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Event
BOOST Heather Askeland!
Sweet Community,
The poet Heather Askeland needs a BOOST! In 2013, Heather, our warmest, gentlest light, left her Seattle nest for counseling school in San Francisco. A few months in, after a painful deterioration, her mother passed away. The stress of losing her only familial connection re-triggered Heather's Lyme. The symptoms are neurological and life-impeding. Without relatives willing to help, Heather does not have the resources to cover medical and living expenses.
On August 1st, Heather's friends and supporters will come together for an evening of summer poetry. All proceeds will go towards the recovery of her well-being. "BOOST Heather Askeland!" will be a testament to community - both artistic and heart-bound - and its total outpouring when we must look out for one of our own.
Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door
Or become a BOOSTER! The $50 ticket gets you a front row seat.
Featuring:
Greg Brisendine
Anis Gisele
Tara Hardy
Chris Hartson
Mac MacDonald
Nicole Masangkay
Carissa Meier
Heather Askeland is a poet, fiddler, and aspiring healer from Minneapolis and Brooklyn. She began writing poetry in 2010 at Bent Writing Institute and is convinced that doing so saved her heart, if not her life (though she admits she is prone to hyperbole). Since then her work has appeared in Breadcrumb Scabs, Word Riot, and Boxcar Poetry Review, and in 2012 she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Heather is currently learning to thrive beyond the confines of chronic illness. See the video for her fundraising campaign here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47aap_9DTT0
Accessibility Information:
Hugo House is a wheelchair accessible venue.
This is a scent-free event. Please do not wear perfumes, essential oils and/or other scented body, hair and clothing products. People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) are part of this event. Out of respect for those with MCS, we ask you to be fragrance free. Important note: We cannot be sure of an entirely scent-free environment as we'll be sharing Hugo House with another audience (in the adjoining theater) that night. For other accessibility questions, contact Tara at wordyfemme@hotmail.com.
What is the BOOST model, you ask? BOOST is a grassroots model that people can use to raise money for health care costs. Tara was inspired to create it after attending one of the regular queer events in Portland, Oregon that benefits a different community member each time. She has long thought that Seattle needs just such a thing, but BOOST is not just for Seattle, you can use it anywhere! Just email wordyfemme@hotmail.com for information. Part of the BOOST model involves hosting a benefit in the form of a show. Thank you for your interest in BOOST!
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LocationRichard Hugo House (View)
1634 11th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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