About The Event
Co-hosted by New York City Council Member Gale Brewer in honor of Black History Month
Born in 19th century Ghana, Laura Adorka Kofi would follow her spiritual calling to the United States where she founded The Missionary African Universal Church and became known as the charismatic leader "Mother Kofi." The multiple Grammy-nominated trumpeter and Gotham Kings bandleader Alphonso Horne has compiled a selection of period music and dance from Africa and America to tell her history in the immersive theatrical ceremony, Mother Kofi: The Tale of an African Princess. Experience Kofi's inspiring life as a community activist, martyr, and inspiration for the founding of the Adorkaville settlement in Jacksonville. Horne and his cast lead a Trans-Atlantic journey that invokes the energies of the audience and the ancestors alike in service of a truly healing ritual.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or guestexperience@lincolncenter.org
About The Organizer
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (also simply known as Lincoln Center) is a 16.3-acre (6.6-hectare) complex of buildings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It has thirty indoor and outdoor facilities and is host to 5 million visitors annually. It houses internationally renowned performing arts organizations including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Juilliard School.
Please Note
This event is free and open to the public. Seating and entry are first-come, first-served; the line will form at the Atrium’s entrance on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street. The performance will also be streamed live on this web page.
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What We Recommend Nearby
We recommend stopping by at Charlie's cafe next to the theater to enjoy some delicious croissants