At this year's Ingenuity Fest, we'll be exploring the concept of flight-not just as a physical aerial act but as a brilliant, imaginative, and unrestrained exercise in expression. A raw tribute to Tupac, Nikki Giovanni, Tupac and the essence of "Thug Life" accomplished by using destruction as a creative force. We'll smash, gather, and reassemble pieces of glass, mirrors, wood, and other debris into a collaborative masterpiece.

Comedian John Grimes will be adding a lighthearted twist and extra layer of fun with his bold humor and charm. This isn't just an exhibit; it's an invitation to disrupt, connect, and create alongside like-minded souls who aren't afraid to color outside the lines.

The cover of a book titled 'Notorious Thugs: An ode to reconception' with a light blue background and a silhouette of a car with a gun and dollar signs, with the words 'Wrecks and Effects' in the lower left corner.
Event banner for ERA of Ascent scheduled for September 27-29, 2024, featuring an airplane flying above clouds on a purple sky background.
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A comedian on stage at a comedy show, wearing a light blue St. Louis Cardinals baseball jersey, holding a microphone, with a humorous facial expression and gesturing with his arm.

John Grimes

John Grimes is a standup up comedian, writer, and actor from Saint Louis, MO - home to numerous legendary comics.
John performs all across the country, featuring for touring comedians and headlining shows himself. 'Armed with Charm' and a big smile, his standup comedy has generated millions of view online. In 2018, John taped his first half-hour comedy, “Going For Broke” that he released on YouTube.