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Local Book Launch for Francesca Genco ~ Singing the Body into Being: Healing Yourself and Community through Song (2nd edition)
April 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Join us in celebrating the release of the second edition of this deep and playful book!
Francesca will share about her journey of writing it, read a bit, answer questions and lead us in an exercise or two from the book.
You can buy a book for $20 at the event. Bulk pricing available for non-profits and educational institutions. Cash, check or Venmo (@Francesca-Genco-1).
Francesca will be happy to sign your copy.
Snacky treats will be available for munching.
This event is by donation, half of which will go to Hudson Valley Writers Center. HVWC is located at the Philipse Manor RR station, steps off Metro North’s Hudson Line. This event will be held in person only, so please reserve your ticket. Walk-ins will be welcomed on a space-available basis.
Francesca Genco, MA is a singer and sound healer, yoga instructor, bodyworker and interdisciplinary arts teacher. She is the founder of Song of the Body, which offers classes, workshops and retreats in embodied voice, sound healing, yoga and creative expression. Her singing is featured in many films and TV shows, including Neill Blomkamp’s film Elysium and the BBC’s An Honourable Woman. She was also a featured vocalist in Serj Tankian’s (lead singer of System of a Down) orchestral concert, Invocations. She has released two albums and one book. Check out her music at francescagenco.bandcamp.com. You can learn more about her at lilacmusic.com and songofthebody.com.
*Please note that attendees are encouraged to bring donations of canned, boxed and non-perishable food for distribution to the local food pantry. Your kindness is much appreciated!*