They celebrated and she heard

It was January 16, 2011 in Williamsburg and the club thumped Punky Reggae as the attendees trickled in. The line was short, it was frigid cold and icy. I made my way around the club and up to the highest floor where the talent was. Some of the players I knew and others I would say hello and move on. "5 minutes everyone!" rang down the dressing room hall. I exit and head back down to the clubs main floor and position myself for the start of the show. The show begin with still images of her and then a video of one of her last interviews. The video easily 20 feet high of her expressing her philosophy had everyone in the room locked in. Locked in on her every word... The host and hostess for the night gave great praises of her life's travel and personal experiences with her. As the performers graced the stage with stories and heartfelt laughter and tears. They would perform their hearts out for her this night. Now The Music Hall of Williamsburg was packed and people danced to the celebration of her legacy and future of all true warriors. Her true friends and family showed up for her that Sunday evening til the break of dawn. Exactly the way she would have showed up for them. Ari Up though I only knew you for a short time... it is quite clear that you were a true warrior spirit.

Rest well Arianna Forster!
EMP

(Read more information on those who performed Ari Up Punky Reggae on January 13, 2011 blog entry)