Beloved: A Celebration of Toni Morrison and Black Women Writers, with Donna Bailey Nurse
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Beloved: A Celebration of Toni Morrison and Black Women Writers, with Donna Bailey Nurse
Date & Time
June 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
All Dates and Times
Friday, June 17 at 7 PM
Saturday, June 18 at 7 PM
Literature, Music
Location
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Beloved: A Celebration of Toni Morrison and Black Women Writers, with Donna Bailey Nurse brings together internationally renowned authors including recipient of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize Aminatta Forna (The Memory of Love), Myriam J.A. Chancy (What Storm, What Thunder), Francesca Ekwuyasi (Butter Honey Pig Bread), Rebecca Fisseha (Daughters of Silence), Zalika Reid-Benta (Frying Plantain), and Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia (The Son of the House) winner of the Nigerian Prize for Literature, Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal & Nev), with a special video appearance by two-time Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan (Washington Black).
Hosted by Nicky Lawrence and directed by Dian Marie Bridge, each evening features acclaimed authors in conversation and celebration with leading Canadian curator and literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse, complemented by readings and a house band led by Orin Isaacs. Join us as we honour the legacy of Toni Morrison and celebrate the unrivalled impact she has had on Black women writers around the world.
June 17: Zalika Reid-Benta, Rebecca Fisseha, Francesca Ekwuyasi, with a special guest appearance by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
June 18: Myriam J.A. Chancy, Aminatta Forna, Dawnie Walton, with a special video appearance by Esi Edugyan
Griots: A Masterclass Series
Led by critically acclaimed Black authors Lawrence Hill, Canisia Lubrin, and Djanet Sears, each masterclass explores a different genre: children’s novels, poetry, and playwriting. Designed as an intimate and supportive experience, the series connects local writers who are currently working on a piece with leading Black authors.
COVID SAFETY
With the health and safety of our audiences, artists, staff, and volunteers as our top priority, Luminato will continue to require proof of vaccination for all indoor performances in 2022.
While the government of Ontario has lifted the mandatory check for vaccine passports as of March 1, we are choosing to keep our policy in place. We thank you for your patience and understanding as government policies are continually changing.
Face masks are required for all indoor performances. Face masks are strongly encouraged for all outdoor performances.
Luminato’s Vaccine Policy
Audiences will be required to show proof of full vaccination and photo ID for all indoor performances. Proof of vaccination must include the attendee’s name, date of vaccination and product name (brand of vaccine). The receipt can be in paper or in an electronic format (shown on the patron’s phone).
Remember, you are considered ‘fully vaccinated’ only 14 days after your second dose.
Proof of ID must include the patron’s name and date of birth.
For outdoor performances and events, proof of vaccination is not required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
Artists
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Nicky Lawrence
Host
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Donna Bailey
Speaker
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Aminatta Forna
Speaker
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Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
Speaker
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Francesca Ekwuyasi
Speaker
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Zalika Reid-Benta
Speaker
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Esi Edugyan
Speaker
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Myriam J.A. Chancy
Speaker
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Rebecca Fisseha
Speaker
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Dawnie Walton
Speaker
Creative Team
Donna Bailey Nurse, Curator
Dian Marie Bridge, Director
Nicky Lawrence, Host/Guest Vocalist
Orin Isaacs, Music Director
Laura Warren, Projection Designer
Arun Srinivasan, Production Manager/Lighting Designer
Lani Milstein, Producer
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