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Dominic Shodekeh Talifero: Ideations of Hope
Millennium Stage
This 60-minute concert testimonial and master performance follows Dominic Shodekeh Talifero’s personal and professional journey through time.
In celebration of Black History Month
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Fri. Feb. 24, 2023
Fri. Feb. 24, 2023 6p.m.
Genre
Hip Hop & More
PART OF A SERIES
Ideations of Hope, a 60-minute concert testimonial and master performance, is about Dominic Shodekeh Talifero’s personal and professional journey through time. A survivor of ideation trauma from when he was at the age of nine years old, hip hop entered Talifero’s world as a form of cultural intervention and saved his life. Now as an adult, Sho’ is using his platform as a professional Beatboxer, Vocal Percussionist, and Breath Artist to share his story, with the goal and lifelong mission of hopefully inspiring those who may be struggling.
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For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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