Thursday, August 22, 8:00-11:00 PM
McCarthy Quad

ADMISSION: 
Admission is free and open to current USC students, staff, and faculty.

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DESCRIPTION: 
Kick off the 2024–25 year and celebrate the powerful role the arts play in inspiring and connecting our community! This dynamic festival of live performances and interactive experiences is part of the Trojan Welcome Experience for USC students.

The unforgettable evening will spotlight a dynamic array of guests from the USC arts community: 
–Live music by Meghan Chen, Luna Day, Love Keyyz, Mariachi Troyanos de USC, and Moray
–Live music and visuals by LZ (Louzhang) and Angela Wenyang Hou
–Dance performance and workshop by NSQK
–Drag performance by Rae Oblivion
–Poetry by Shandela Contreras, finalist for the California Youth Poet Laureate and Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate
–Hosted by Javon Johnson, three-time National Poetry Slam champion
–DJ sets by Slaterrose

Plus:
–Interactive arts activations 
–Representatives from USC’s art schools and museums
–Tabling by Arts in Action, the Arts & Climate Collective, and the USG Performing Arts Committee
– Photo ops 
– FREE V&V t-shirts and merch 
– FREE food

Presented by USC Visions and Voices.