EVENT PROGRAM
4 PM
DOORS OPEN
Welcome, Lightworkers!
Find your seats, enjoy our custom cocktails, receive your goodie bag, take and post photos, meet and mingle with the community of Light!
4:45 PM
“ARISE”
Our pre-show entertainment is an original film by Light language artist MK.
5 PM
ACT I
6 PM
INTERMISSION / “AWAKEN YOUR POSITIVE SELF”
Order and enjoy delicious dishes off our custom menu from 5th & Taylor's Chef Daniel James Lindley. Featured during intermission is a second original film by Light language artist, MK.
6:20 PM
ACT II
7:30 - 8:30 PM
GALA RECEPTION
Celebrate and meet the Nominees, cast and crew!
Pose for professional photos and post your own to our Instagram tags #lightworkawards and #bethelight. Entertainment provided by DJ Firemind.
8:30 - 11 PM
AFTERPARTY CELEBRATION
Take the Light into the night with us and onto the dance floor!
Nashville DJs Firemind, Globeweaver and headliner, Kilo Riley, spin the magic of light and love.
(Kitchen closes at 9:30 PM)
NOMINEES | EXEMPLARS OF LIGHT
“Weaving a Dream”
Invoking the sounds of the past, present and future with her signature frame drum, Karen Renee leads a processional of sound healing through the audience, weaving vibrations together in a magical, dreamlike setting. Accompanied by soundscape instrumentalists, Maria Brannon, Kristin Clark, Jo-Jo Jackson and Caroline Bolich Sledge.
Weaving a Dream Soundscape: Kevin Madill, WaterTrace Productions
Video Photography: Kevin Schlatt Photography
Wardrobe: Karen Renee is wearing an original design by Leslie Stephens of Ola Mai.
“I See You”
In this one-act play, playwright and director, Angela Taylor, draws us into two stories of Nashville’s invisible, those who struggle with homelessness. In bright contrast, is Sheldon’s ability to “see” these individuals as people in need of food, warmth and love. The play features the poem, A Love Letter To Our Homeless by Dr. Lori Todd. Performed by Abra Cadabra, Lynn E. Cadabra, Janiya S. West, Sirionna E. West and voice-over by Obeah Awno Ka.
“Mitakuye Oyasin”
‘All are related.’ The stories and wisdom of the Lakota Tribe lead us to see that all peoples are part of one family. Drawing us together around a campfire scene, and through songs played on a traditional wooden flute, Brent Law will open our hearts... and with the words of his personal journey, he will fill them with wisdom.
“Music City Medium Experience”
In her sparkly, cosmic style, astrologer and psychic medium Suzie Kerr Wright will first share a little wisdom from the stars about the energies supporting Lightworkers today, before launching into a live gallery reading. In a gallery reading, Suzie creates an intimate space where she receives messages from those who have crossed over and lovingly passes them on to members of the audience - offering connection, healing and closure.
“Healing Through Song”
Singer-songwriter, Jenn Franklin, shares about her work with Operation Song and how she first discovered the ability to channel songs for the healing of others. On screen, those who have worked with Jenn reflect her ability to deeply listen, empathize and “hold space” for their experiences. Jenn will sing and play two of her original songs, “Come Home” and “Hold Up the World.” Jenn, on keyboard, is accompanied by cellist, Cara Fox.
CAST
MC & Assistant Director
Percussion
Soundscape Instrumentalist
Soundscape Instrumentalist
Soundscape Instrumentalist & Bass
Soundscape Instrumentalist
Mr. Anderson
Cassandra
Cassandra's Daughter
Cassandra's Daughter
Cello
OUR ORGANIZERS
Executive Producer & Director
MC & Assistant Director
Treasurer & Box Office Sales
Branding & Marketing Consultant
Outreach Coordinator
Director of Community Alliances & Balcony Stage Manager
GUEST ARTISTS
Playwright & Director, I See You
Light Language Artist & Filmmaker
CREW
Technical Producer & DJ
KYLE GINTHER
Light/Sound Engineer
Make Up Artist at MAC at Green Hills
Stage Manager
AFTER-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring Nashville-based DJ's in order of appearance:
ADVISORY BOARD
Corporate Communications
Nissan North America
1991-2007
Author & TV Presenter
History Channel
Gaia TV
Executive Director
Nashville Film Festival
2004-2011
Founder, NYF
TEDx Speaker
Vienna 2015
SPECIAL THANKS
RISHARA JOHNSON
ALAN MARNETT
BURNELL THIBODEAUX
DONORS
PARTNERS
SUPPORTERS
BETTERMENT FULFILLED
CHARISSA DAMAN PHOTOGRPAHY
CLEARLY KATHRYN
REV. DR. TAMURAH
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