Some arts events this week to help you celebrate Black History Month.
Craig Hella Johnson and his Grammy-winning Conspirare cohort, following quickly on Tuesday's performance of Margaret Bonds'in a show that includes the world premiere of the composer's newFri.-Sat., Feb. 18-19, 8pm. St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th, 512/476-5775. $25 and up.
In this staged reading of Tennessee Williams' classic, Marc Pouhé portrays Tom, remembering his journey as a young poet, tangling with his lively Southern mother and his sensitive sister Laura . Now cast as an African American family, the production also features Kenah Benefield as the"gentleman caller." Bonus: live violin accompaniment by Bennie Braswell. Directed by Ann Ciccolella with projections by L.B. Bartholomee.the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 512/474-5664.
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