Lincoln Theatre Conversations Series Discusses the Power of Words Today

Today, March 26, the Lincoln Theatre Association will host its next Conversations event as part of its free series designed to generate community discussion on a variety of interesting questions surrounding the arts. The third event in the Lincoln Conversations Series will be "The Power of Words."

The subject of the event will be the prose, poetry, and politics of words-how they inspire us, tell our story, and provide an outlet to express ourselves. The twist on definitions, the composition, and the tone of delivery are all essential to the power of words to move people into action, inspire greatness, encourage hope, and express love.

This 90-minute, multi-media presentation will include historic video excerpts demonstrating the momentous power of words, as well as performances from local poets IsSaid, Keith "Speak" Williams, Sierra Leone, Cynthia Amoah, and others. They will also serve as panelists in the conversation which follows, moderated by Lincoln Theatre General Manager Suzan Bradford and Jack Marchbanks, Lincoln Theatre Association board member and co-host of WCBE's "Jazz Sunday."

"The Power of Words" will be held in the Cardinal Health Ballroom of the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.) on Thursday, March 26. Doors open at 5:30pm. The presentation begins at 6pm. Admission is free.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Donna and Larry James.