November 17
Storytelling at 7 Stages with William Harjo,
Muscogee (Creek) elder & fine flutemaker
7:30 PM • Complimentary Event
Opening Reception at 6:30 PM with Three Sisters Soulfood – sweet and savory frybread.
November 18 & 19
POWWOW
1136 Austin Ave, NE Atlanta, GA 30307
10 AM – 5 PM • Complimentary Event – No Registration Required
November 24
Screening of RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World
Indigenous influence on Rock n Roll
at Plaza Theatre 7:30 PM – CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
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First Voices Festival 2023
The Second Annual First Voices Festival returns November 17-24, 2023. Events are family-friendly and everyone is welcome! Produced by 7 Stages in collaboration with Turtle Island Trading, Zintkala Zi PowWow, Little 5 Points Business Association and Plaza Theatre.
STORYTELLING with William Harjo – November 17
To kick off a full weekend of complimentary events, 7 Stages hosts an evening of storytelling and music at 7 Stages on November 17, featuring Muscogee (Creek) elder and fine flutemaker William Harjo. For over 25 years, Harjo has traveled the world telling stories, playing and selling his handmade flutes. Opening Reception at 6:30 PM with Three Sisters Soulfood – sweet and savory frybread.
POWWOW – November 18-19
For two days, November 18-19, the soccer field in Little 5 Points will be filled with dancers, musicians, vendors, and visitors to the only PowWow in the city of Atlanta. Indigenous people of many backgrounds will gather in the field to represent their cultures. The PowWow features a dance competition, performances by drummers, flutists, singers, and a variety of goods crafted by Indigenous artisans.
— Grand Entry an Noon —
Emcee – Buffalo Yellowbird
Arena Director – Aaron Partin
Head Veteran – Paul Wilson
Headman – Johnny PostOak
Headlady – Nikki Crisp
Host Drum – Southern Pine
Native American Flute – Kyle Coatney
RUMBLE Film Screening – November 24
To cap off the events of First Voices Festival, a special screening of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World will be held at Plaza Theatre on November 24. This documentary shows the enormous influence Indigenous people have on Rock n’ Roll, using interviews and archival footage.
Land Acknowledgement
At 7 Stages, we wish to offer a reflection of the space we occupy, honoring the Muscogee (Creek) people and their land, as our theatre has resided for over 40 years on the stolen land that we know as Atlanta. Producing content that spans nationally and internationally, our theatre is a global center for vital conversations. As such, it is necessary to recognize our own participation as we address injustices across the globe, with not only our productions, but also our administrative practices. We acknowledge that the original voices of this land were and continue to be silenced. As we examine our role in the arts community, we strive to shed light on colonialism and seek to create brave spaces for Native voices, stories, and leadership.
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