A Tribute to Langston Hughes at Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery in New Haven

Poet, novelist and social activist Langston Hughes would have celebrated his 111th birthday this month. In honor, local artist Katro Storm has curated A Tribute to Langston Hughes, a collection of performance, visual and video art on display at the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery. The opening reception, on Fri., Feb. 22, from 5-7 p.m., will feature a special performance by "Ade" Anthony Thompson, to be filmed by NJ Martin and shown in the gallery from March 4 to the exhibit's close on April 5.

By Alison Geisler

February 15, 2013