Past Event
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Cotton
7600 Fay Avenue, San Diego, 92037
Enjoy a multimedia song-cycle bringing together the cotton photography of John Dowell with newly commissioned poems by poets, including Nikki Giovanni, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Alora Young. Set to music by composer Damien Geter, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, and piano, the song cycle unfolds against the backdrop of enormous, constantly evolving images projected throughout this mesmerizing song experience. This profound journey, deep into the world of cotton, balances tragic history with resilience, hope, and high art.