Experience the Power of Cleveland’s Stories and Music on October 28

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For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl, 216-696-7310, aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org

Cleveland, OH – [October 21, 2024]   Celebrate the power of Cleveland’s people at an inspirational and meaningful live performance where world-renowned jazz artist Dominick Farinacci of Modern Warrior LIVE partners with Towards Employment, a Cleveland-based non-profit helping people—including those with past justice involvement— connect to equitable and accessible career opportunities. The evening is fusion of music, visual imagery and words that tell the inspiring stories of five TE alumni: Alisha, Jaymone, La Tonya, Ronnie, and Tracy, as they navigate the complexities of overcoming challenges and achieving triumphs in their paths to work and successful reentry.

Dominick Farinacci is the recipient of the 2022 Cleveland Arts Prize, a TED Speaker, and headliner in the 2023 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. Farinacci co-created the national touring production Modern Warrior LIVE, an immersive music and narrative experience that chronicles the story of US Army veteran Jaymes Poling and his journey through three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home.

Towards Employment is a Cleveland nonprofit that champions the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career today, while working to create a more equitable and inclusive workforce for tomorrow. Founded in 1976, Towards Employment has helped over 208,000 people prepare for jobs, navigate employment obstacles and secure long-term careers.

“A Work & Reentry Experience" performance on October 28, 2024, is free and open to the public.  The performance is in Cleveland’s Hough Neighborhood - funded by The George Gund Foundation and presented in partnership with Cleveland Public Library and the Fatima Family Center.

The evening includes pre-show refreshments starting at 5:00pm at The Fatima Center, and a live performance beginning at 6:00pm at the Cleveland Public Library Hough Campus. While it is not required, registration is strongly recommended.

For more information and to register for free refreshments and performance seats, visit https://tinyurl.com/WorkReentryExp-Fall2024

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  • Includes Modern Warrior and Towards Employment Logos, pictures of community storytellers and Dominick Farinacci

Cutline: Modern Warrior EXPERIENCE and Towards Employment present A Work & Reentry EXPERIENCE featuring the stories of five Clevelanders who share their story of challenge and triumph on Monday October 28, 2024 at the Hough branch of the Cleveland Public Library. Register for free pre-show refreshments (5PM) and performance (6PM) at https://tinyurl.com/WorkReentryExp-Fall2024