PRAx Presents: I Lived to Tell the World – Live
The Immigrant Story, a Portland-based nonprofit, brings a memorable evening of music and stories honoring Oregon survivors of genocides and atrocities of war.
The event opens with survivors of genocides from Bosnia, Rwanda, Cambodia and Syria presenting remarkable, first-person tales of fortitude, resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable challenges. The speakers will recount the arduous journeys that brought them to Oregon and the courageous ways they built their homes and lives here.
After intermission, vocalist Shivani Joshi brings soulful performance of traditional Ghazals and Qawwalis from South Asia. Joining Joshi will be a talented ensemble of eight musicians, each with their own unique expertise, blending Sufi sounds with Western harmonies.
Join us for an evening of stories and music from Oregonians, about the places they built, the traditions they brought, and what it has meant to truly belong in their community.
The PRAxPRELUDE features food and drinks for purchase and a program related to the main event in Toomey Lobby before the show. Doors 6 p.m.
- 6 p.m.: Meet Elizabeth Mehren, author of I Lived to Tell the World, and get your book signed.
- 6:15 p.m.: Pre-show talk with Sankar Raman, founder of The Immigrant Story.
- A multimedia exhibition featuring objects that survivors carried with them is on view.
Join Us for Additional Related Events:
- January 18: Moderated Book Club Discussion of Elizabeth Mehren's I Lived to Tell the World | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library | 2-3 p.m.
- January 25: Moderated Book Club Discussion of Elizabeth Mehren's I Lived to Tell the World | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library | 2-3 p.m.
- January 27: I Lived to Tell the World – Using Personal Narratives to Tell History | Toomey Lobby | 5:30 p.m.
- January 27-March 1: I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | Toomey Lobby
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6 p.m.
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