Any of you who've seen the amazing quilts created by the Gee's Bend (AL.) collective -- stupendous colors, very modern-looking -- might feel the urge to see Taproot Theater's play about three key periods in Gee's Bend's history. Thinking about going to the February 18th production, when several of the women from the collective will be present after the play.
Turns out it's quilt mania in the local art scene right now. Greg Kucera Gallery in Pioneer Square is showing 10 Gee's Bend quilts (imagine -- up close and personal!) and the Bellevue Art Museum is showing "American Quilt Classics, 1800-1890 The Bresler Collection" through May 31.
If you'd like to make a night of it on the 18th, get in touch with me asap & I'll check on ticket availability. If the 18th is not available, after Wednesday performances there will be women from the Pacific Northwest African American Quilters available for post-play discussions. A few of their quilts will be on display & auction through the run of the play. - Jackie
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I think that would be great fun!
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to Taproot Theatre's website about the Gee's Bend play:
http://www.taproottheatre.org/gee-s-bend