THIS EVENT ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 8/28 IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW DATE.
Welcome to My Women, My Tribe—a free, celebration of story, art, and community at the 6th & B Garden in the East Village.
Hosted by Toni Short and Joni Tucci Daidone, this gathering is designed to bring us together through shared voices, creative rituals, and hands-on expression.
All ages and walks of life are welcome to drop in and connect. All materials supplied.
Schedule of Events:
3pm: My Women, My Tribe
Readings & Storytelling Workshop led by Joni Tucci Daidone
With music from singer/songwriter Gigi McCourt
6pm: My Name, My Nature
Poetry Play & Open Mic led by Toni Short
More Details:
3pm: My Women, My Tribe | Readings & Interactive Storytelling Workshop by Joni Tucci Daidone
Who are the women who shaped you?
Join writer and storyteller Joni Daidone for a reading from her book-in-progress, My Women, My Tribe, exploring the women we inherit, the women we choose, and those who change the course of our lives.
Following the readings, singer-songwriter Gigi McCourt will set the space with a live musical piece, serving as the auditory prompt to spark memory and imagery.
Participants will then be guided through creative prompts and shared storytelling to reflect on a woman who has influenced their own lives—putting that story into words, doodles, or sketches. Part reading, part workshop, part storytelling circle, this gathering celebrates connection, voice, mentorship, and the women we carry with us.
3pm: Singer/Songwriter GiGi McCourt
GiGi McCourt is a New York–based pop singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and timeless sound. Inspired by music from the 1960s through today, she blends classic influences with contemporary storytelling. A performer since the age of eight, GiGi has appeared at venues including Symphony Space in New York and Bunratty Castle in Ireland.
GiGi will perform songs from her debut album, "Coming Back to Me" as musical prompts for Joni’s interactive storytelling workshop.
6pm: My Name, My Nature Poetry Play & Open Mic led by Toni Short
Australian artist, Toni Short, invites you to a community “poetry pop up” to explore your unique voice and deepen your connection to your personal identity and the world around you.
Through guided prompts, free-writing, spontaneous poetry creation and an open mic, you’ll uncover universal themes, gain new perspectives, and experiment with expression through poetry and spoken word in a supportive environment surrounded by nature.
Contact & Links:
Toni Short: museme@tonishort.com