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Journey of Return with Ann Caldwell
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Piccolo Spoleto + The ZD Experience present Ann Caldwell’s Journey of Return
Journey of Return is an intimate evening of music and storytelling that traces Ann Caldwell’s family journey from Denmark, South Carolina, to Charleston and back again.
Through powerful a cappella renditions of spirituals and early R&B, paired with vivid, heartfelt narratives, Caldwell brings to life stories of migration, resilience, faith, and community. Moments of deep reflection are balanced with warmth and humor, including the crowd favorite “Sister in the Outhouse.”
This moving presentation invites audiences to consider their own roots and returns, offering a rich cultural experience that celebrates heritage, connection, and the enduring power of family stories.
Presented alongside Michelle Kaye’s exhibition Against the Grain, which features intricately rendered paintings of hands, feet, and thousands of grains of rice, the program creates a fully immersive experience.
What to Expect
- A live performance by Ann Caldwell
- An intimate setting inside the gallery
- A chance to experience Michelle Washington’s Against the Grain exhibition
- A night of culture, community, and connection during Piccolo Spoleto
Together, music and imagery deepen our understanding of the labor and endurance that shaped American history, offering audiences reflection, education, and a moving collective encounter.
Admission: $29.95 – Purchase Tickets