Again and again, writer, poet, performer, reporter Al Letson proves the pen is mightier than the sword and artists can be agents of change. Whether Letson is having a reasonable conversation with Seb Gorka, literally jumping into the fray at a protest or penning a comic book, he brings his whole being to the fore. That’s why this multiple media award-winner has become–not just one of Jacksonville’s leading voices–but one of our generation’s. Plus rumor has it that he’ll be debuting a new piece.
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7 & 9:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 21, Bab’s Lab, CoRK Arts District North, 603 King St., Riverside, $35, barbaracolaciello.com
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