Young Voices - More Hope in the Hood with I'm the Only Boy
at the Metropolitan Gallery
Saturday, November26, 2011 from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Nu-Art Series is proud to present Young Voices - More Hope in the Hood, with a musical a performance by I'm The Only Boy on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 3 to 6 p.m. The performance is part of our ongoing Jazz and the Visual Arts Series and takes place at The Nu-Art Series' Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust Street, St. Louis MO 63103. Doors open at 2 p.m.; Admission is $10.00. Open seating.

MARSHA CANN
St. Louis native Marsha Cann is well known as an actress, poet, story-teller and educator. Her work has been published in Wordwalkers, Frontlines and the St. Louis Muse. Cann has often been seen on stage in productions with the St. Louis Black Rep; her association with that group dates back to the origins of the company when she was a theater major at Washington University. For seven years, Cann lived in New York City, where she began teaching creative writing and drama in after-school programs in the public schools and performing poetry in showcase and jazz venues. She has worked in education and performing arts in the St. Louis area for more than 22 years.

ABOUT 40 CORNERS
This project is the brainchild of Artistic Director Marsha Cann, who was inspired by the life and work of Jim McGinnis (who passed away in 2009) and his organization, The Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ). Jim worked tirelessly for peace, justice and the rights of all. It was his desire that young people would really understand and embrace the words and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, thus the Young Artists for Justice & and Peace was born. As a part of the 40-year celebration of IPJ and in honor of Jim’s life, Marsha was inspired to create "40 Corners: Claiming Corners for Peace." The Young Artists for Justice & Peace will be bringing Dr. King's message to the street, challenging the communities of the world, one corner at a time, beginning with 40 Corners in St. Louis to "live the dream."

ABOUT HOPE IN THE HOOD
Hope In The Hood tells the story of our neighborhoods through poetry, improvisation, song, and dance. The material was generated through a collaboration between Project Uplift’s Sankofa Arts Initiative and Young Artists for Justice and Peace workshops. Participants were encouraged to acknowledge the challenges of our neighborhoods, draw on the wisdom of our elders, embrace the hope that exists within the neighborhoods and themselves, and choose to make a difference.

ABOUT I'M THE ONLY BOY
"I'm The Only Boy" is a young pop music band performing original compositions and familiar standards. Made up of three sisters and one brother - Jhaere, Mekhi, Bianca and Gibraun Mitchell - this band displays the vocal genetics that only siblings can (they are the children of Neuka and Tracy Mitchell and the grandchildren of the legendary Fontella Bass and Lester Bowie!)

The Nu-Art Series is a Not-for-Profit Arts Organization.