In The Midst of Loving (Live): One-year anniversary book release concert and apexart International Fellowship fundraiser On Saturday, March 12, Cheeraz Gormon will present, In the Midst of Loving Live, a reading of 16 of the works featured in her book with a live band comprised of some of the best talent in the city of St. Louis. She says, "We will explore music that has inspired me as an artist and writer, and is meant to provide the audience with a different experience with my poetry." The experience includes Maurice "Mo" Egeston as musical director. Egeston is a leader in the St. Louis jazz and soul scene as both a pianist and conductor. For In the Midst of Loving Live, he will be leading percussionist Duane "Jingo" Williams and drummer Grover Stewart, Jr. (Mo E All-Stars), vocalist, keyboardist Sunyatta McDermott (CaveofwordS), multitalented musician Syrhea Conway, blues guitarist Mat Wilson (JGravity Strings), and bassist Eric "Snoopy" Tyler. Tickets avialble at: Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop and Left Bank Books in the Central West End, and at the door the night of the show