Sasha Howell

09/10/2022

Today is the day!!!!! We'll have a full day of events today so stop down to Zeitgeist Arts! We can't wait to see you and share a safe space for community-building and fun for the whole family!

On a personal note, THANK YOU to the small army that showed up and showed out for me. I can't believe this nugget of an idea earlier this Summer is coming to fruition! And thank you to Builders + Backers! This has been an insane jounrey and I can't wait to see what comes of it! It really shows what we're capable of as a community.

I love you all and can't wait to see you today! Give me all the hugs!

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09/09/2022

Drag storytime feature! We're so happy to have Dixie Diamond and Vivian Nightshade join our team to read some great stories to the little ones! These two are not ONLY drag BEAUTIES, but they'll both be in the fashion show as well! Storytime starts at 11 so bring the kiddos down on Saturday!

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09/07/2022

Ok, this is amazing... We got a last minute VIP addition to the team! Not only helping with the event a a whole, we got DeX Santillan to join our panel discussion! I am extremely lucky to know Dex from another clothing swap he helped me organize for the Trans Day of Joy this Summer! Check out his bio, we can't wait to have a lively discussion about fashion as identity in the Q***r community with Dex and so many other awesome folx!

"DeX Santillan is a genderq***r, masculine of center, brown q***r who helps folks like himself with their gender journey and clothing. Matching outside appearances with internal gender identity. Focusing on trans masculine, non-binary and masculine of center folks,
he has been on a gender journey since he was a child, working in big box and independently owned masculine clothing stores over the last 20 years and with this experience he is able to help and guide others with their journey. DeX does this through confidence
building, coaching, clothing styling and sharing best practices alongside the whole way. DeX also does community outreach through clothing swaps and fashion shows. He can be reached at [email protected] to collaborate or be hired for one on one service.

Get tickets fast to save time at the door!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spectacle-fashions-swap-til-you-drop-tickets-395958000037

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09/07/2022

I don't know what is is in the air today but when I tell you I've been INSANELY lucky... Lucky to know the people I know, lucky to have the community of friends that I do, lucky to have an amazing kiddo to ground me (but also childcare because let's be real)...
SO, this is a gratitude post. Thank you so much to the friends who are working the event - in SEVERAL capacities. Thank you to the community members who have donated or just shared word of the event. Thank you to the amazing folx that have come out of the shadows to offer help, words of encouragement, and virtual hugs and support. It matters and I appreciate you all.
I feel really freaking good about this event and I look forward to giving you the coolest event I can offer... a clothing swap to end all clothing swaps. Get your tickets!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spectacle-fashions-swap-til-you-drop-tickets-395958000037

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09/06/2022

Happy Pride, Twin Ports! I was so inspired by the community created by ALL the events this weekend, can't wait to bring ya'll back together on Saturday to talk clothing! T-Minus 5 days!!! Get your tickets in advance! Trust me, you're gonna wanna be there.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spectacle-fashions-swap-til-you-drop-tickets-395958000037

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09/05/2022

Check out the AMAZING balloon artist we will have for the kiddos (and let's be real...adults too) for our event! Lauralloons Balloon art, we are so stoked to have you on the event team! Go check out the socials, what a balloon genius!

IG: Lauralloons
FB: http://ow.ly/9JOs50KvVMI

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Have an event coming up? Celebrate with balloons! Located in Duluth, MN, Lauralloons is ready to pro

09/03/2022

In this edition of event planning for dummies (Me, I'm the dummy)... We busted out some power tools! Check out this amazing (although a little small) photo background in all of it's glory!

Speaking of things not going EXACTLY how I planned.... It's not looking like the food truck is going to work out for our event. I'm super bummed but it was another lesson in what to do differently next time. My timeline for this project was about 3 moth and, turns out, I should have booked one around 3 months ago. Lesson learned! Sorry to anyone that is also bummed about this. BUT we're still gonna have a blast and there's some great local food near our venue if you get hungry!

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09/02/2022

We just got in an amazing set of donations this week! No spoilers but there's stuff with tags on and some REALLY fun vintage pieces! This is your one week reminder to get those donations in to get the promo code for your admission price off your ticket! *message me if you've not gotten your code* Thank you all who have donated so far, now the sorting and organizing begins!!

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08/30/2022

Hey folks!!

Here's more information about volunteering for or working the event!

Volunteers needed Thursday September 8th from 5-8 to sort clothing and prep racks for the swap. Will have pizza during that time! Hoping to have at least 5 other folks to help but will take as many as 10 that evening! Message me to be added to the list!

Volounteers also needed during the day on Friday September 9th to decorate, load in and prep the Zeitgeist venue space from 11-5... Let me know if you want in on THIS list :)

Volunteering will involve lifting, sorting, loading and unloading a uhaul, etc.

Paid event staff - I'm still looking for 8 folks that could work either the 10-1:30 shift on the 10th OR the 1:30-5 shift that day. Pay is $15 an hour and comes with a swanky event staff lanyard :)

Paid staff will be working with ticketing, assisting vendors and activities, helping patrons, end of event cleanup and load out, etc.

If you or anyone you know wants to work or volunteer for the event, feel free to message me or email [email protected] for more info!

08/24/2022

Event Supplies are here and I couldn't be more excited to give you the best event ever!!

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08/24/2022

Out hitting the streets in Duluth today! And it was during tourist season so y'all better see them and come to our event dammit.

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05/01/2018

Eleemosynary tells the emotional story of three generations of women: Echo, a sixteen year old girl and spelling enthusiast, her mother Artie, and her grandmother Dorothea. Dorothea, the woman who raised Echo and the glue that holds the family together, lies in a coma being tended to by her granddaughter. Facing the heartbreaking prospect of Dorothea's passing, Artie and Echo must figure out the nature of their relationship as mother and daughter, come to terms with the past, and learn the true meaning of love. This performance is a special CSS Theatre Senior Showcase featuring senior actors Abbilyn Primus and Shayna Schafter and visiting guest actor Sarah Jane Hale.

Photo Credit: Rob Larson