Big-ass city with just a handful of creative spaces “Until we realize how atrocious it is to have a town devoid of cultural institutions in every city center, we will never be great. Not even close.”
Protecting refugees and human rights “Carter gave much to the American people and even more to millions overseas who faced persecution and human rights abuses at home.”
Third Space Project: Aub’s Lounge: Gourmet Banana Bread & Poetry "Aub’s Lounge: Gourmet Banana Bread & Poetry isn’t just a bakery, it’s a sanctuary for community and creativity."
Tumbleweed Music Festival seeks local artists for their annual logo contest "Every year, Tumbleweed Music Festival holds a logo contest."
Feeling drained? It’s time to RE:UP! "RE:UP will provide essential support and resources to facilitate personal and intergenerational healing"
The Arts Center Task Force urges Tri-Cities residents to vote YES for the arts on February 11 The Tri-Cities needs a dedicated performing arts center.
February 2025: RESILIENCE In this issue: Joel E. Nunn-Sparks is guest Arts Editor, Jenny Rieke premiers Boots in the Basin, and we celebrate the one-year anniversary of El Vuelo Informativo!
Expressionist art and fine craft pottery on display at Allied Arts Gallery at the Park Britton, Custer, and Gravenslund are on display at the Gallery at the Park from February 4 – 28. The reception is on Sunday, February 9, from 1 – 3pm.
Art and poetry (January 2025) Enjoy the art and poetry featured in our January 2025 issue of Tumbleweird
WORDACLE: Your Wordle Oracle Do you want a Wordle reading? Take a screenshot of your puzzle and email it to: wordacle@gmail.com.
Building resilience “To resist effectively and to advance action on climate change, immigration, human rights, or any other issue that we care about, we must be resilient.”
¿Los marcianos llegaron ya? / Are the Martians here yet? BILINGUAL: “Si se investiga a fondo sobre las momias, la historia de la humanidad no será la misma.” / “if the Nazca mummies are thoroughly investigated, humanity’s history will never be the same.”
Boots in the Basin: a local environmental coalition “What if together we shared cultivation of the pipeline for stewards of our precious environment?”
El niño de los cohetes / The fireworks boy BILINGUAL: “His comrades were coming and going, always returning with serious faces, tired and tense.” “Sus compañeros iban y venían, a los que siempre los veía regresar con rostros serios, con cansancio y tensos.”
Storytime Bookshop is a wonderful place for kids to read and play “Every kid gets a free book the first time they come in.”
El Sueño Mexicano: Parte 4 / The Mexican Dream: Part 4 BILINGUAL: “Dado que el futuro no nos pertenece, solo podemos planificar y, en consecuencia, llevar a cabo acciones previsionales que incrementen nuestra capacidad de respuesta ante eventos desafortunados.”
Third Space Project: Hot Mess Burgers and Fries “Hot Mess isn’t just a food truck; it’s a statement: Visibility matters, and everyone deserves a seat at the table.”
REINSERCIÓN SOCIAL / SOCIAL REINTEGRATION BILINGUAL: “¿Quién es el culpable del delito? El culpable de delito es la necesidad extrema y miseria absoluta.” / “Who is responsible for crime? The root cause is extreme need and absolute misery.”
Responding to racism It is crucial for young Black individuals to understand how to address ignorance, derogatory remarks, and uncomfortable comments...
La otra concordia / The other harmony BILINGUAL: “Paz en la tierra y prosperidad para los hombres de buena voluntad.” / “Peace on earth and goodwill to all.”
PFLAG offers community support all day January 20 "They aren't just headlines — they're existential threats to real people's lives."
Rompiendo el silencio: el estigma social que enfrentan los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica / Breaking the silence: Social stigma faced by domestic violence survivors BILINGUAL: “I want to show that survivors are not to blame for their abuse, and that choosing safety over silence is an act of courage.” / “Quiero mostrar que los sobrevivientes no tienen la culpa de su abuso y que elegir la seguridad sobre el silencio es un acto de valentía.”
Emerald Spark Events takes over Clover Island Inn concert series “Quinn and Cullison said in an interview that their goals for the year include diversifying the audience and offering a wider array of music.”
Conexión / Connection BILINGUAL: “Regresando a la vida occidental, llena de electrodomésticos y aparatos que facilitan la comunicación, intento hacer un mapa de mis conexiones actuales.”
