Woodbine co-sponsors youth jam/youth climate justice workshop

Event to bridge worlds of Art & Sustainability
Soulaju Youth Jam: Friday, January 15, 2010 @ Green Spaces Denver 6:30 – 9:30PM

On January 15th, Denver artists Molina Soleil & Aju will co-host a youth jam in collaboration with Green Spaces Denver.  The event is geared towards high school students, but is open to young people of all ages.  College students are encouraged to attend.

The purpose of the event is twofold: 1) to create a safe, fun, and dynamic environment that brings together youth from across the city for a night of art, entertainment, and community education; 2) to get young people of diverse backgrounds interested in green activism and sustainability issues.

The event will feature art and entertainment by internationally recognized spoken word artist The Original Woman, poets Ara Cruz and Jozer of Café Cultura, Hip-Hop artist and producer DJ Cavem, local women’s Japanese drum group Mirai Daiko, and Hip-Hop/Neo-Soul fusion duo Molina Soleil & Aju, who will be releasing an album with DJ Icewater later this month. Workshops will be facilitated by permaculturist and activist Shannon Francis and educator and environmental activist Neambe Leadon, among others.

The event has been organized by Molina Soleil & Aju and Josh Watkins.  Josh is a local youth advocate and organizer who works with Flobots’ Fight with Tools organization and Challenge Day Denver.  In addition to Green Spaces, other event organizers include the Woodbine Ecology Center, Challenge Day Denver, and Blue and Yellow Logic.

Logistical information:

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will be responsible for getting themselves to and from the event.  Green Spaces Denver is located in Five Points at1368 26th St. (Walnut & 26th).  Some food will be provided by local vendors, but attendees should eat dinner before the event if possible.  Concerned parents should be advised that youth may hear some profanity and adult content in the music and poetry.  The overall vibe will be positive.  Social justice awareness is the main goal of the event.

Event page: www.soulaju.com/youth

For more information about the event contact: Molina Soleil & Aju (MO-LEE-NA SO-LAY & AH-JOO)
soulaju@gmail.com