“One Billion Rising to End Violence” brought warmth Rallying Near Frozen Powderhorn Lake

By Mili Dutta and Ankita Deka

The One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women: Twin Cities was the catalyst bringing hundreds of people together near the shore of frozen Powderhorn Lake on February 14th, Valentine”'s Day at Powderhorn Park, Mpls

The event featured speeches from prominent local activists representing a cross section of social identity groups in the twin cities; including Elder Atum Azzahir [below]. Other items in the evening included a Bollywood dancers Rashi Mangalick, Divya Maiya, and Jinal Jhavari [above] from local artists from the Tapestry folklore dance group, a Fire dance by local performer FyreSnake, and a flash dance “Break the Chain” that has been part of the global movement was also featured. Local artists from Oya”'s Radio opened the event with their soulful music. Hundreds of people, including young children braved the cold to participate in the events. There was infectious enthusiasm in the air as the crowds cheered, danced, sang and marched. The event ended with a march around Powderhorn Park.… Read the rest ““One Billion Rising to End Violence” brought warmth Rallying Near Frozen Powderhorn Lake”

HOBT MayDay Parade & Pageant February Ideas & Support Request

photo by Liz Welch

Help Received & Need Continues

From Sandy Spieler – Artistic Director, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre

Many thanks to The Alley and its constituents for sharing my February letter about MayDay with so many people! It was picked up by the Twin Cities Daily Planet, Southside Pride Newspaper, City Pages blog, and MPR”'s State of the Arts blog. And many thanks to all of you who have responded by making donations and suggestions!!

My heart is very full from all of you asking: “What can I do?”

Here is a beginning answer of opportunities for financial and volunteer support to assure the sustaining of MayDay:

Financial Support: 

• Give online through our GiveMN/Razoo site (www.givemn.razoo.com/story/Heart-Of-The-Beast-Theatre-Incorporated) or the donation link on In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre”'s (HOBT) website (www.HOBT.org/index.php?contentID=1475)
• Give through the mail when you receive the annual MayDay funding appeal. (Call 612-721-2535 to get on In the Heart of the Beast”'s mail and e-mail lists.)
• Attend “Sustainable MayDay””“ a fundraising event on the eve of the public workshops”' opening on Friday, April 5th, 7 PM at the Avalon Theater (tickets $100 on-line at www.HOBT.org)
• Give during the public workshops in April, as we build the MayDay Parade.