
The 2nd Annual YMI Honors
Roaring Twenties inspired cocktail attire and a sumptuous dinner set the mood as Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd perform live. The evening honors Black History Month trailblazers and unveils Kujichagulia and Kuumba residencies.
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Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.
Sultry jazz and deep soul grooves anchored by expressive vocals and a warm rhythm section, offering an intimate late evening concert atmosphere that invites both seated listening and relaxed social dancing in a historic space.

Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband and wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and the Will Boyd Project, backed by a tight band in the historic YMI Cultural Center; recurring 4th Friday/Saturday ticketed residency.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

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Multidisciplinary artworks and collaborative research bring theologians, pastors, and artists together for a reflective final evening exploring race, space, faith, and sense of place through historical and imaginative installations.

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Elegant cocktail evening with hors d'oeuvres and live mingling at a historic inn, celebrating its grand reopening with fresh vibes, music, and a dressy social mixer tonight.
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Roaring '20s jazz and glitzy cocktails create a speakeasy atmosphere for swing dancing and cocktail attire glamour; expect live swing sets, prohibition era drinks, and late-night vintage revelry.

Roaring '20s jazz and glitzy cocktails create a speakeasy atmosphere for swing dancing and cocktail attire glamour; expect live swing sets, prohibition era drinks, and late-night vintage revelry.
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Alchemical improvisational jazz by a tight quartet, transmuting eclectic influences into crystalline originals that shift between through composed structures and expansive free improvisation, ideal for late night listeners in an intimate cocktail bar.

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Alchemical improvisational jazz by a tight quartet, transmuting eclectic influences into crystalline originals that shift between through composed structures and expansive free improvisation, ideal for late night listeners in an intimate cocktail bar.

Late night solo acoustic set of mellow vocals and guitar in a candlelit wine bar, pairing intimate seating with tasting room ambiance and conversational volume for close up listening.

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Late night solo acoustic set of mellow vocals and guitar in a candlelit wine bar, pairing intimate seating with tasting room ambiance and conversational volume for close up listening.

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Community-centered literary discussion exploring books that amplify the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, in a cultural center setting.

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Sultry hot-jazz and swing standards delivered by The John Henrys in an intimate, candlelit wine bar; relaxed table seating and wine-friendly cocktail service create a mellow late-evening listening experience.

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Bold Broadway revue reinterpreting classics from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking casting, and fresh, emotionally rich performances that revive the Golden Age’s humor and heart.

Bold Broadway revue reinterpreting classics from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking casting, and fresh, emotionally rich performances that revive the Golden Age’s humor and heart.
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Boisterous community night of dance, games, and live music with free hot soup, local sourdough, and bagels, offering a casual drop-in atmosphere for mingling, play, and neighborhood connection.

Boisterous community night of dance, games, and live music with free hot soup, local sourdough, and bagels, offering a casual drop-in atmosphere for mingling, play, and neighborhood connection.
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Sultry smooth soul reinterpretations of Sade's catalogue performed live by K A T R I N A in an intimate taproom, blending jazz influenced arrangements and sultry vocals for a one-night-only tribute.
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Lively Irish and Scottish traditional tunes blend with spoken storytelling in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect virtuosic Celtic fiddle from a champion player alongside warm, narrative-driven banter and ballad energy.

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Screening of a thoughtful film exploring justice, healing, and second chances, followed by a panel discussion, live acoustic interludes, and a reception for restorative justice conversation and community connection.
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