It’s time for another Nonprofit Spotlight and, in honor of Pride month, we are celebrating the wonderful work of Point of Pride. We chose this particular org because of the direct help that they offer to their community. While the need for advocacy and legal efforts is very high right now, so is direct support …
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03-15-2023 ~ A Beautiful Cover of Heart of Glass
More than a cover, this rendition of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” by Inuktitut singer Elisapie takes an already gorgeous song and elevates it to a new level. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hat tip: Rusty Blazenhoff at Boing Boing
11-30-2022 ~ Finding Our Communities
To combat isolation and loneliness, groups like the Aloha Caftan Society and Men’s Sheds provide space for a community to develop and connections to be made. We all know by now that feeling lonely is detrimental to our health and yet many of us struggle with the feeling from time to time. Whether it’s because …
10-26-2022 ~ Spooky Scenes Starring Peeps
Our favorite confection-based art installation in Seattle is at it again, with a whole month of creative scenes to celebrate the Halloween season! We first shared the story of this ever-evolving Little Free Peep Show in a post from 2021, Jeepers, Creepers, Where’s You Get Those Peepers?, and we have been following them ever since! …
07-28-2021 ~ Stand Here For Dance Party
What could be better than an impromptu dance party? How about a planned moment of surprise, delight, community and fun?! Organized by street performance group Improv Everywhere and featuring the dance troupe Dynamic Rockers, Stand Here For Dance Party was a wonderful mixture of performance art and culture jamming. The effects on the surprised on-lookers …