White Dog Cafe - Storytelling - Collateral Damage: Echoes in the Soul

Women artists of the group, Peace by Piece, including activist Lou Ann Merkle, will present slides and share the stories behind their work, which is being exhibited at the Painted Bride Art Center Feb 6-Mar 20 (230 Vine St.). Ranging from high tech film & photography to the age-old process of reforming elemental sculptures, the body of work challenges us to understand our complicity in and bear witness to those victimized by power. The artists seek to create a ‘vessel of hope,’ urging viewers to find a human connection to the global community.

Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

For reservations for à la carte dinner 6pm, and/or Storytelling at 7:30, call 215-386-9224. (Preferential seating given to those dining; remaining seats available to those with reservation for storytelling only.) Singles welcome at group tables.