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Friday, September 29, 2006
Taste of Justice
The first annual Taste of Justice fair will feature music, and prison arts and crafts. Many organizations from across America, including criminal justice advocacy, legal, educational, religious, and correctional, will be on hand to talk about and showcase their work. There will also be a stage where ex-inmate performing artists and others will entertain.
Thanks to a grant received from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, acclaimed painter, author and ex-prisoner Anthony Papa will make a guest appearance at Taste of Justice. In addition to being a highly-acclaimed painter, Tony Papa is the author of the book, 15 to Life: How I Painted My Way to Freedom. Convicted of his first and only criminal offense in a police sting operation, Papa discovered painting while at Sing-Sing. His 15-year sentence was cut short when one of his works was selected for exhibition at the Whitney Museum, and he was granted clemency by Governor Pataki. Since his release, Papa has become a noted advocate for law and prison reform. A movie is being planned about him.
Also appearing will be the premiere jazz ensemble MudPie, which will perform throughout the afternoon, providing a playful musical experience with drums, bass and guitar that is free from traditional restrictions. Exprisoner Dennis Sobin will perform classical guitar music. Prison art from across the country will be displayed from the Prisons Foundation'/s extensive collection.
The event is cosponsored by WPFW radio, and is free and open to the public.
When: Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Memorial Library (901 G Street NW ) More Info: 202/393-1511
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