Activist, Blues, Soul and Folk singer
Toshi Reagon is hosting the 4th annual Word* Rock* & Sword Festival- September 14 to September 21 in NYC. The week long festival comprises of nine events that focus on various topics such as women's well-being, LGBT issues and music from talented artists. The festival will features special guests Special guests Nona Gaye, Sting, and let's not forget the lady who made the festival happen, Toshi Reagon. Check out the summery of events for the Word Rock& Sword Festival:
Opening Service- We've Come A Long Way To Be TogetherDate: September 14, 2014
Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Via email upon RSVP
Event Pricing: Free (RSVP Only- Limited Space)
Hosted by Toshi Reagon
To begin the festival on a good vibe, each guest has 2 minutes introduce themselves to the other guest any way they want to!
A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives Supports Uprising of Love Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Gershwin Theatre 222 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
Event Pricing: $50.00 to $100.00 purchase through
Ticketmaster This event will feature guest Patti LuPone, Sting and more... The net proceeds of Uprising of Love will go to Fueling the Frontlines, a 3 year, $20 million campaign for global LGBT rights led by the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice.A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives Women's Health WorkshopDate: September 17, 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jack 505 1/2 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11238
Event Pricing: Free Donations Welcome
The Women's Health Workshop will feature M. Victoria Albina FNP-C of MHP Heartbeats.com, Juliet Widoff MD of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and Adaku Utah of Solarbliss.A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives, Water From The Well W/ Imani UzuriDate: September 18, 2014
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sacred Studios Brooklyn 197 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn, New York 11216
Event Pricing: Sign up
here, Limited Space (sliding scale and some scholarships available)
Imani Uzuri will host Water From the Well, a creative expression workshop that uses vocalizing, journaling, storytelling, small/large group engagement, group sound-making, singing and chanting, A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Barbes 376 9th St, Brooklyn, New York 11215
Event Pricing: Free (Donations Welcome)
Authors Jacqueline Woodson, Mecca Jamillah Sullivan, Liza Jessie Peterson, & Ayana Byrd will read from their hit books which is followed by a booking signing. A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Present Out In The NightDate: September 19, 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Restoration 1368 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Event Pricing: Free with RSVP
Out in the Night is a documentary by Blair Dorosh-Walther focuses details the story of four African-American lesbians enduring media backlash after the fight of a threatening man one night. Q&A to follow the viewing of the film.A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives Unshackled: Women Speak Out on Mass Incarceration and Reproductive JusticeDate: September 20, 2014
Time: 2 p.m to 4 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, New York 11238
Event Pricing: Free
This afternoon event will feature poetry (Jacqueline Velez- Correctional Association of New York and Sharon White-Harrigan), and panel discussion on the impact of incarceration and reproductive health issues from formerly incarcerated women. Panelist includes Dana-Ain Davis (Queens College), Mercedes Smith (Coming Home Program, Coalition for Women Prisoners), Laura "Tina" Tinen (Coalition for Women Prisoners) and more. Kimberly Nichole and Morley are the musical guests for this event!A Musical Celebration of Women's LivesDate: September 20, 2014
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.- enjoy the sounds of DJ Robi D Light. 7 p.m. - Show
Location: Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. New York, NY 10012
Event Price: $20 - Reserved Seating is available via email. **After you’ve purchased ticket(s), email
dowhatneeds2bedone@gmail.com and include "SEATING" in the subject line. You will be added to the seating list.
This musical event has every sound for everyone! The following musicians are set to perform- Toshi Reagon, Alsarah, Nona Gaye, Joan As Police Woman, Stephanie McKay and many more (see flyer below)!*Earthly Magic & Divine Connections* Yoga in Honor of the Autumn EquinoxDate: September 21, 2014
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Fort Greene Park
Event Pricing: $10 (Suggested donation)
Get your morning yoga on with Ola Ronke at Fort Greene Park in honor of the The Autumn Equinox!A Festival Celebration of Women's Lives Closing ServiceDate: September 21, 2014
Time: 3 p.m
Location: Bed Vyne Brew 370 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11216
Event Pricing: Free
The last day of the festival will be celebrated with a good food, drinks and music from
DJ Rimarkable and more...
This event is open to everyone! If you have any further questions, visit the Word*Rock* & Sword website and make sure you get your tickets ASAP!
