Jessica B. Harris Presents: Pandora's Box

HEAR HERE: MANIFEST’S K.J. HUGHES & CHEF OPIE CROOKS

In the inaugural episode of HEAR HERE, host Jack Inslee sits down with two of Adams Morgan’s new neighbors—K.J. Hughes, the founder of Manifest, DC’s first barbershop, speakeasy, and retail concept store, and Chef Opie Crooks of No Goodbyes. Together, they discuss the power of transformation, the therapeutic nature of grooming, and what the word “luxury” means now. Settle in and listen up below.

Jessica B. Harris Reads James Thurbur: "The Little Girl and the Wolf" & "The Unicorn in the Garden"

Jessica B. Harris continues her "Tell Me a Story, Read Me a Poem" series with two readings from James Thurber: "The Little Girl and the Wolf" & "The Unicorn in the Garden". Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Runagate, Runagate & Census from "Simple's Uncle Sam"

Jessica B. Harris continues her "Tell Me a Story, Read Me a Poem" series with two readings: Runagate Runagate by Robert Hayden & "Census" from "Simple's Uncle Sam" by Langston Hughes

Casey at The Bat & Daffodils

Jessica B. Harris continues her "Tell Me a Story, Read Me a Poem" series with two poem readings: "Casey at The Bat" by Ernest Thayer & "Daffodills" by "William Wordsworth".

Jessica B. Harris Presents: Pandora's Box

The human voice is music that works as a tuning fork for the soul. In times of trouble it brings solace and comfort. We also find refuge in stories - they can allay our fears, comfort our anxieties and instruct us on better ways to be. On this series, renowned culinary historian and author Jessica B. Harris shares stories and reads poems from around the world. Some might bring a smile of recollection or a nod of recognition - others might startle with their aptness to todays world. May they all help us find peace of mind body and soul. The first episode in this series is an adaptation of Pandora's Box by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.