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Inner City Cultural Center founded by C. Bernard Jackson & Dr. Alfred E. Canon was the first Multicultural Arts Institute in the country whose mission was to provide a place where artist could learn, cultivate and grow. This is our legacy...jump in at any time.
Upcoming in 2024
February 3rd to February 23rd, 2025SoHo PlayhouseGil Scott-Heron Bluesology featuring the icons daughter Gia Scott-Heron and a fierce band of spoken word artists are spittin’ fire & blazing stages with Special Guest Artists.
Thu, Dec 26Location is TBDJoin us celebrate our rich African and American culture and history through Music, Poetry, Storytelling, Food, Workshops, Arts & Crafts and Fun for the Whole Family. Honoring Spoken Word Legends from the Watts Prophets, Father Amde Hamilton, S. Pearl Sharp, Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology cast & more...
Tue, Sep 24InglewoodMeet Icons of Hollywood in a Candid Conversation with Host Phylliss Bailey Brooks You are cordially invited to join us for an exclusive and intimate evening with the Actor, Voice Actor and Cowboy Garret Davis.
Sun, Sep 08The OrchardGia Scott-Heron, daughter of the icon Gil Scott-Heron and Poets Jazz House…a fierce band of spoken word artists are spittin' fire and blazin' stages with the powerful intensity of truth...and Introducing the Watts Prophets Hip Hop Choir
Tue, Jul 02InglewoodYou are cordially invited to enjoy a quaint conversation with Kathleen as she tells her story her way in an intimate candid conversation with friends. Best known for her role as Mrs. Parker in the movie Friday. On television she made history as being the first Black Model on The Price is Right.
Multiple DatesFri, Jun 28Los AngelesGil Scott-Heron Bluesology…Gia Scott-Heron and Poets Jazz House…a power source of spoken word artists captivate audiences, spitting the powerful intensity of truth with messages from a visionary and the thought provoking rhythms that made Gil Scott-Heron a world renown influential legend.
Multiple DatesWed, Jun 26Hudson Guild TheatreGil Scott-Heron Bluesology…Gia Scott-Heron and Poets Jazz House…a power source of spoken word artists captivate audiences, spitting the powerful intensity of truth with messages from a visionary and the thought provoking rhythms that made Gil Scott-Heron a world renown influential legend. SOLD OUT!- Multiple DatesSun, Jun 23The Hudson TheatresPoets Jazz House and Gia Scott-Heron are spittin' fire from the iconic collection of Gil Scott-Heron at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Multiple DatesSun, Jun 16The Hudson TheatresPoets Jazz House and Gia Scott-Heron are spittin' fire from the iconic collection of Gil Scott-Heron at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Tue, Jun 11InglewoodPoets Jazz House is honored to present Father Amde a hero and legend to poets worldwide. Formed out of the fury of the Watts Riots in 1965 the Watts Prophets were young black poet-performers railing against police brutality, institutionalized poverty, American hypocrisy and complacency- Multiple DatesSat, Jun 08The Hudson TheatresPoets Jazz House and Gia Scott-Heron are spittin' fire from the iconic collection of Gil Scott-Heron at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Tue, Mar 19Willie Agee PlayhouseInner City Cultural Center II Presents an Evening with Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs | Actor & Legend. Meet Icons of Hollywood in a Candid Conversation with Host Phylliss Bailey Brooks
Tue, Feb 27InglewoodEnjoy a candid conversation with the star of Oz, Family Business, Quantum Leap and Ghostbusters with host Phylliss Bailey Brooks.
Tue, Feb 06Willie Agee PlayhouseInner City Cultural Center II Presents an Intimate Evening with Art Evans | Actor & Legend. Meet Icons of Hollywood in a Candid Conversation with Host Phylliss Bailey Brooks
Tue, Jan 16InglewoodMeet Singer & the Songwriter of “Man in the Mirror” performed by Michael Jackson which became the number one ringtone in the world.
Honoring our Legacy & Passing the Torch
We're Documenting Inner City Cultural Center. We need you to tell your favorite Inner City stories, share your memories, photos, programs and flyers.
A second book "Out of the Ashes" has been published...
Your stories need to be included. Do tell! iccc2inc@gmail.com
I enjoyed the production immensely! Paying homage to Gil Scott-Heron’s work is brilliant and to have his daughter a part of the production makes it extra special. The bonus was the intimate theatre venue that I didn't even know about.
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