Nature Walks with Alexy at African Heritage Garden
Alexy Irving participated in an artist residency with SAIC from April 2023 - October 2023. During this artist residency, I provided North Lawndale residents accessibility to gardens that were not easily accessible to the public. The Pippin family joined Alexy on August 12th to visit the African Heritage Garden. The African Heritage Garden is located in North Lawndale and features an Africa shaped bed, a lot of bee watering holes and herbs like Catmint and Geranium which engaged the children's attention and senses. The youth got to choose and harvest a personal herb blend for their mother to make tea out of at home.
"Lettuce Meetup" @ Urban Growers Collective in partnership with Advocates for Urban Agriculture
Urban Growers Collective hosted a introduction event for community members who were interested in beginning their gardening/farming journey. The event was titled "Lettuce Meet-Up - Farm volunteer event for Black, Indigenous & People of Color" and occurred Sunday, July 11th.
Urban Growers Collective land stewards introduce themselves to the event attendee's.
Land stewards and event attendee's introduce themselves for the opening of the "Lettuce Meet-Up" event.
Urban Growers Collective's Steward gives a tour of the land for the "Lettuce Meetup" event.
Volunteers assisting each other in suiting up for land stewarding.
Bweza of @Sistasinthevillage
@Sistasinthevillage host volunteers for a good conversation.
A young volunteer removing weeds for the "Lettuce Meetup" at Urban Growers Collective on the South Side
Land Steward at Urban Growers Collective transplanting some winter greens to provide food for the community.
"Bomba con Buta" is a Chicago-based ensemble with a traditional and innovative approach to Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba.
Bomba instruments include the subidor/primo, maracas, and the cua/fua.
@bombaconbuya showcasing the communication that occurs between the lead drummer and the dancer.
@bombaconbuya singer dancing with a member of the audience.
The Black Banjo Reclamation Project Performing @ Stony Island Artist Bank
Closing Celebration for @ Black.Banjo.Reclemation 6-week Youth Project
The work of the Black Banjo Reclamation Project is all encompassing - their holistic approach to education involves hands on experience and immersion into the history of the banjo and the traditional African Culture. This program was brought to you by @MusicMovesChi @BuildChicago @DivineTheReam @SuleGreg @OldtownsSchool and @BombaConBuya
