Now, this blog is not playing politics. We don’t openly support one Presidential candidate or another. But, what we do support is awesome events in our town and especially our hood. And, next week, when the Democratic National Convention rolls into town, there are plenty of culturally wonderful events happening, right here in our own hood.

“The Manifest Hope Gallery exhibition celebrates arts pivotal role in creating cultural momentum and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the Obama campaign. The gallery exhibition highlights 5 central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement: Hope, Change, Progress, Unity, and Patriotism.”

So, while this event clearly supports one candidate, it also supports something even larger – art & culture. All next week at the Block Building, politics, art and culture will collide. Lucky us that it’s just down the block.

Get more info here.

- Sarah