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SUMMARY:SummerScape 2026 | "Soul of Langston": An Evening with Langston Hughes
DESCRIPTION:In-person\n\n \n\nThe Lewes Public Library presents SummerScape 
 2026\, featuring twelve live performances in our outdoor pavilion beginning 
 June 3rd. All events start at 7:00 PM.\n\n\nTonight's performance is Soul 
 of Langston: An Evening with Langston Hughes.\n\nPoet\, social activist\, 
 novelist\, playwright\, and columnist Langston Hughes comes to life like 
 never before in this exciting original one-man show from Daron Stewart. 
 From busboy and poet to “Harlem’s Wonder\,” Langston Hughes became a 
 leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance and an enduring force for civil 
 rights. His famous “I too sing America . . . I too am America” 
 statement is the heart of Daron Stewart’s performance\, which also poses 
 the question\, “What happens to a dream deferred?”\n\nWashington\, 
 D.C.-based Stewart has performed on stages across the United States and 
 abroad. His credits include national and independent film work\, television 
 hosting\, VOG at the Kennedy Center\, and numerous stage performances. Soul 
 of Langston has been staged nationally for festivals\, schools\, colleges 
 and universities\, churches\, and conferences. Join us for a journey into 
 the bittersweet wit and wisdom of Langston’s poetry\, the tragedies and 
 triumphs that constructed his life\, and the worldwide impact of his 
 literary accomplishments.\n\nThis program is part of Lewes 250\, a 
 commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary\, honoring our town’s rich 
 past and bright future. Lewes 250 brings neighbors\, visitors\, and local 
 organizations together in celebration of the “First Town in the First 
 State.”\n\n\nNew this year:\n\nNo registration required! First come\, 
 first seated.\n\nOpen seating under and around the pavilion\, and on the 
 grass. Plenty of room for all!\n\nGuests are welcome to bring their own 
 lawn chairs or blankets\, or borrow one of the library’s folding chairs. 
 Note: To help maintain clear sightlines for all\, guests with higher-backed 
 chairs are kindly asked to sit toward the back of the pavilion.\n\nPicnics 
 are welcome!\n\nIn case of inclement weather\, the performance will be in 
 the large meeting room of the library. That decision will be made by 1:00 
 PM the day of the scheduled event and posted on the library’s website and 
 social media (Facebook and Instagram). Seating in the large meeting room 
 will be first-come\, first seated in chairs we will 
 provide.\n\n\nSummerScape 2026 Schedule\n\nWednesday\, June 3 | Between the 
 Earth and Sky: Irish Songs\, Stories\, and Dances\nWednesday\, June 10 | 
 From the Fields to the City: A Blues Journey \nWednesday\, June 17 | Soul 
 of Langston: An Evening with Langston Hughes\nThursday\, June 18 | Singers 
 Songwriters Presents Bruce Songs\nWednesday\, June 24 | Singers Songwriters 
 Presents I’ve Lived Country Music Featuring Bobby Tomberlin\nWednesday\, 
 July 8 | The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe \nWednesday\, July 15 | Delaware 
 Shakespeare Presents Embers of Freedom: Independence through the Eyes of 
 Many\nWednesday\, July 22 | Jake’s Americana Bluegrass Band\nWednesday\, 
 July 29 | African Drum Circle with Mister Boom Boom\nWednesday\, August 5 | 
 Singers Songwriters Presents America Sings Broadway\nWednesday\, August 12 
 | A Spanish Evening with SonDeBaril Flamenco\nSaturday\, August 22 | First 
 State Ballet \n\n\nThank you to the generous sponsors who made this series 
 possible:\n\nJack Lingo\, REALTOR and Browseabout Books\nLPL Braithwaite 
 Endowment Fund and M&T Charitable Foundation\nThe Inn at Canal Square and 
 Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA)\n\nDDOA is a state agency\, in 
 partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes 
 Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.\n\n
LOCATION:Pavilion\, Lewes Public Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
CATEGORIES:Community and Culture
CONTACT;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15521573
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