Actor Danny Glover takes a photo with Elisah Boyd, 18, during the second week of the Gloster Arts Project Friday at Empire 243 Captain Gloster Drive in Gloster. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Nambi E. Kelley talks with MaAliyah Ramsey, 9, around the cake during the second week of the Gloster Arts Project Friday at Empire 243 Captain Gloster Drive in Gloster. Kelley is an actress and play writer. She said the arts saved her. Kelley is from the south side of Chicago and was introduced to the Goodman Theater at 16 and she knew that’s what she wanted to with her life. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Kelvin Cotton sings during the second week of the Gloster Arts Project Friday at Empire 243 Captain Gloster Drive in Gloster.(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Jackie Cotton Bateaste applauds Will Calhoun’s percussion performance during the second week of the Gloster Arts Project Friday at Empire 243 Captain Gloster Drive in Gloster. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

The crowd applauds Cassandra Wilson’s performance during the second week. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)