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International Women's Day, 2014.
from left to right, JCherry, Bobby Knoll, Rusa D'Alessandro, Elizabeth McKenty,and Dina Abramo Pratt
Middletown Art Academy |
International Women's Day is
celebrated on March 8 all around the world to unite women from all
backgrounds and promote equality. Here in Middletown on Sunday, March 8 at
3:00pm, at MAC 650 Art Space on 650 Main Street, Middletown, there will be 16 diversified
ladies speaking. From artists, writers, entrepreneurs, religious leaders,
mothers, and grandmothers, along with art and music. This is a day to celebrate
women and it is a tradition that is growing in the North End of Middletown.
With a history that reaches back to the early part of the
twentieth century, International Women’s Day is an important means for women to
educate, share, and exchange ideas. Here in Middletown it
all
started a few years ago in a intimate setting spearheaded by Rusa D’Alessandro. D'Alessandro is an impassioned woman, The Head Mistress and founder of Middletown Art Academy, and the producer of, The North End Gallery Walk that happens from May
thru October on the first Thursday of the month. “I am dedicated to creating a
much needed platform here in CT for future generations of women. Where women
can unite under one roof in celebration of themselves, and one another, and to
remember other great women who have come before us. Let us learn, get inspired,
network, and lend a helping hand to each other as sisters. That's what March 8th
is all about,” explained D’Alessandro.
When women join forces amazing things
can happen. It’s all about networking and reaching out to each other. Rusa
along with local artist and producer JCherry have teamed up to make this year’s
International Women’s Day a special event. JCherry is the producer of, VOICE of
the CITY a popular radio show airing on WESU 88.1FM, The Middletown Music
Festival, JCherryPresents.com, and manages her band, JCherry & The
Strawberries. They released their first album, "In The Belly Of The Beast" last spring.
“ I am a writer, broadcaster, artist, and mother. I work in
music and broadcasting. Historically men have dominated the music and
broadcasting industry. Things have changed over the last few decades. But there
is still a lot of inequality in pay and the treatment of women. We need to
progress further. I want my daughters to have a level playing field where gender doesn’t matter, only your skills and talents do,” explained JCherry.
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JCherry
artist, producer, emcee,
VOICE of the CITY, WESU 88.1FM
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According
to D’Alessandro, the time is now, more than ever, to educate, to share, and to
positively inspire and encourage woman of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of
life. This year
the International Women's Day 2015 theme is:
MAKE IT HAPPEN. The local speakers exemplify, MAKE IT HAPPEN, on daily
basis. All around the world, International Women's Day represents an
opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater
equality. MAKE IT HAPPEN is a means to encouragee
effective action for advancing and recognizing women. Connecticut is a melting pot of empowered women.
Special
Guests:
1.Kate
Drew - Educator at Renbrook School in
West Harford, CT
3.
Michele Rock - Social Services
5.
Floresia V Allen - Allen’s Abatement Services and Founder S.W.E.E.T Potato
Society Inc 501(c)3 Sisters Working, Educating & Evolving Together and
N.A.W.I.C Region 1 Member at Large New England
9. Marguax Hays ,Vocalist/Performance Artist
Suggested
Donation of $15, please. Part of your donation will go to benefit ART ANGEL
Scholarship.
Through North End Action Team Middletown Art Academy provides
economically disadvantaged children in Middletown’s North End with the
opportunity for a quality, values-based, fine art education in a safe
environment
http://middletownartacademy.com/scholarship/ Raised funds would sponsor
one + lucky girl (s) allowing them to follow their hearts passion by paying for
their private art lessons and all art supplies at MAA.
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/middletownconnecticutusa#.VOzfvjgR9Cv
