La'Ron Williams to address race and growing up in 'Elm Park, 1955'

"Listeners of every color and background are drawn into his story precisely because it is suffused with a child’s sincerity and genuine bafflement that the reality he lived didn’t match the stories he was taught about his country - or himself - on TV, at school, and in the society at large," according to a news release.

The event is part of the Understanding Race Project and tells the true tale of how race affected a young Williams and the people in the working-class part of town where he grew up. The event is intended for a more adult audience.

Williams is an award-winning storyteller who tours extensively, giving performances and teaching workshops.

Tuesday, March 12. 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students; advance tickets available at www.ticketweb.com. At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397.