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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Nathan Brown
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series\nWe are bringing back our popular songwriting workshop series! Each session will feature a different professional songwriter to share tools of the trade and facilitate a writing activity to help you get those creative juices flowing. \nWe encourage musicians and songwriters of all skill levels to attend! If you are an absolute beginner who aspires to write lyrics or melodies\, you will learn some tools and activities to help you get started. Or if you already have a few songs in your repertoire\, you’ll gain some new prompts and a space to do more writing\, receive constructive feedback\, and meet other creatives. \nMeeting Link\nMeeting ID: 952 1905 7440\nPasscode: 315053 \nThe meeting link will be posted a week before the event. For updates\, sign up for our Community Conversations email list here. Email eric@artsparktx.org if you have any questions. Please let us know one week in advance if you need any accommodations. \nWe are excited for Nathan Brown to facilitate our May 2021 workshop! \nNathan Brown\nAbout Nathan Brown\nNathan Brown is an author\, songwriter\, and award-winning poet living in Wimberley\, Texas. He holds a PhD in English and Journalism from the University of Oklahoma where he’s taught for over 20 years. He served as Poet Laureate for the State of Oklahoma in 2013/14\, and now travels full-time performing readings\, concerts\, workshops and speaking on creativity\, poetry\, and songwriting. \nNathan has published over 20 books. Most recent are his new collection of poems\, In the Days of Our Unrest\, the second in a series now known as the Pandemic Poems Project\, that deals with the year of Covid-19\, and a new travel memoir Just Another Honeymoon in France: A Vagabond at Large. Karma Crisis: New and Selected Poems\, was a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize and the Oklahoma Book Award. His earlier book\, Two Tables Over\, won the 2009 Oklahoma Book Award. His album of all-original songs\, The Streets of San Miguel\, was released this last year. \nHe’s taught memoir\, poetry\, songwriting\, and performance workshops from Tuscany and Ireland to the Sisters Folk Festival in Oregon\, the Taos Poetry Festival\, the Woody Guthrie Festival\, Laity Lodge\, the Everwood Farmstead Foundation in Wisconsin\, as well as for Blue Rock Artist Ranch near Austin\, Texas. \nAnd his online live video series The Fire Pit Sessions—inspired by the Pandemic Poems Project—has had over 35\,000 views. At over 100 episodes now\, in which Nathan reads a few poems from the book series and performs a song at the end\, now has an established following of loyal viewers. \nNaomi Shihab Nye said about Nathan’s book\, My Salvaged Heart: “Brave new world! The sizzle of couplings and uncouplings – attraction and romance\, ineffable magnetism\, mysterious as ever – but doused with a savory dose of Nathan Brown humor\, a tilted long-ranging eye that sees the next bend in the road even when he’s standing right here\, firmly planted.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/songwriting-series-nathan-brown/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Songwriting Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nA link to the virtual event will be posted here several days beforehand and join our newsletter to get the information via email.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-05-12/2021-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T205926
CREATED:20210308T183815Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Thinkery and Verse
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, April 28th (7:00 PM CDT)\, to chat with Thinkery and Verse founders Dr. John Meyer (US Army Ranger) and Karen Alvaredo\, who are also the co-creators of the AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica Podcast. \nThis new podcast\, produced by Art Spark Texas with funding from the Texas Commission on the Arts\, is hosted by Karen and features stories and discussion which explore new dimensions of Latinx military service\, interwoven with excerpts from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. \nJoin the Conversation\n \n\nMeeting Link (GoToMeeting)\nMeeting ID: 750589629\nJoin our newsletter\nConnect on Facebook\nQuestions? Email susan@artsparktx.org\n\nABOUT COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS\nArt Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nSupport our programs: Donate to Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Jeremy Schack
DESCRIPTION:Our guest for this Virtual Community Conversation is April Artist of the Month Jeremy Schack. He is a multi-talented Arlington\, Texas artist. Read more about Jeremy on our blog. \nJoin the Conversation\n \n\nMeeting Link (GoToMeeting) \nMeeting ID: 112081197\nJoin our newsletter\nConnect on Facebook\nQuestions? Email susan@artsparktx.org\n\nABOUT COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS\nArt Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \n\nSupport our programs: Donate to Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Amy Litzinger
