The Billie will continue to celebrate the power of Black storytelling with the bi-annual "Black Narrative" theater series.The "Black Narrative" series will launch the inaugural Caribbean Theatre Festival--a vibrant celebration honoring the powerful legacy and ongoing impact of Caribbean playwrights in the American theater canon.Curated by theatre veterans Patrice Johnson Chevannes and Heather Alicia Simms […]

Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie HolidayBILLIE & BEYOND is a music series showcasing the next generation of female vocalists and instrumentalists who are lighting up the stage with jazz, R&B, gospel, and more continuing the legacy of Billie Holiday’s artistry and activism.Our featured artist, Lala, […]

The Billie will spotlight independent Black filmmakers and visionary storytellers.The Billie will spotlight independent Black filmmakers and visionary storytellers with its inaugural Black Film Symposium - “I Got a Story to Tell”: A Day of Black Cinema. Curated by filmmaker & programmer Tayler Montague, the symposium is an immersive exploration into the breadth of Black […]