‘Arts’ Archives
Heart Bombing on Valentine”'s Day
Neighborhood youth spread good wishes on Valentine”'s Day at the home of Joseph Spangler as a part of Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Heart Bombing initiative to share love for historic houses. In this part of the City you and Joseph think all homes have historic merit. BY SUE HUNTER WEIR Heart Bombing is a state-wide program sponsored by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. The aim is to encourage people to share their love for historic houses, churches and commercial properties in their communities. As one of the city”'s oldest neighborhoods, Phillips has many buildings to celebrate. Thanks to the Teen Leaders and young members of St. Paul”'s Church for using their creative talents to highlight the beauty and history of Phillips.
LANTERN FEST – a first time success on Marquette Plaza at end of Nicollet Mall.
Contradicting nature a rabbit trails a wolf across In the Heart of the Beast”'s Avalon Theater stage passing rows of lanterns al on their way to Marquette Paza on Dec. 21st for the First Mpls. Lantern Fest called Light the Night. Downtown at the Plaza lantern makers carried and displayed their creations for the enjoyment of a on a very brisk winter night. A First Time Success on Saturday, Feb. 21, 5”“8 PM at Marquette Plaza on Nicollet Mall between Washington Ave. S. and 3rd St. S. Lantern festivals date back to Chinese dynasties as early as 200 BC. They have since become gathering events in Europe and across the world, where children and adults alike build their own illuminated lanterns, and come together as a community. The First Mpls. Lantern Fest on February 21st was the culmination of free workshops at various locations including three at HOBT”'s Avalon Theatre at 1500 East Lake Street in the Phillips Community, at which participants [...]
“I”'m still using my torch!… I”'ll be glad to light your torch!”
In Mpls. 2 years ago, Dr. Dorothy Cotton, former Associate to Martin Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to a gathering and said, “There”'s been a lot of talk today about elders passing on the torch to the youth. “I”'m here to tell you God gave my torch to me and I am still using it! “I”'ll be glad to light your torch so that together we may light the way and fight the fight!” Dr Cotton, 84, was the Education Director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) from 1960 to 1968. Under the Carter Administration, Dr. Cotton served as the Southeastern Regional Director of ACTION, the Federal Government's agency for volunteer programs from 1978 to 1981. She has been president of a university and many other influential positions as well as her own consulting organization in which she is active today.
