Black Restoration Day: Performances, Art Projects, & DIY Skincare

130 Cypress Street,Providence RI 02906

10 September, 2022

Description

Listen to soothing performances by Tia Birdsong and Rocky Douglas, make a new painting for your home, and make custom scrubs and oils for yourself in this communal celebration of Black life. Kid-friendly. This event centers African, Black, Caribbean and Diasporic folks, but welcomes allies of color. Event Highlights:- Live Performances by Tia Birdsong (ukele artist) and Rocky Douglas (sound bath meditations on a steel tongue drum) - Multimedia Art Supplies for you to paint, sculpt, build, and design something magical for yourself - DIY Butters and Scrubs using raw plant butters, Himalayan salt, and other natural products -Afterparty TBA because this is a birthday party after all This event will be hosted by Rocky Douglas (@rockysrootcare), a multimedia artist, spiritual care writer, Ph.D. student, event planner, and herbalist with roots in Houston in collaboration with Tia Birdsong (@reignbow_moon), an ukelele musician, crystal jewelry maker, photographer, and multimedia artist from the Bronx. It's sponsored by the Red Ink Community Library (@redinkpvd).