| Saturday Jul 12, 2014 7:00 PM - Saturday Jul 12, 2014 9:00 PM | Free |
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Dreams Unlimited @SEATTLE (LHPAI)
One Dream Shared, Millions Inspired:
a night of inspiration, empowerment and dreams-come-true through films, spoken word, live-music and story-telling you won't want to miss!
"We want communities to begin conversations about their neighbors' dreams, hopes, and aspirations. Through our adventures, through the dreams that have been shared with us and through us living our dreams, we want to show people that it is possible. It is possible to live your dreams, be sustainable and most importantly, become the person you always wanted to be." - Tay and Val
View the video of Dreams Unlimited @BELLINGHAM:
Four years ago, Tay and Val sold everything they had, left their homes and careers in Singapore and embarked on a round-the-world journey to document and inspire dreams. Their mission: "One Dream Shared, Millions Inspired."
Their journey has brought them to 12 global destinations, meeting thousands of people and collecting a plethora of dreams on videos, photos and writings. Tay and Val have faced obstacles, been called unrealistic and lofty, but continued to look ahead and move forward on their journey even when their pockets and wallets were nearly empty.
"But with the help of humanity, we have continued to breathe life into this journey and tirelessly created ways to live our dreams of telling stories of love, life and hope." - Tay and Val
Committed to reaching all 50 States of the US; they're currently working to inspire others to pursue their passion and follow their dreams through a multi-media book, full length documentary, workshops and public speaking; but really, they want to create a global movement of dreams inspiring dreams... and YOU are invited to be part of it!
THE PERFORMANCE:
A 90 minute interactive multimedia storytelling presentation sharing inspiration, hopes and dreams through films, photos, live-music, spoken word performances and traditional oral storytelling; presented by local and regional artists.
Our intention is to inspire the audience to discover their passions and empower them to build their dreams by sharing our own stories of challenges and triumphs in pursuit of our own dreams:
Opening by Sharon Nyree Williams:
"I believe the best way to bring attention to social issues is through storytelling." Sharon Nyree Williams, has been living in Seattle for fourteen years. In 2006, she founded the collaborative arts organization The Mahogany Project. Sharon is an arts administrator, playwright, filmmaker, solo performer, producer and poet. She has recently celebrated her one-year anniversary as the Managing Director for the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas. www.sharonnwilliams.com
Storytelling and Short Films by Tay and Val:
Tay and Val are inspirational dream makers, global change agents, and multimedia, multilingual, multidisciplinary storytellers born in Singapore; currently based in Seattle - www.taynval.com. Since 2010, they've cycled and traveled around the world; collecting stories of people they've met and creating accessible and compelling content that evokes emotion, mirrors potential, and inspires possibility www.ibelievethatdreamscancometrue.com.
Live Music Improv by Swil Kanim:
Swil Kanim, a classically trained violinist, native storyteller and actor, is a member of the Lummi Nation. As a young boy, he was separated from his parents and spent the remainder of his childhood in foster homes. Through music, he found his path to healing childhood wounds and reconnect to his native roots. He has performed with the Dalai Lama for the "Seeds of Compassion" event in Seattle's Key Arena. www.swilkanim.com
Spoken Word Performance by Hollis Wong-Wear:
Hollis Wong-Wear is a writer, performing artist and creative producer based in Seattle. As a vocalist, she sings with the indie electronic dance group The Flavr Blue and was nominated for a Grammy for Album of the Year for her vocal performance on "White Walls" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. She has also produced over a dozen music videos, including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' viral hit "Thrift Shop." With her creative roots in spoken word poetry, Hollis has also been a teaching artist with Arts Corps and Youth Speaks Seattle, and handles operations for hip-hop duo Blue Scholars. www.holliswongwear.com
YOUR PARTICIPATION: #mydreamis
At the end of the event, you are invited to participate in a community art project where you write your dreams on your hands to be photographed or filmed.
This collection of dreams will then be turned into interactive community art projects at a later stage. The entire process will be documented as part of a global multimedia documentary project.
Co-create with us, a legacy of dreams inspiring dreams for your community!
 RSVP and INVITE your friends!
**Event is FREE and OPEN to PUBLIC
Limited seating available so do register for your FREE tickets!
**Support YOUR local artists
Performing artists' merchandise (CDs, T-shirts, Posters etc.) will be available for sale. Your purchases will help us continue producing works for the community.
**Food Bank Drive
Canned food donations are also welcomed for the local Food Bank.
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LocationLangston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (View)
104 17th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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