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Monday, April 20, 2015

Lincoln Through the Arts -- May 1, 2015 lecture-symposium (Springfield, IL)

EVENING – FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.          ARTS EVENT - SPONSORED BY BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY AT SPRINGFIELD & QUIDDITY

“LINCOLN THROUGH THE ARTS” –
In paintings, music, videos, and poetry, contemporary artists and poets interpret and respond to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Benedictine University & Quiddity present top-notch performances by national award-winning poets and artists--including Toi Derricotte and Jamaal May--celebrating the essence of Abraham Lincoln. The magnificent multimedia arts event will also be accompanied by visual arts and music inspired by the quiddity of Lincoln as president, statesman, and poet.

Venue: Hoogland Center for the Arts
            420 South 6th Street
            Springfield, IL 62701
            Ticket Price: $15
http://lincolnfuneraltrain.org/2015_event.php

1 comment:

Timothy Shaw said...

Further blog posting on Monday, May 4 following 150th re-enactment of LINCOLN Funeral at Springfield, IL :
http://faithfor2008.blogspot.com/2015/05/lincoln-funeral-train-procession.html