‘Arts’ Archives
POWDERHORN365 2015 PHOTO BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
Every day last year, a special photo was taken to capture the life, character, activities, and scenes of the Powderhorn Park neighborhood. The seven weekly volunteer photographers, plus a few guests, snapped these 365 interesting and artful photos, and all are now preserved in a photo book published by the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association. You can order the book by visiting the project”'s website, wwwpowderhorn365.com, and clicking on the link near the top: Powderhorn365, The Books. “We hope the photos on these pages will open our eyes to the wonder of other people and break down the barriers that foster fear and injustice. Information is powerful. Alternative media(Like Southside Pride and The Alley) and social media (including the Powderhorn e-democracy forum) can bridge the gaps in understanding and acceptance of differences.””¦Gayla Ellis from the Introduction. This is the seventh year that PPNA has produced an annual photo book preserving [...]
The Phillips History Museum – 2016 Phillips youth learn about and share stories of migration in our neighborhood
By Bart Buch Director of Youth and Community Programs In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Photos by Bruce Silcox The Phillips History Museum is a playful, interactive art installation exploring the history of the Phillips neighborhood. Created by artists from In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) in partnership with neighborhood youth from the United Tribes of Little Earth, Waite House, and the Collaborative Village Initiative, this annual event is part of HOBT”'s ongoing Phillips Project. On Wednesday, March 16th the 2016 Phillips History Museum explored themes of ”˜migration”'. The event was generously hosted by the nearby American Swedish Institute, who endeavor to provide a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts. In conjunction with the event, a project called Green Card Voices joined the exhibition. Green Card Voices”' mission is to share [...]
Howard”'s Recommended MOVIES of 2015
“Sicario” (R) (Action/Crime/Drama) Director: Denis Villeneuve. “The Hateful 8” (R) (Crime/Drama/Mystery) Director: Quentin Tarantino. “71”(R) (Action/Drama/Thriller/Civil War) Director: Yann Demange. “It Follows” (R) (Horror/Mystery/Thriller) Director: David Robert Mitchell. “When Marnie Was There” (PG) (Animation) Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi. (Japanese in English subtitles.) “The Big Short” (R) (Biography/Drama), Director: Adam McKay. “Mad Max: Fury Road” (R) Director: George Miller. “Trumbo”(R), Director: Jay Roach. “The Danish Girl” (R) Director: Tom Hooper. “Phoenix” (PG-13) Director: Christian Petzold. (German in English subtitles.)
