In Our Words . . . stories from the battlefield of love - good, bad, and revolutionary

In Our Words . . . stories from the battlefield of love - good, bad, and revolutionary

Come share your love stories, the highs, the lows, and the moments that changed everything at In Our Words - it's all about love, baby!

By North2Shore Festival

Date and time

Wednesday, June 26 · 6:30 - 9pm EDT

Location

44 William St

44 William Street Newark, NJ 07102

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to In Our Words - a night of raw, real, and riveting stories from the battlefield of love. Join us at 44 William St for an evening filled with tales of the good, the bad, and the revolutionary! Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe be inspired by the stories shared by our brave storytellers. Don't miss out on this in-person event that promises to be unforgettable!

About Our Host:
Harmonica Sunbeam, The Queen of Comedy, has been delighting audiences at nightclubs, cabarets, fundraising events, and supermarket openings throughout the United States and abroad for over 30 years. Her live appearances have gained her a cult following of all ages, races, and backgrounds.She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has been featured on several television shows and movies. She’s currently featured in “Strength Through Visibility“, a documentary highlighting the history of Jersey City Pride. Miss Sunbeam has also worked alongside noted musical artists such as Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, and Jennifer Holiday to name a few. She is involved with Drag Story Hour, where drag queens go into libraries, bookstores, festivals, and other events to read books to kids of all ages.

Despite her busy schedule, Miss Sunbeam still finds time to assist and work with many community-based LGBTQI+ organizations such as the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, New Jersey Buddies, Jersey City Pride, Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, and AAOGC to name a few.She received proclamations from South Orange/Maplewood, New Jersey and Hoboken, New Jersey for her community work. She was also presented with the “Defender of the Right to Read Award” by the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton and a resolution from the State of New Jersey by Senator Andrew Zwicker, acknowledging her inspirational work with Drag Story Hour.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost for this event?

No. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the event is free!

Is there a time-limit for the open mic?

Yes. Each narrator will have a maximum of 5 minutes to share their story.

Will there be prizes?

Yes! The audience will vote for their favorite storyteller(s).

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