‘Miscellany’ Archives
Word Image Power
By Patrick Cabello Hansel How do we communicate? How do we tell the stories that are the deepest and most important? For millennia, human beings have painted, sung, written, sculpted and otherwise expressing their longings and their bewilderment. Many times, we have done several of these at the same time. As part of April”'s National Poetry Month, the Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts at St. Paul”'s Lutheran is sponsoring a month-long exploration of the connection between the visual and the written called “Word/Image/Power”. Poets and writers from Phillips and the region will explore their vision of who we are and what we see. Look for pop-up poetry and art at different sites in the community. Participate in weekly art creation every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 at St. Paul”'s studio at 2742 15th Ave S. And participate in a big open mic/art exhibit on April 29, from 7 until?? Writers and artists of any level are invited to be a part of it. For [...]
Free Friday Film: The Mask You Live In
Our Saviour”'s Lutheran Church March 18th 7 pm The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America”'s narrow definition of masculinity. Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it. The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men. See more at: [...]
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