"An' Push da Wind Down" Staged Reading with Lisa Sharon Harper (EAVS)

Inspired by playwright, Lisa Sharon Harper's, family story and set in rural Georgia from 1828 to 1838, An' Push da Wind Down follows the coming of age story of Nellie, a self-emancipated runaway heading north in search of freedom. Nellie, who cannot read, carries one thing: a roll of cloth napkins with letters written on them by her dead mother. On her way, she befriends Cherokee children and finds friendship, family, education and freedom in their village. Nellie and her adopted Cherokee family find strength in each other as the government threatens the their liberty. The key to everyone's freedom is ultimately found in the writing on the napkins.

Light appetizers provided 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM and at intermission only. Registration required.