Posts Tagged ‘May Day’
MayDay Festival!
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre A teen from Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue sculpts the face of the Mojiganga Medicine woman youth in El Colegio High School’s art room. La Mojiganga will make an appearance at the May 1 festivalPhoto Credit: Spencer Joles Heart of the Beast is excited to invite the community to a redesigned MayDay Celebration. The event will look different from the parade of MayDays past. In the spirit of shared leadership, local organizations MIGIZI, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue, and Roosevelt High School have been selected by HOBT’s MayDay Council as community partners to lead this year’s MayDay celebrations. Instead of a parade, there will be an art-filled political and cultural festival. This celebration will take place on May 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Four Directions Family parking lot. All are welcome to attend this free event. HOBT’s MayDay Council is a community-nominated group of majority IBPOC artists and leaders. They have [...]
MayDay is Back!
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre’s MayDay Season 2022 will look different than MayDays past! There will not be a parade. There will be amazing public celebrations. Save the Date for May 1 Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue and the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Coalition (MIRAC) are organizing a political and cultural festival for Sunday, May 1. The festival will be a block party off Lake Street with a stage for dancers and speakers, food, family-friendly art activities, and more. The intention is to collaborate with a multitude of communities living and working on Lake Street. The block party is a space for protest, celebration, and healing. Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue and MIGIZI have been engaging youth and families in their networks in art making workshops with local teaching artists to prepare. Their art will be present for all to appreciate at the May 1 block party as well! To learn more about MayDay Season 2022, visit our website: [...]
Heart of the Beast Updates, Talleres de Defensores Artisticos
RE-START The Re-start is committed to co-creation with new Executive Co-Directors (currently hiring!), as well as our incredible board, staff and MayDay Council. WE've re-enlisted the support of the MayDay Council for year two and our next move will be to welcome additional community members to conspire on holding the theatre as a community asset. Visit www.hobt.org for the full Community Report, hiring calls, and other announcements. Check out instagram to share HOBT news and the lates fundraising campaign! Artful Advocates Workshop Series: In the Heart of the Beast is excited to announce Artful Advocates Workshops: a 3 month series of free online workshops for elementary-aged children! HOBT teaching artists will guide your children through an art-making workshop on Saturday mornings. Each one-hour workshop will include the following activities: a hands-on art-making activity that can be completed at homea follow-up outdoor activitya call to action to translate your [...]
