Quick Glimpse of the Festival
With this year’s Zora! Festival right around the corner, we thought we’d do a quick overview of what to expect.
On one hand, we’re excited about Ashford and Simpson. While they may not offer the same academic or political depth of some of the Festival guests, we’ve loved their music since the days of Marvin and Tammi, and that’s now officially a Long, Long Time. Plus, there’s the always-exciting and diverse sounds at Club KOHA, so there will be sweet music all around.
On the other hand, we’re looking forward to the focus on Haiti this year. As you know, it’s been just over a year since the devastating earthquake, and the country is still gripped by political and social chaos.
Our situation at home often seems troubled enough, but it’s nothing compared to the vast number of Haitians who have been homeless for a year. Reconstruction is progressing extremely slowly — some say barely, if at all — and all of the attendant health and infrastructure issues are compounded.
That’s one reason why we’re lifting our spirits, and our brims, at the HATitude Brunch (the spelling may be similar, but this particular event has nothing to do with Haiti). Hats are one of our guilty pleasures, and there never seems to be enough occasions appropriate for our favorite headwear.
Oh, almost out of room. We’d also like to mention that Lieutenant Governor of Florida Jennifer Carroll will definitely be there (I know there was some uncertainty a while back) as an honoree.
For more detailed and up-to-the-minute information and resources, please visit the official Zora! Festival website.
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