The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library will hold a screening of the documentary film “An American Story,” made possible by Humanities Kansas.
A discussion with filmmaker Lyle Gibson and cinematographer Jacquey Valentine will follow.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Main library auditorium, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
The film follows three women of different backgrounds and presents aspects of shared socio-cultural history through the lens of everyday people.
Gibson serves as the division chair of social sciences at Metropolitan Community College on the Penn Valley Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of “Black Tie, White Tie” and produced a documentary based on his book.
More than 250 people attended a book singing and program by Andrea Tribitt on Sunday afternoon at Soiree Steak and Oyster House in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)
by William Crum
More than 250 people attended a book signing and program by
Kansas City, Kansas’s own Andrea Tribitt on Sunday afternoon.
Tribitt wrote a book called “Living and Learning: Journaling
Your Way to Growth and Greater Self-Awareness,” dedicated to teaching young
people to grow and live the lives they have always wanted to live.
Tribitt is an accomplished songwriter, performer and member
of the Grammy award-winning ensemble of Sound of Blackness.
The book signing and program was held at Soiree Steak and Oyster House at 1512 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Missouri.
Andrea Tribitt signed autographs of her book on Sunday afternoon at the Soiree Steak and Oyster House in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)Andrea Tribitt signed autographs of her book on Sunday afternoon at the Soiree Steak and Oyster House in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)A display showed Andrea Tribitt’s book, “Living and Learning: Journaling Your Way to Growth and Greater Self-Awareness,” during a book signing Sunday afternoon at the Soiree Steak and Oyster House in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)
Andrea Tribitt, a native of Kansas City, Kansas, will be the featured performer at the Soulful Sunday Brunch at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Soiree Steak and Oyster House, Kansas City, Missouri. She also will sign her book, “Living and Learning: Journaling Your Way to Growth and Greater Self-Awareness.”
Andrea Tribitt, international soul singer, is the featured performer for the Soulful Sunday Brunch from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Soirée Steak and Oyster House, at 1512 E. 18th St., in 18th and Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, Mo.
Tribitt will have her Journal release and signing for “Living and Learning: Journaling Your Way to Growth and Greater Self-Awareness,” directly after her performance.
Novice diarists and experienced ones are invited to attend, as she will share short stories, original quotes and thought-provokng questions.
Her book contains ideas on how to let journaling lead to personal growth.
Tribitt, from Kansas City, Kansas, is a songwriter, vocal instructor and performance coach who has worked with internationally known artists in television, film, stage and various genres of music.
She was a member of the Grammy award-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness and performed at the White House for America’s Millennium at the White House 1999-2000.
Artists she has worked with include Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, Tricia Yearwood, Luther Vandross, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Tribitt also has worked with the public schools and has been a gospel music instructor in Japan.
