Greetings good people,

What makes a moment memorable? I believe experiencing live music and theater with Mosaic offers an interesting case study. Experiencing shows like Let the Good Times Roll offer both the familiar and new. It brings us face-to-face with relevant art from the mouths and minds of nextgeneration leaders in a beautiful historic venue. These moments demand our full attention and hearts.

For decades we’ve partnered with young and veteran artists to co-create arts experiences that engage, transform, and inspire. As we celebrate 30 years of cultivating leaders and life-long learners through transformative arts experiences with you this Black History month, I am deeply grateful. It is profoundly moving to partner with remarkable people who unselfishly share their gifts to create positive change daily.

Like those who came before us, we honor the tradition and power of coming together in song. We acknowledge the love and labor of the practice of storytelling and its place in culture-keeping and culture-bearing. We celebrate the call and wholeheartedly embrace our responsibility and privilege to respond. We are excited to share in this tradition with you.

Whether you attend every Mosaic event or are joining us for the first time, we hope that this experience will leave an imprint on your heart. May we all heed the wisdom in the music and allow ourselves to Let the Good Times Roll even when faced with opposition.

Thank you for joining us to create community, celebrate culture, and make beautiful memories.

DeLashea Strawder Executive & Artistic Director, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit