Finally.... Reflections from the Holiday Book Event at Ponty Bistro in Harlem

 It's taken awhile, but I have finally managed to post pictures from my Holiday Book Event at Ponty Bistro in Harlem on December 22nd. I am so grateful to the friends, family members, colleagues, and even strangers who came out to help me celebrate the release of Staging Migrations at such a wonderful spot in the community. When you are in Harlem, stop by Ponty Bistro: http://www.pontybistroharlem.com/. The food is phenomenal and the wait staff was so attentive to our party throughout the evening.

Michael Dinwiddie stopped by. He is an extraordinary playwright, past president of the Black Theatre Network (BTN) and NYU professor. Plug: BTN's 29th Annual Conference is in Winston-Salem, NC this summer: http://www.blacktheatrenetwork.org/

I know some really talented people . . . seriously. And they all came out to lend their support. I'll start with my husband Rudy Crichlow, a master pan player, who's somewhere in my collection of pictures. I've known Monica Ellis for nearly thirty years. She is pictured with Jeff Scott. They are members of the brilliant Imani Winds quintet: http://www.imaniwinds.com/index.php. 





  Dear friend, professor, jazz pianist and composer James Gordon Williams: http://www.jamesgordonwilliams.com/, pictured with Jeff also joined the party. 






 
 My family members designers Mattia Davis and Marie Lee Carter (seated) chat with one of my closest and oldest friends Tiffany Ellis-Butts. If you want something promoted or a book party organized, Tiffany is the person to call.





 
 


Also, there are some people who are simply born to be resources. Terry Power is this kind of person (thanks to her, I have most of my photos for this event).   She is so gifted and her partner Thomas Piper, Jr. photographed me for my book jacket and other promotional photos: http://www.thepeoplesrepublicofsound.com/.

 

Two of the reasons I'm still standing and smiling!