Name: Rescheduled for 5/31! As part of the M/otherlode Closing Celebration
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Description: Celebrate MICAfest at 33 Hawley with a fun mix of poetry, jazz music, and mingling with fellow MICA artists!

Rescheduled for 5/31! As part of the M/otherlode Closing Celebration

M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) presents MICAfest 2024 | May 1-31, 2024, Northampton, MA |MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others’ View is about making a statement, amplifying silenced voices, and creating a more just and inclusive arts landscape. Be a part of this transformative experience. Support women and m/others in the arts.

Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)

Celebrate MICAfest at 33 Hawley with a fun mix of poetry, jazz music, and mingling with fellow MICA artists!

Northampton Center for the Arts

We are sorry but this event has been postponed. We will update shortly. MICA Mother’s Day Artist Bash: Poetry, Jazz, and Mingling at 33 HawleyCelebrate Mother’s Day with an evening of poetry, jazz, and mingling at 33 Hawley, located in the heart of Northampton. Join us at the Northampton Center for the Arts for a night of artistic performances and community connection. Whether you’re a poetry enthusiast, jazz lover, or just looking for a fun way to spend the evening, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the special moms in your life. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a night of creativity and entertainment! <h2>Mother’s Day MICA Artist Bash</h2>Forget the brunch buffet! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a rebellious twist at the MICA Artist Bash. Indulge in exquisite jazz, captivating poetry, decadent treats, and a festive atmosphere. This celebration honors m/otherhood’s complexity, power, and artistry.<h3>*Please note we have a venue and ticketing change.</h3><h4>Join us in the lobby at 33 Hawley Street!</h4>This is now a private-ticketed event! Artist mothers, please contact us! (We have tickets for those who are coming!)Join us for an intimate evening of poetry and music with light refreshments. Raise a glass to the mothers who break the mold.Celebrate with Us!Treat yourself to a truly unique and meaningful experience this Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day MICA Artist Bash is now ticketed to ensure an intimate setting.Please reserve your tickets in advance and join us to celebrate the fierce, complex, and beautiful realities of m/otherhood. <h3> Featured Artists</h3>Lark Jazz Trio: Savor the soul-stirring sounds of the Lark Jazz Trio, setting the perfect mood for an unforgettable celebration.Jen Jabaily-Blackburn: Prepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth.Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose) Experience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother, the fight for survival, and the power of healing through art.Roxanne Neiman Immerse yourself in the evocative prose poetry of Roxanne Neiman. Her poem “Glass Eyes” captures the visceral emotions of a mother when her daughter is lost, offering a poignant reflection on motherhood.A.H. WeathermanPrepare for a provocative exploration of societal expectations with A.H. Weatherman as she reads from her work-in-progress “Compendium of Maternal Error.” This unique piece challenges the impossible standards placed on mothers and invites audience participation for a deeper engagement with the themes. ****This performance is part of MICAfest 2024 Art for Change The M/others ViewWhere M/otherhood and Artistry UniteMay 1-31st, 2024Northampton, MAMICAfest is back, and it's for everyone! This May, get ready for MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View, a month-long, multidisciplinary festival in Northampton with 80 m/other artists. Presented by the M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art, this event celebrates m/otherhood, art, and social change. It's a safe space for all, with themes like identity, social justice, health, and healing.

Rescheduled for 5/31! As part of the M/otherlode Closing Celebration

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