17th Annual Reciprocity
Event Date:
April 17, 2026
Event Time:
6:00 pm
Event Location:
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport, 500 Stevens Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19113, USA
Event Description
Join us on Friday and Saturday, April 17th & 18th, 2026, as Spotlight On Jazz & Poetry (SOJP) marks its 17th Anniversary with our annual fundraising celebration, themed “Reciprocity.” This year’s event will be held at the Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport, 500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
Friday Night: Poetry, Music & Celebration
The festivities begin with a cocktail hour and light fare, followed by a special performance from our featured poet UNCLE Turp_thepoet.
Afterward, the stage opens for an open mic session, inviting guests to share their talents. The evening concludes with an unforgettable musical journey led by DJ Special K.
Saturday Night: A Fusion of Art Forms
The celebration continues with a cocktail hour and sumptuous buffet, leading into our special presentation of “Reciprocity” — a conversation between two art forms. Enjoy the soulful sounds of The Naomi Cuellar Quintet, our featured musical ensemble for the evening, with special guest James C. Ellerbe.
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