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual Community Conversation with Advocate and Dancer Amy Litzinger on Wednesday\, March 24 at 7pm using GoToMeeting. \nDisability advocate\, artist\, writer\, and dancer Amy Litzinger was our final 2020 Artist of the Month. She will join us along with Body Shift dancer and choreographer Tanya Winters to talk about Amy’s experiences and what’s next for her. \nJoin the Conversation\n \n\nMeeting Link (GoToMeeting)\nMeeting ID: 289861621\nJoin our newsletter\nConnect on Facebook\n\nLearn more about Amy Litzinger on our Artist of the Month blog. \nAbout Community Conversations\nArt Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nA link to the virtual event will be posted here several days beforehand and join our newsletter to get the information via email. Email questions to susan@artsparktx.org. \nSupport our programs: Donate to Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Edie Bakker
DESCRIPTION:Our guest for this Virtual Community Conversation is March Artist of the Month Edie Bakker. She is a Texas-based author and poet with a colorful and adventurous background. Edie will be talking about her work\, her personal history and will give us some writing tips\, then we will do a short writing exercise. \nJoin the Conversation\n \n\nMeeting Link (GoToMeeting)\nMeeting ID: 879525781\n\nJoin our newsletter\nConnect on Facebook\n\nLearn more about Edie Bakker on our Artist of the Month blog. \nAbout Community Conversations\nArt Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nA link to the virtual event will be posted here several days beforehand and join our newsletter to get the information via email. \nSupport our programs: Donate to Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-edie-bakker/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Glenn Towery
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for our Community Conversation with Artist of the Month Glenn Towery!\nMore details coming soon. Read April’s blog about Glenn. 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-glenn-towery/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Gene Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Spend a spicy hour with raconteur\, world traveler\, motivational speaker\, television host and lover of life\, Gene Rodgers\, on our Virtual Community Conversation. Bring your burning questions about how Gene does it all and hang on to your seats while he regales us with his adventures and witty repartee. \nWe are using GoToMeeting\nPlease click here to join from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (571) 317-3112\nAccess Code: 963-250-373 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts. \nQuestions?\nEmail Susan at outreach@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-gene-rodgers/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T203000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Virtual Card-Making Party
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and gather your card stock paper\, markers\, pencils\, paint\, stampers and ink\, cut-out pictures from magazines\, miscellaneous paper ephemera and get ready to be creative. There will be some creative prompt challenges (participation is optional)\, and we’ll take some time to show off our new creations. \nThis is all about hanging out and making fun art in a relaxed\, conversational setting. \nMeeting Link.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-virtual-card-making-party/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201202T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Hannah Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Community Conversation with Visual Artist Hannah Lee. Hannah is a professional artist here in Austin and was featured as our November Artist of the Month. \nHannah’s paintings and prints focus on the human form\, in particular\, the portrait. In this conversation\, Hannah will discuss the ideas behind her work as well as lead us in a guided portrait drawing activity. Bring a photo reference\, perhaps of a loved one\, and let this be the spark for a holiday gift. \nIf you are an absolute beginner who aspires to understand the human face\, or a practicing professional\, you will learn some tools and methods to help you refine your portraits. \nIf you have any questions\, or need an accommodation (48 hours notice is needed)\, please contact outreach@artsparktx.org \nSign up for notifications for future Community Conversations here. \nCommunity Conversation with Hannah Lee\nWednesday\, Dec 2\, 2020 7 PM – 8 PM (CT)\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3212\nAccess Code: 468-246-349\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-hannah-lee/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community Conversations: Skye Howell
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday\, November 18 (7-8:00 PM CT) about honoring Native American Heritage: Beyond the Land Acknowledgement and Diversity months. We will have a conversation with Skye Howell\, MEd\, CTRS\, Potawatomi/Ottawa\, (she/hers) Native American advocate\, restorative educator and author. She will share the significance of offering a Land Acknowledgement and what it means to move beyond and truly honor Native Americans in our community\, culture and arts. \n \nSkye Howell is a White Native woman who was detribalized when her father was removed from their Native family and community at the age of 5. She is a proud Austin ISD parent of a first grader\, a circle keeper and anti-racist educator who advocates for Educational Equity regardless of race\, ability level\, gender\, sexual orientation\, religion or other differences. She uses art\, music\, literature and movement to curate spaces of healing and restoration in her community. \nThe Roundtable is free to attend and will be recorded. We use the GoToMeeting app\, please consider downloading the app now. \nCaptioning available with 48 hours prior notification to outreach@artsparktx.org \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting. \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3212 \nAccess Code: 492-813-965 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts. Click here to install the app. \nQuestions? Contact Susan Slattery\, susan@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-community-conversations-skye-howell/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T190000
