Lindsey Jo Scott will be among many artists to take part in “Until Name Becomes Prayer,” Monday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Summit Artspace. The event, which will feature Samoan immigrant, poet and arts educator William Alfred Nu’utupu Giles, is free and open to the public and will pay homage to “every indigenous and immigrant mouth that had to become a history book.” The night is … [Read more...]
Flex your arts, crafts abilities with Crafty Mart workshops Nov. 25
Crafty Mart is well known for its selection of uniquely artistic handmade items, but the upcoming holiday market, Saturday, Nov. 25, also will offer attendees an opportunity to create their own handcrafted gifts. From Christmas trees made from discarded jewelry and woven necklaces to “Elf” portraits and kids’ crafts, the Crafty Mart 9th Annual Holiday Show includes a number of … [Read more...]
‘Poverty Inc.’ gets free screening next week at Akron Civic Theatre
Global attempts to combat poverty are noble, but are those involved in the poverty industry part of the solution or part of the problem? This insightful question will be addressed at a free screening of the movie “Poverty, Inc.,” Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. The movie looks at a broken system of global aid and spans 20 countries and 150 … [Read more...]
Hand-crafted jewelry helps break the chain of poverty for women all over the world (Article and Video)
Lindsey Jo Scott gingerly holds the hand-crafted jewelry, each item carrying a story disproportionately heavier than the pieces themselves. The Haitian signature bracelet holds a story of redemption and second chances. “The beads are made out of cereal boxes and Haitian clay,” says Scott. “It’s made by a group of women who without our partnerships wouldn’t be able to keep … [Read more...]
