Upcoming events
Playwright Ifa Bayeza: Bringing History to Life
Join other history and theater enthusiasts as nationally-acclaimed playwright Ifa Bayeza gives an illustrated presentation about her process for researching historical events and creating new, powerful performances that bring past events and people to life. She will talk about both past projects and how her newest work in Oberlin, “The Rescue of John Price,” is taking shape. The presentation will be followed by a casual Q & A session and a conversation about the project. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is not necessary but can be sent to Liz Schultz of the Oberlin Heritage Center at director@oberlinheritage.org.
Community Room of the Oberlin Public Library (65 S Main St, Oberlin, OH)
Juneteenth Reception
Join us for a reception and conversation with Ifa Bayeza as we discuss her latest project, The Rescue of John Price, a dramatization of the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue based on actual historical events. We’ll also reflect on Price’s stay at the Burrell House (an Underground Railroad location) before he made his way to Canada.
Special thanks to the African American Fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County for hosting this reception.
Burrell Homestead (2792 E. River Rd, Sheffield, OH)
Juneteenth: June 17 & 18
6/17: Juneteenth Oberlin - 9:00 AM-6:00 PM at George A. Abram Pavilion
6/17: Juneteenth Elyria - 12:00-5:00 PM at Ely Square Park
6/18: Juneteenth Lorain Bluesfest: 3:00-7:00 PM at Lakeview Park
Stop by our table and hear about our upcoming staged readings (and reserve your tickets), sign up for our newsletter, and/or hear more about the project!
An Evening with Playwright Ifa Bayeza: Theater, History, and Faith Communities
Come hear and converse with award-winning playwright Ifa Bayeza, as she discusses The Rescue of John Price, her new play inspired by the 19th century historic event, the Oberlin Wellington Rescue. How were members of faith communities involved in this pivotal act of civil disobedience in defense of human rights and the abolition of slavery, and what does this mean for faith communities today? Ms. Bayeza will also talk about The Till Trilogy, her three epic dramas on the saga of Civil Rights icon Emmett Till, which recently played to great acclaim at the Mosaic Theatre Company in Washington D.C.
First Congregational UCC of Wellington (140 S. Main St, Wellington, OH)
LCCC Voices of Equity podcast
Join our hosts, Dr. Denise Douglas and Ms. Kionna McIntosh-Pharms, for a special Voices of Equity live podcast about Juneteenth and local historical topics with special guests, Ifa Bayeza and Dr. Carol Lasser at LCCC Student Center.