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: Robert Kelley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last installment of our fall Community Conversations: Songwriting Workshop Series. We encourage musicians and songwriters of all skill levels to attend! If you are an absolute beginner who aspires to write lyrics or melodies\, you will learn some tools and activities to help you get started. Or if you already have a few songs in your repertoire\, you’ll gain some new prompts and a space to do more writing\, receive constructive feedback\, and meet other creatives. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 870 7690 8919\nPasscode: 261234 \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,87076908919#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,261234# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,87076908919#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,261234# US (San Jose)\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfiRFlFbU \nEmail eric@artsparktx.org to be added to our list. Please let us know one week in advance if you need any accommodations. \nWe are excited to welcome Art Spark 2020 Artist of the Year Robert Kelley to facilitate our third workshop! \nRobert Kelley\nAbout Robert Kelley\nRobert Kelley formed Blue Mist while attending the University of Texas in Austin. In the 30+ years since\, the band has been entertaining diverse audiences with a variety of rhythm & blues\, jazz\, soul\, and popular music. The band has been regulars at central Texas’s most popular nightclubs and performed with various national acts such as Little Milton\, Joe Simon\, D. Train\, The Platters\, Pinetop Perkins\, grammy-winning R&B group The Manhattans and R&B/hip-hop singer Anthony Hamilton. Five of the group’s six members attended and graduated from the Texas School for the Blind. \nABOUT ART SPARK TEXAS\nArt Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired\, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities. \nIf you enjoy our Community Conversations Songwriting Series\, please consider making a Donation today.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/songwriting-series-robert-kelley/
CATEGORIES:Songwriting Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community Conversations - ATXgo! Parks Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Community Conversation and panel discussion with Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates members who will discuss their experiences visiting Central Texas parks. Also\, Emily Shyrock\, MSSW – Art Spark Texas Board President and Director of the UT Austin Services for Students discuss her recent visit to McKinney Falls state park and the new Grit wheelchair rentals. \nThe roundtable will be led by ATXgo Coordinator Gina Woodruff and Speaking Advocates’ Boye Nagle. Joining the conversation will be moderator Susan Slattery\, Director of Outreach. \nVirtual Community Conversation\nWednesday\, October 28\, 2020\n7:00 PM-8:00 PM \nThe Roundtable will be recorded. Captioning available with 48 hours prior notification to outreach@artsparktx.org \nCommunity Conversation – ATXgo and Parks Roundtable\nWed\, Oct 21\, 2020 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CDT)\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/748718853  \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (646) 749-3122\nAccess Code: 748-718-853\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/748718853
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-community-conversations-atxgo-parks-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: Gaelynn Lea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second installment of our fall Community Conversations: Songwriting Workshop Series. Musicians and songwriters of all skill levels are encouraged to attend! If you are an absolute beginner who aspires to write lyrics or melodies\, you will learn some tools and activities to help you get started. Or if you already have a few songs in your repertoire\, you’ll gain some new prompts and a space to do more writing\, receive constructive feedback\, and meet other creatives. \nMeeting Information\nSongwriting Series: Gaelynn Lea\nWed\, Oct 7\, 2020 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CDT)\nMeeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/379301309\nAccess Code: 379-301-309\nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3212 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/379301309 \nEmail eric@artsparktx.org to be added to our list. Captioning and ASL will be provided. Please let us know if you need other accommodations. \nWe are excited to welcome Gaelynn Lea to facilitate our second workshop! \nIf you enjoy our Community Conversations Songwriting Series\, please consider making a Donation today. \nAbout Gaelynn Lea\nGaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016\, and not long after she hit the road with her husband Paul. So far she has toured in 45 states and 9 countries\, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Gaelynn Lea has appeared in several major festivals over the years\, including SXSW\, Winnipeg Folk Festival\, and Reykjavik Arts Festival. She has opened for well-known bands such as Wilco\, The Decemberists\, LOW\, The Jayhawks\, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. \n  \nGaelynn Lea poses with her violin.