‘Cover Stories’ Archives
South Senior and Ceramicist Macy Gearhart Pushes Boundaries in Empowering Works
By OLIVER STRICHEZ Reprinted with permission from The Southerner, abridged for space. Entering the thick brick walls of South High, chances are you will see art. South is known for its vibrant inclusion (and at times removal) of student-made art. Murals line the hallways with an array of themes, from self-image to the murder of George Floyd. Art at South represents the diverse, artistic, and working-class values of South Minneapolis. Undoubtedly, South High has a deep connection with art; a beautiful reflection of the small but caring group of art teachers. Throughout the hours and years, they have seen thousands of students with varying skills in art and pushed them to create – to unlock their artistic potential and express themselves freely. An incredible example of South’s undying artistry is Macy Gearhart, a current senior and master ceramicist. Top: The front and back of Gearhart’s Junior bust sculpture. Below: A bumblebee mug made by Gearhart. Born the daughter [...]
Heart of the Beast Theatre is Moving!
By HOBT The marquee at the Avalon Theatre on Lake Street. Courtesy: HOBT After 36 years at the Avalon Theatre building, 1500 East Lake Street, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) intends to move to a new location and sell the building. HOBT has always been a place that welcomes all people no matter where it’s been located. Looking backFrom its humble beginnings inside a church basement, to a Lake Street storefront, to three floors above Lake Street, before settling into the Avalon Theatre also on Lake Street; the organization has helped nurture creative empowerment through the joy and magic of puppetry and education. Now, that legacy will continue in its new home. Going forward in a new location and expanding programming.“We look forward to creating and sharing collaborative spaces for artists, and comfortable, sensory-friendly spaces for anyone in the neurodivergent and disabled community,” says Elina Kotlyar, Interim Executive Director of HOBT. [...]
Eight Reasons Why Riding the Bus Could be the Most Radical Thing You Do
By MATTIE WONG In the wake of 2020, many of us reconsidered our safety and retreated from the public realm. If we had the means, we weighed our options and decided to use individual forms of transportation - automobiles, walking, biking, etc. Many of us are still a little shell-shocked and find it hard to return to public transportation. Spotted in a store window on a recent trip to Montreal. Translated, it says, "Thank you for choosing collective transportation." There are real - and imagined - issues with safety on public transportation. It’s a Catch-22 where in the retreat from public services, we also retracted the safety we GAVE when entering a public space. We left to keep our bodies safe, and in return, our bodies weren’t a safety to each other anymore. Now all our bodies are a little less safe. A friend of mine said, ‘Oh, well, I don’t take the bus because I don’t have to.’ It made me wonder if taking the bus really is a ‘have-to’ situation, or why [...]
