# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: How do you summarize a healing journey? Celebrate the launch of “Leaving the Dust and the Weeds,” a collection of poetry by Monica D. Vance.About this EventThis is a free event but Monica's book will be available for sale and signing. Free food will be provided as well.Monica will be joined by special guests Chadria Major Thomas, Jessi Bankston, and Kou Tukala Nyan. Chadria will dazzle the audience as the MC. Jessi will render a stirring, rootsy music performance. Monica will perform her original poetry. Kou will engage Monica in a thoughtful Q&A about her debut poetry collection.Expect to be inspired to grow, heal and dreamAbout the book:Grow. Dream. Heal.How do you summarize a healing journey? You want to heal. You want to grow. You want to dream. But how do you do it? You must see yourself. You must see yourself beyond the hurtful words that your mother, father or friend said to you. With new eyes, you’re able to leave the dust and the weeds. Your heart is revived. This healing collection of poetry takes you from pain and sadness to rediscovery. To remembering the dreams of your childhood. To seeking the more that is for you.About the author:Born and raised in Massachusetts, Monica D. Vance is a poet who provokes audiences to heal and grow through passion and mental health insights. Now based in Rhode Island, Monica has been featured on poetry stages in the New England area.In between poetry performances and her work as a therapist, Monica is also an ice cream expert who graduated from UMass-Amherst with a BA in Afro-American Studies and an MSW from Wheelock College.If you want more of Monica’s insights or ice cream expertise, you can find her on Instagram @themonicadvance and monicadvance.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/book-launch-party-for-leaving-the-dust-and-the-weeds-by-monica-d-vance/100001989414849368 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Public Shop & Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Public Shop & Gallery - **lat**: 41.8154815 - **long**: -71.44261809999999 - **full address**: Public Shop & Gallery, 50 Agnes Street, Providence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d4a311163f6a786a631a00281918124e5fc654b2aac939b81573b9570ed4dc5c-rimg-w1200-h600-dce09987-gmir.jpg?v=1779140981 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance being held? - **A:** Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Public Shop & Gallery, 50 Agnes Street, Providence, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance? - **A:** Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance is organized by Monica D. Vance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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