Arts

Xtra West Cultural Series: Sep 9

This month, Barbara Baumgartner and David James Graham

By Hywel Tuscano • September 17, 2008 8:00 pm EDT

The second Tuesday of every month, Xtra West hosts a monthly queer showcase at Majestic Lounge (1138 Davie St).

Any interested writers, spoken word artists, musicians, poets, filmmakers and other creative artists can send samples of their work to Xtra

The Sep 9 event featured Barbara Baumgartner and David James Graham. Check out Hywel Tuscano’s video report below:

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