‘Arts’ Archives
Dave’s Dumpster: June ’23
Dave Moore & Linnea Hadaway have lived here since the Reagan 80s and became life partners while originating the cartoon series “Spirit of Phillips.”
What’s Happening with MayDay?
By the Board of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Reprinted with permission by HOBT, edited for length. Find the full announcement at https://hobt.org/home/mayday-released/. The Medicine Woman Mojiganga puppet, crafted and designed by Gustavo Boada with youth from Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue, looms over the MayDay Festival crowd in 2022, surrounded by Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue dancers. Photo Credit: Spencer Joles. In February 2023, the Board of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) decided to release MayDay Celebrations to the community. Following our announcement on March 15, 2023, future MayDay events or actions will be independently produced by community groups, and not part of official HOBT programming. A BOARD DECISIONAfter years of evaluations and consultation with artists, staff, MayDay Council (MDC), and community members, the HOBT Board of Directors voted unanimously to release MayDay, as part of our responsibility to the long-term [...]
Invitation to Community Groups!
From the HOBT Puppet Library: The masks pictured were crafted by the many hands of HOBT artists and its loving community over years and years of operation. Photo Credit: Uche Iroegbu It is always sad to see a beloved community event end, but we are excited about new possibilities with the decentralized MayDay Celebrations! Remember the alley as you are planning a future MayDay event (or any community event) - to publicize in the alley, email information to copydesk@alleynews.org.Of special note for your future events: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is hosting a new Puppet Library that will lend puppets and masks to the public for FREE! Learn more at https://hobt.org/puppet-library.
