DETROIT –
Legendary songwriter and singer Janis Ian will appear at the Central United Methodist Church Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. A multi-Grammy winner, Ian is an out lesbian who is fierce in her beliefs for social justice and freedom. This performance will be a rare opportunity to be part of an intimate performance by one of the most influential songwriters and performers of the last 40 years.
Ian first blasted onto the scene as a teenager in the early 1960s with hits "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen." Her songs have always spoken to the oppressed and lonely, giving voice to her strength and hope for a better world. Rolling Stone wrote in 1997 of Ian, "Before Ellen came out and anyone who wasn't a Bible scholar knew who Lilith was..before Jewel even…there was Janis Ian."
Central United is at 23 E. Adams, next to Comerica Park. Concert tickets are $25. Call 313-965-5422 or go to http://www.centralumchurch.com. Equality Michigan is hosting a private reception with Ian Nov. 11 at the same location. Reception tickets are $100 and available at the same number and website as above.
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