\nGaelynn Lea performs from her electric wheelchair. She began playing violin 26 years ago after a creative music teacher helped her to adapt a playing style that suits her frame. Lea holds her instrument like a tiny cello and loops her classically trained rhythms and melodies with her Memory Man pedal to create a “symphonic cacophony that is both glorious in its reach and profoundly introspective”. (Ear to the Ground) Her original songs explore the contrasting nature of existence—dark and light\, birth and death\, anger and forgiveness\, sorrow and joy. Gaelynn Lea’s “music is imbued with a melancholic poetry so potent it must be heard to be believed.” (Boston Globe) \n  \nIn addition to performing and recording\, Gaelynn also does speaking engagements about Disability Rights\, finding inner freedom\, and accessibility in the arts. In recent years\, she has used her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. So far she’s been able to share her perspective on PBS NewsHour\, BBC World News\, The Moth Radio Hour\, and through two widely-viewed TEDx Talks. \nGaelynn Lea is currently working on a memoir about her touring adventures and disability advocacy that she plans to release in 2022. Since the Coronavirus pandemic halted her traveling\, Gaelynn has been performing a weekly concert on YouTube to fans who join her every Sunday afternoon from all over the world. \nAbout ART SPARK TEXAS\nArt Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute by creating an arts-inspired\, inclusive community of individuals with diverse abilities. \nIf you enjoy our Community Conversations Songwriting Series\, please consider making a Donation today.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/songwriting-series-gaelynn-lea/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Songwriting Series
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: Dustin Welch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first installment of our fall songwriting workshop series. Wednesday\, September 2nd\, 7-8 pm CDT. This course will include three sessions\, each facilitated by a different songwriter. Musicians and songwriters of all skill levels are encouraged to attend! If you are an absolute beginner who aspires to write lyrics or melodies\, you will learn some tools and activities to help you get started. Or if you already have a few songs in your repertoire\, you’ll gain some new prompts and a space to do more writing\, receive constructive feedback\, and meet other creatives. \nWe are thrilled to have Dustin Welch lead our first workshop! Read more about Dustin below. \nCommunity Conversation with Dustin Welch \n\nWed\, Sep 2\, 2020 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CDT)\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/431901685\nYou can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122\nAccess Code: 431-901-685\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/431901685\n\nEmail eric@artsparktx.org to be added to our email list or if you need any accommodations. \nAbout Dustin\nDustin Welch\nA Nashville native\, Dustin Welch grew up surrounded by writers\, singers\, pickers\, and artists of all kinds. At an early age\, he was exposed to the literary value of song form\, and formed his own unique style of storytelling. Appalachian grooves and melodies coupled with lyrics\, strange and beautiful. He encountered solid recognition for his talent and hard driving music and lyrical style for his first two solo records Whisky Priest and Tijuana Bible\, putting him into the upper realm of Austin rockers. His long awaited third installment\, Amateur Theater\, was released in the fall of 2019. \nThe highlight of his active schedule is hosting weekly songwriting and guitar workshop in San Marcos for Armed Forces veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress for a program he founded called Soldier Songs and Voices. It’s inspiring—it’s a beautiful thing.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/songwriting-series-dustin-welch/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Songwriting Series
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community Conversation with Antoine Hunter
DESCRIPTION:​Our August 2020 Artist of the Month award-winning Deaf dancer\, choreographer\, instructor and advocate Antoine Hunter is featured. Joining him will be Art Spark Dance Director Silva Laukkanen. Learn more about Antoine at https://buff.ly/31mtKNr \nWednesday\, August 26\, 7-8:00 pm CDT. \nFree on Go To Meeting \nMore info and a link to join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/events/750942155694449/ \nArt Spark Dance
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-community-conversation-with-antoine-hunter/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Dance
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