# Event Details - **Event Name**: “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Jody Yeary & Nathan Ladyzhensky combine their talents for a toe-tapping musical story hour in this "Friends of Friends" benefit performance.About this EventFriends from the hills of Kentucky and USSR’s Ukraine join forces for their theatrical and musical storytelling. Jointly named Sweet Grits, the duo’s performance features songs and stories drawn from ’s life and clinical practice as a therapist and ’s prodigious musical talents.Singer, songwriter, and storyteller shares tales drawn from her personal life and professional experience as a therapist, coach, and consultant. Her collaborator, , a “recovering classical musician,” arranges, composes, and plays a wide mix of styles and genres on multiple instruments. They combine their talents as the duo Sweet Grits.Learn about Nathan at Reverb Nation. Listen to Jody's songs at drjody.com/music/This benefit performance is offered in addition to Quakers’ free open house programs, ongoing every month on fourth Sundays from April 2025 to April 2026. The public is invited to attend any or all open house events, which include:Worship from 10 to 11 am. This is traditional “silent” Quaker worship. All are welcome, but no one is expected to attend in order to participate in other activities.Potluck meal at 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share.Free activity at noon on March 22: Community Mending Stitching Circle. Bring clothing or other textiles and join others to replace buttons, hem, patch, sew up rips, embroider, etc. Bring your garment and your own supplies. Needles and thread will be provided if you forget yours. Get cozy in this helpful circle of friends as we connect and stitch together.To see the full anniversary year schedule, visit http://tinyurl.com/140th. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d78be690-fe89-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w1200-h301-dc403427-gmir.jpg Sweet Grits' "Overcoming" program includes Jody's songs Hope Was There, Closed Minded Preachers, Hypocrisy, and Denial Has a Hard Time with the Truth. Some excerpted lyrics:HOPE WAS THEREHope was thereWhen the dark overcame meWhen the walls closed so tightWith fear all aroundI was goneThere was no one to save meTil you opened my heartStopped my tears BeforeI drownedPrecious hope of my lifeDENIAL HAS A HARD TIME WITH THE TRUTHYou can call a horse a pig.And say a mule is a duck.At the end of the dayYa all know that shits made up.Jim Crow’s backThey’re Banning books latelyIncest without RoeThey’ll make you haveyour daddy’s baby - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/overcoming-songs-stories-drama…-by-sweet-grits/100001980796799549 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, art, theatre, live-music, food-drinks, potluck, storytelling, kentucky-derby - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: San Jose Friends Meeting (Quakers) - **lat**: 37.3413411 - **long**: -121.9283173 - **full address**: San Jose Friends Meeting (Quakers), 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/137f8395bf3e6bdffed6f1a9c95eb7c03767c1e443e0fd28327cd626c754203f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769852846 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits being held? - **A:** “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at San Jose Friends Meeting (Quakers), 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits? - **A:** Tickets for “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits? - **A:** “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits is organized by San Jose Friends Meeting (Quakers). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** “Overcoming” ..songs.. stories.. drama… by Sweet Grits is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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