Etheridge Knight Inc. 
P.O. Box 18043 Indianapolis, IN 46218 
Phone (317) 396-1529.Fax (317) 925-1481 
E-mail EKFestival@aol.com

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts 2002 Flyer

Etheridge Knight Inc. is designed to promote the arts and the appreciation of the arts for youths, youths at risk, adults, seniors, incarcerated individuals and those underserved in the arts programming in the city. E.K. Inc. provides educational programs that foster an appreciation of the arts through the oral tradition for people of all cultures and ages. The Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts pays tribute to the arts community and the Legacy of the late Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight.

 

 

Who is Etheridge Knight? Indianapolis-Pulitzer-nominated poet and former Indianapolis resident Etheridge is author of five books of poetry, Knight was an advocate of poetry as an oral art form and is regarded as one of the nations finest performers of poetry. He received numerous awards and honors for his ability to bring poetry to life, including the Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, the Shelly Award from the Poetry Society of America, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Knight was born in 1931 in Corinth, Mississippi, the third of seven children, and served in the Korean War. During treatment for war-related injuries he became addicted to drugs and was subsequently arrested and sentenced for armed robbery. He served eight years in the Indiana State Prison at Michigan City.  His first book of poetry 'Poems From Prison' was written and published during his incarceration. In 1990 Knight received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Martin University (Indianapolis) and was commissioned the university's poet laureate. Knight's archives are at the University of Toledo (Ohio) and Butler University (Indianapolis) other papers have been given to the Indiana Historical Society. Knight died of lung cancer in 1991 and in 1992 was posthumously awarded the Indiana Governor's Award for Literature. In 1998 he was posthumously inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame at the 8th annual Gwendolyn Brooks Conference in Chicago, Illinois. More on Etheridge and Festival Founder can be found on web pages blackberryjuice.com/ profile, www.poets.org, blackberryjuice.com/eunice, For more information contact EKFestival@aol.com

Schedule of Events

Cafe' LiTure
Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 7 pm until 9 pm

Cafe' Li'Ture 'The Place Where Artists Meet' will welcome Poet & author, Dell Johnson with her latest release 'Every Now & Then Dreamin'. In her book Dell gives her reader many deep emotional experiences utilizing all the senses that every young woman has felt during her life time. Influenced with rich history, shutter at her pain, encompass her anger, understand her fear and be tempted by her lust and bask in her love. You don't want to miss this!

Abbey Coffeehouse
923 Indiana Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

 

Po-Rap-Try Concert
Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Deadline to submit application :March 20, 2002 for the Po-Rap-Try Concert venue for young artists 21 years and under to showcase their talent in music, dance, poetry, rap and performing arts. Deadline to submit application: March 20, 2002. E-mail EKFestival@aol.com (subject: Po-Rap-Try Concert) for application form. Po-Rap-Try Concert will be held Saturday, April 20 @ 3PM at the Harrison Centre for the Arts

 

Etheridge Knight Inc.
P.O. Box 18043
Indianapolis, IN 46218 

 

 

Etheridge Knight 8th Annual Youth Poetry Contest
Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Deadline March 20, 2002 Guidelines; Open to Elementary, Middle and High School Students Only. (1) Poems must be no more than 21 lines long. (2)Please include: your name, address including zip code, your home telephone number, the name of your school and grade.(3) Winners will be published in Annual Youth Poetry Contest Book.(4) Manuscripts will not be returned. (5) Deadline: March 20, 2002, Mail all entries to EKFestival, P O Box18043, Indpls., IN. 46218 (Read the Guidelines for the 8th Annual Youth Poetry Contest)

 

Etheridge Knight Festival
P. O. Box 18043
Indianapolis, IN 46218 

 

 

Cafe' Li'Ture
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 7 pm until 9 pm

Cafe' Li'Ture 'The Place Where Artists Meet' open-mike, open-stage Featuring 'The OutWordBound Poets'hosted by Lyleann Mussleman. Family Environment Everyone Welcome

Abbey Coffeehouse IUPUI Campus Strip Mall
923 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

 

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts
Tuesday, April 2, 2002

'National Poetry Month' April 3, 2002 through April 30, 2002 at five Indianapolis Marion County Public Libraries. Central Library (downtown) Pennsylvania Street Exit, Nora Branch-8625 N. Guilford, College Avenue Branch-4180 North College, Eagle Branch-3325 Lowry Road and Brightwood Branch-2425 North Sherman Drive.

 

Etheridge Knight Inc.
P. O. Box 18043
Indianapolis, IN 46218 varies with events

 

 

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 7 pm until 10 pm

Kick Off 'National Poetry Month' Open Mike Night. In honor of 'Etheridge Knight' and Langston Hughes Featuring national storyteller Khabir Shareef saying 'Etheridge's' works and slam poet Jason Ammerman and local poetry slam team.

