Patricia Smith, and avery r. young will be joined by hip hop artist Linda Sol, jazz musician Billy Branch, dancers, and Bronzeville Historical Society’s archival imagery related to Annie Allen. Artists will perform their unique interpretations of content and themes from Annie Allen.
- Reception and booksigning from 6-7 PM
- Doors open for seating at 6:30 PM
- Performances begin at 7 PM
Presented in partnership with Brooks Permission, the Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago, and the Bronzeville Historical Society. Made possible by the Logan Center's Chill Endowment.
Additional Information
- All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.
- Advanced registration is encouraged.
- The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.
- For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, please visit our Accessibility Guide.