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Kendell Marvel

Kendell Marvel is a Grammy-winning songwriter and powerhouse vocalist whose gritty blend of outlaw country and southern rock has made him a standout in Nashville and beyond. Born in Southern Illinois, Marvel began performing in bars at age 10 and penned his first major hit, Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need to Be,” on his first day in Nashville.

Hubby Jenkins

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he delved into his Southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz. Catch Hubby live on October 21!

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Kaveh Akbar

Kaveh Akbar is one of the best-known poets in America. His poems appear in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Paris Review, Best American Poetry, and elsewhere.

Janine Falah

Visual arts teacher Janine Falah of Fairview Middle School is the recipient of the 2024 Opening Nights at Florida State University Arts Advocate Award, presented by VyStar Credit Union.