A project that combines performance, mapping, walks and
international exchange is winding down in Detroit with walks and a
performance.
Walk & Squawk explores how people make their own paths; how and
why people's paths cross; and how changing patterns of movement alter
perceptions, attitudes and lives.
The project has been developed with American and South Africa-based
artists during four residencies in Detroit and KwaZulu-Natal since 2003.
Walk & Squawk is hosting "Walks Around The Block," a series of
walks that ask participants to observe, photograph, draw, write,
videotape, share stories and create personal maps of different
neighborhoods. The first walk was in Woodbridge on Feb. 18. There will
be three more: Rivertown on Feb. 25 (meet at Atwater Brewery); Cass
Corridor, March 4 (meet at the Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward); and
Heidelberg, March 11 (meet at Franklin Wright Settlements, 3360
Charlevoix). The events start at 1:30 p.m. and registration is
required. It is free, but a donation to the project is recommended.
The project comes to its conclusion with the premiere of a new
theatre piece, March 29-April 9. This will be the first theatrical
performance at the new Boll Family YMCA Downtown.
For more information go to www.walksquawk.org.
Source: Melissa Bunker, Walk & Squawk spokesperson
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