April 14th, Rhapsody in Black: A Harlem Speakeasy

Painting by Archibald John Motley, Jr.; Courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago

Shhh... Have you heard?

CURA is cordially inviting you (in strictest confidence) to our third annual Literary Speakeasy to launch of our Spring 2016 issue. In honor of our 2015 - 2016 issues dedicated to Black Lives Matter, we're celebrating in Harlem Renaissance style.

Join us for poetry readings, free-flowing libations and an artisanal chocolate tasting. To enter the Speakeasy, just whisper the title of CURA’s Fall 2015 Issue to the gentleperson at the door. (I know you already know—but it’s Fulcrum.)

Come disturb the peace with your fellow literary revolutionaries. Costumes are encouraged.

Here's everything you need to know about the open wine bar and chocolate tasting—but keep it on the hush-hush:

Thursday, April 14th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Harlem Raw Space
2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
New York, NY 10027

Tickets are Available at the Door

General Admission: $25
ASILI / BSA/ Cave Canem Members: $15

LAST WEEK! Black Art Matters: A Fundraiser for Cave Canem & CURA

In 2015 - 2016, CURA magazine issues are dedicated to the theme of Black Lives Matter. We are resolved to gather voices, art and action toward the struggle for racial justice. To this end, CURA is sponsoring this Black Art Matters fundraiser to support the production of our issues and scholarships for Cave Canem’s historic retreat for black poets.

Called "the major watering hole and air pocket for black poetry" by poet Nikky Finney, Cave Canem has grown from an initial gathering of 26 poets to become an influential movement with a renowned faculty and a high-achieving national fellowship of over 300. Its programs include an annual week-long retreat, first and second book prizes with prestigious presses, Legacy Conversations with pre-eminent black poets and scholars, Poets on Craft talks, writing workshops, publications and national readings.

Will you join us in our support and celebration of black artists?

There's only a week left to reach our fundraising goal of $2,000 for Cave Canem and our Black Lives Matter issue! Click the button below to make a donation and claim donation perks, including: 

• Aveda Wellness Party

• $100 Book Culture Gift Card

• 5-Pack of Classes to Broadway Dance Center

• 5-Pack of Classes to Flywheel - Lincoln Square

• James Baldwin Inspired Moleskine Notebook

Black Art Matters: Homemade Valentines

On February 12th, staff members of CURA: A Literary Magazine of Art and Action kicked off Valentine's Day weekend by giving out homemade Valentine's Day cards and sweetheart candy at Fordham Rose Hill's McGinley Center.

In 2015 - 2016, CURA is dedicated to the theme of Black Lives Matter and aims to gather voices, art, and action in the struggle for racial justice. The valentines featured inspiring quotes from black writers and artists like Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin and Nicki Minaj. 

To stay up to date on CURA events and learn more about the forthcoming Spring 2016 issue, 'like' CURA on Facebook and follow the magazine on Instagram.