By Tihut Tamrat, Contributing Writer
Small business owner Imani T. Robinson, and Commissioner for City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission, hosted the Soul Food Comedy Fest at the SoapFactory on Thursday, August 15th, from 5-9pm. A night filled with lots of love, laughter, and great food, entertained the Southeastern community and those who stopped by to check out where the noise was coming from.
Imani by Faith Production provided the soulfood that had everyone coming back for seconds. This event was put on in commemoration of the survivors of the floods that happened in January, to celebrate and recognize the community for their outstanding response. Guests of honor Robert and Judi Banks, members of the Southeastern community, were amongst the survivors of the January 22nd floods and were highlighted throughout the fest.
“It starts with us coming together because Superman is not coming to save us. I wanted us to come together with two things that make me happy, food and laughter!” rejoiced Imani T. Robinson.
Imani Dion, opened up the stage with heartfelt song renditions that had everyone grooving along and enjoying themselves to the sonic melodies.
San Diego’s Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez, followed up with a reading from his book, I ask about what falls away, a contemplative poem about the working class of San Diego delving into race, identity, heritage, and the passage of time that reflected personal and collective experiences amidst change.
Stand up acts Geoff Grooms, and long-time supporter of Voice & Viewpoint, Lisa Gilbert, had everyone holding their stomachs in laughter with their hilarious and quick-witted bits. From an overzealous tandem paraglide to elf on the shelf, Christmas Chucky, Gilbert’s tales of motherhood.
This event brought good people together and smiles to faces as everyone enjoyed each other’s company for a night of comedy and great soul food, regretting to attend work the next day.
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