About The Event
Summary: GC will rise in 2014 creating awareness concerning issues of abuse and bring a sense of empowerment through creative expression involving ART, DANCE & POETRY at the Garrett College Community Aquatics and Recreation Complex on Feb 14, from 7-8 p.m.
This event is open to anyone regardless of gender, orientation, race, age or experience. We are ALL artists of change. Anyone is invited to participate in one or all three creative expressions.
7:00 p.m. ART
Creatively express by decorating a Letter. Choose one letter from the name of a survivor to decorate and post physically in the studio.
7:30 p.m. DANCE
We will dance to "Break the Chain"
Have a moment of silence for those who have died due to abuse around the world.
7:45 p.m. POETRY
Collective Reading of the MensRising:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7Zw4P8LPo&feature=player_embedded
All donations will benefit the Dove Center.
For those who would like to learn the dance to "Break the Chain" collectively, free sessions at various times and locations will be offered-email Shelley at
[email protected] for details and registration. Sunday, Feb 9th @ 5 and Tuesday Feb, 11 @ 6:30 at Jazzercise
Wednesday, Feb 5th and 12th @ Brenda's Body Shop
For those who want to learn the steps on their own click here for a tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pEfxjIez8r0
*What to Wear*
Red, Pink and/or Black
About The Organizer
Shelley Argabrite
First, I am a mother passionate about creating equality for future generations and raising awareness concerning sexual violence and domestic abuse. Secondly, I am a community member who has a desire to join this global movement and bring it home to help. I see this as a beautiful beginning for a community prevention effort where everyone can "do" something. Finally, I operate Brite U, Integrative Wellness Services offering a unique blend of Somatic Education to provide ease and promote balance. Other offerings include non-invasive Bodywork-Reflexology, Mind/Body/Spirit group fitness classes through the Nia technique and wellness coaching.
Join us, a growing number of individuals and organizations committed to taking a stand against violence toward women and children.
Collaborators/Sponsors (updated weekly)
Garrett College Community Aquatics Recreation Complex
Dove Center
Brite U, Integrative Wellness Services
Snowy Mountain Construction LLC
Jazzercise
Bowser Insurance Agency
Ditch Pro
Mountain Postal
Brenda's Body Shop
Destiny Life Church
Garrett County Health Department
Xtreme Power Sports
The Republican News
Team Pro-Motion
Judy Center
Garrett College
Preston Memorial Hospital
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