Bridging the World With Words - a free event for all ages

NOTE: If we're "Sold Out" - just show up. There's plenty of room.

- July 11- A Poet, a Singer and a Teller (Damont Combs, Manami Braxton and Mark Binder

- July 25 - Two Guys Project (Christopher Johnson and Mark Binder)

Damont Combs, also known by his vibrant pseudonym Mr. Orange Live, is a beacon of creativity and community advocacy from Southside Jamaica Queens, NY. His academic journey at Johnson and Wales University, where he earned a degree in Computer Technology Service, laid the foundation for his diverse career as a poet, filmmaker, and passionate advocate for artists' rights.

Manami Braxton is a versatile and exceptionally talented creative force. She embodies the spirit of an artist through her multifaceted roles as a Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, and Photographer. Her artistry transcends boundaries, capturing the essence of life's sunrises and sunsets, making you part of her mental landscape.

* has performed in parking lots and basements, in theaters, at festivals, pubs, churches, synagogues, nightclubs and schools around the world.

Christopher Johnson is the recipient of the 2018 Rhode Island State Council of the Arts Fellowship for Playwriting. He is also a finalist for the 2018 for the McColl Johnson Fellowship, freelance writer, poet and an award-winning spoken word artist.

Host or Publisher The American Story Theater