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Community Meal and Story Swap with "Appalachian Soul Man" Aristotle Jones
Venue: First Baptist Church Fellowship (Pulaski, VA), Pulaski
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley presents a Community Meal and Story Swap with "Appalachian Soul Man" Aristotle Jones on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Pulaski, VA.

Schedule of Events:
• 5:00-5:15 PM: Welcome & Refreshments
• 5:15-5:45 PM: Storyteller Performances by Aristotle Jones
• 5:45-6:00 PM: Local Storytellers Take the Stage
• 6:00-7:00 PM: Open Storytelling Floor for Attendees

Join us in the Fellowship Hall of the historic First Baptist Church for an evening of stories, connection, and community. Our Community Meal and Story Swap will feature special guest Aristotle Jones, who will share his unique perspective on life in Appalachia and we’re inviting you to join the storytelling!

Aristotle Jones, aka the Appalachian Soul Man, is a professional musician and storyteller who plays what he calls “Appalachian Soul” – a mix of soul, R&B, doo-wop, gospel, funk, and folk. It’s an eclectic blend that reflects his identity as a Black Appalachian and specifically, his roots in Osage, West Virginia.

Aristotle’s story starts in the 1920s when his great grandfather, like many sharecroppers, and others from all over the world moved to West Virginia from Alabama in search of a brighter future in Appalachia. Unfortunately, historians have not always included the stories of black contributors to Appalachian culture. Jones is changing that through his performances where he weaves big global stories like “how Rock n’ Roll was invented in West Virginia” and personal family histories.

Drinks, food, and good vibes provided and are free.

To reserve your spot, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-meal-story-swap-tickets-1148814227279?aff=next3days.

Don’t miss this opportunity to come together, share your story, or simply listen and enjoy.

First Baptist Church Fellowship is located at 220 Magazine Street in Pulaski, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/C5Mj0GYM/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-meal-story-swap-tickets-1148814227279?aff=next3days or https://calfeeccc.org/storyswap or https://www.facnrv.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/facnrv or https://www.facebook.com/events/1258859488533768/.