Silverwood OnStage: Erin Sharkey Poetry Reading + Nunnabove in Concert

Silverwood OnStage invites you to come to the park and enjoy the a special evening of poetry and live music.

Lineup:

6:00 – Live poetry reading by Erin Sharkey
Erin Sharkey is a writer, arts and abolition organizer, cultural worker, and film producer based in Minneapolis. She is the cofounder, with Junauda Petrus, of an experimental arts collective called Free Black Dirt and is the producer of film projects including Sweetness of Wild, an episodic web film project, and Small Business Revolution (Hulu), which explored challenges and opportunities for Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities in the summer of 2021. She recently celebrated the release of her book A Darker Wilderness, a vibrant collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory.

6:30 – Live music from Nunnabove
Nunnabove’s music could be described as positive alternative pop. They have the skill to weave in and out of many different styles and the musicianship to know what works and what doesn’t. The group delivers on a distinctive sound that leaves the listener wanting to hear more.

The 2023 Silverwood OnStage summer concert series runs every Wednesday through August 30, with free outdoor performances from 6:30-8PM. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and others to enjoy it with! In the event of inclement weather, concerts may be moved inside to the Visitor Center’s Great Hall. Visit www.silverwoodonstage.org for more information and to see the full lineup.

Food available for purchase from PJ’s Grill. Beer, wine and soda options are also available through Complete Beverage.