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“Rick Sings” by Phil Taggart at NAMBA

October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Namba Performance Arts Space
47 Oak Street
Ventura, CA 93001 United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening with poet Phil Taggart, as he brings his deeply moving collection Rick Sings to life in a powerful multi-media/poetry reading. Over 30 years ago, Phil’s brother Rick, living with mental illness, appeared on his doorstep, forever changing their lives. Through a mix of poetry, visuals, and narrative, Phil explores Rick’s journey, giving voice to mental illness, homelessness, and family trauma. This is more than just a reading — it’s an invitation to witness the raw, personal struggles of the dispossessed, presented with a level of vulnerability that only a homegrown artist like Phil can deliver. Don’t miss this chance to experience something both intimate and universally human.

Ticket includes admission to The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack at 8pm.