Star Bucks Cafe' Butler University Campus
4600 Sunset Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46205

 

 

11th E K Festival Cafe' Li'Ture
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 7 pm until 9 pm

Cafe' Li'Ture 'The Place Where Artists Meet' Open-Mike, Open-Stage Poetry Slam Competition Cafe' Li'Ture is held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Abbey Coffeehouse IUPUI Campus
923 Indiana Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

 

 

11th E K Festival Opening Night & Book Fair
Friday, April 5, 2002

Deadline for Participation is April 5, 2002 Author(s) Artist(s) you are invited to participate and join in with the Indianapolis Community at the 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts. This is a great opportunity for you to introduce, promote, sell, sign your book(s) and meet your fans. And you can do it all for just $25.00 and a 34 cents stamp. For details e-mail EKFestival@aol.com (subject) Book Fair

Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio
Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

 

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 7 pm until 9 pm

Cafe' Li'Ture 'The Place Where Artists Meet' A Tribute to Etheridge Knight and Langston Hughes with guest artists; Alice Friman, Mijiza yaa Soyini, J.L.Kato, Linda Watkins, Jody Rust, Ben Rose, Christina Williams, Ricardo Parra & Jason Ammerman.

Abbey Coffeehouse, IUPUI Campus Strip Mall
923 Indiana Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202

 

 

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts
Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 7 pm until 9 pm

Reading and book signing with featured poet Primus St.John. St.John teaches creative writing and literature at Portland State University in Oregon. He has received wide recognition for his poetry, including a reading on NPR, an Oregon Book Award for Poetry, and a nomination for the American Book Award. Other works include 'Skins on the Earth', 'Love Is Not a Consolation' and 'Dreamer'. This event is C0-sponsored the IUPUI University College.

IMCPL-Glendale Branch Library (Glendale Shopping Mall)
6101 Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220

 

 

11th EK Festival Opening Night & Book Fair
Friday, April 19, 2002 at 7 pm until 10 pm

Opening Night cont. Aaren Y. Perry, poet, researcher/writer and educator is the author of 'Poetry Across The Curriculum: A Action Guide for Elementary Teachers' and 'Scattin In The Shadows. Visit "Thumper's Corner', meet the founder and discussion board moderator 'Troy Johnson' and the noted book reviewer "Thumper" of the 'African American Literature Book Club. Also scheduled to appear 'Holy Conflict' National 'Hip Hop' Recording Artists.

Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

 

The 11th Annual Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts
Friday, April 19, 2002 at 7 pm until 10 pm

Opening Night Ceremony and Bookfair Recognition of the 8th Annual Etheridge Knight Youth Poetry Contest Winners. Awarding of the Etheridge Knight Young Poet Award. Featuring Primus St. John, award winning poet, author of 'Skins on the Earth', Love Is Not A Consolation and Dreamer. 'Christy Award' winner Sharon Ewell Foster, author of 'Passing By Samaria', 'Ain't No River' (NAACP Fiction Award) and 'Riding Through Shadows'. (more info)

Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

 

11th E K Festival PAGE2STAGE POETRY WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 10 am until 1 pm

This workshop takes poems from the written word to the spoken word. Participants will review brief excerpts of videos and hear audio clips of some of the most successful 'spoken word' artists in the U. S. Paricipants will explore structured ways of voicing new poems and bringing old poems to life. Bring with you 2 finished poems of 36 lines or less. This workshop is open to all ages and levels. Facilitated by Aaren Y. Perry

Brightwood Branch Library
2425 N. Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46218 

 

 

11th E K Festival "High Tea" with Sharon Ewell Foster
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 1 pm until 3 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of sharing and caring, while drinking your favorite tea with "Daily Guidepost" Inspirational Writer/ Author Sharon Ewell Foster. Reading, book signing, questions, answers? and lots of fun! For ticket information e-mail EK Festival@aol.com (subject) tickets.

Harrison Centre' for the Arts
1505 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 $5.00

 

 

11th EK Festival Po-Rap-Try Concert
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 3 pm until 5 pm

Po-Rap-Try Concert: Youth performing poetry, music, dance, positive rap and performing arts. Awarding of the 8th Annual Etheridge Knight Youth Poetry Contest Winners and the Etheridge Knight Young Poet Award. Featured artists to be announced.

Harrison Centre for the Arts
1505 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

 

11th EK Festival "Thumper' In The Gallery
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 5 pm until 6 pm

Young People are you writing a Book? Got a question ? Then you need to meet "Thumper" and 'Troy' the noted book reviewers of the 'African American Literature Book Club' in the "Gallery" immediately after the Po-Rap-Try Concert. (more info)

Harrison Centre For the Arts
1505 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

 

Related Links

Etheridge Knight Home Page
http://community.starnews.com/525/

Etheridge Knight Page on AALBC.com
http://www.aalbc.com/authors/etheridg.htm

THE 10TH ANNUAL ETHERIDGE KNIGHT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (2001)
http://aalbc.com/events/etheridg.htm