Climbing PoeTree

Soul-stirring Spoken Word

WITH FLAWLESS CADENCE and impeccable lyricism, Alixa and Naima weave together their voices to tell powerful stories of suffering and injustice, courage and love in a world overcome with fear. Climbing PoeTree's acclaimed performance is composed of dual-voice spoken-word poetry and multimedia theatre that explores diverse themes, including healing from violence, spiritual expansion, women's empowerment, and social, environmental and racial justice. The poetry they deliver challenges its listeners to remember their humanity, dissolves apathy with hope, and addresses difficult issues in their communities.

Welcome remarks and poem by UNC Asheville alumnus and spoken word artist Griffin Payne ('10)
Opening act by UNC Asheville's own Cory Thompson and Colette Heiser, winners of the SAIL Slam Poetry Competition.

Free UNC Asheville students (limit one per OneCard)
Must have ticket to enter. UNC Asheville student tickets are available in person only with OneCard at Highsmith front desk. Any remaining student tickets will be available in person with OneCard at the door beginning at 7pm the evening of the event.

$5 All area students (limit one; valid student I.D. required)
$10 UNC Asheville faculty/staff/alumni/OLLI (limit one per OneCard)
$15 General public
Click on uncatickets.com or in person at the Highsmith Union front desk.

All programs are subject to change.