Porchside Festival - ESSAYS OF LIGHT Friday July 18 2025 at 7:00 PM

ESSAYS OF LIGHT David Stones & Kelly Walker

Spoken Word with Musical Accompaniment

Location: 60 Birch Street, Collingwood

Step into a world of poetry and music with Essays of Light, an evocative and immersive performance that explores life’s deepest emotions—loss, longing, and love. Featuring award-winning poet David Stones and renowned musician Kelly Walker, this intimate production blends spoken word with soul-stirring music, creating an unforgettable journey through the human experience.

David brings his poetry to life through captivating narration, both acapella and accompanied by Kelly’s masterful piano stylings. Kelly, a celebrated composer and performer, intertwines David’s verse with his own musical adaptations, alongside selections from his beloved Gershwin and Sondheim repertoire.

Hailed as “transformative” and “utterly spellbinding” by audiences, Essays of Light has graced cafes, wineries, dinner clubs, and theatres across Ontario. Thought-provoking, accessible, and deeply moving, this one-of-a-kind performance promises an evening of artistry that speaks to the heart and soul. Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of poetry and music.

JULY 118 @ 2pm & 7pm

Sponsor: Collingwood Celebrancy

BYOB - Bring Your Own Chair