Name: 7 VILLAGES
Start: 2024-06-18T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Short North Stage

Scott Woods presents, in partnership with the Johnstone Fund for New Music, 7 VILLAGES on June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Short North Stage. Admission is free.
An exploration of drum-centered solos and duets, 7 VILLAGES features seven new and original multidisciplinary compositions of music, vocals, dance, and poetry. Each piece is a duet with drums
bookended by drum solos, in keeping with various African traditions. The narrative of 7 VILLAGES represents a musical interrogation of six Black Columbus neighborhoods:
Linden, Mt. Vernon, Driving Park, Flytown, Franklin Park, and Bronzeville. The seventh town is Galveston (Texas), in honor of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19.
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dr. Mark Lomax II – Drums
Eddie Bayard – Saxophone
Talisha Holmes – Vocals
Lori Lindsey – Dance
Scott Woods – Poetry
Valerie Boyer – Speech
[Texts written by Scott Woods]
Short North Stage is located at 1187 North High Street. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. Parking assistance is available through the ParkColumbus app.
About Dr. Mark Lomax, II
Composer, drummer, activist, and educator Dr. Mark Lomax, II specializes in the socio-political and spiritual aspects of African-American art, music, race, and community. He is a Wexner Center for the Arts Artist Residency recipient. Learn more at marklomaxii.com.
About Scott Woods
Scott Woods is an Emmy-winning multi-genre writer, poet, librarian, satirist, and critic. He runs Streetlight Guild, a performing arts non-profit, and his books Urban Contemporary History Month (2016) and We Over Here Now (2013) are available at major online retail outlets. Visit StreetlightGuild.org to learn more.
About The Johnstone Fund for New Music
The Johnstone Fund for New Music was founded by Columbus community leaders Jack and Zoe Johnstone in 2008. It supports the continuing growth and vitality of contemporary classical music by
funding the creation and performance of new works for a growing audience in Central Ohio.
Additional support for this event provided by Streetlight Guild.
Contact
Alexandra Fox: [email protected]
Facebook.com/johnstonefund
Instagram: @johnstonefund
X: @FundJohnstone
johnstonefund.org