This was my second time attending the networking mixer and my experience has only gotten better. I had an opportunity to promote an upcoming art and music event at Union Station that Doug Chapel and I are putting together, and to talk up stART on the Street. I had a great time talking to some break dancers and I am hoping to involve them in the March event at the station and maybe hook them up at the YMCA to teach local kids how to bust a move.

These events are so important in breaking down walls that for some reason a lot of us have, it takes the mystery out of what other people are doing in Worcester and they then become more accessible. I have a better understanding of what people in my community are doing and how I can get involved in those things. It is also nice to touch base with people who you normally only see in a club and have to yell at because the music is loud! I look forward to the next one and I am hoping to bring some more folks with me.

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duncan wrote:
I had a really interesting talk with Cliff Goodwin about the state of live music in Worcester -Duncan

I eavesdropped on this conversation for a bit. A lot of your points were right on the money Duncan. This was a real good time. The folks from Tastemakers would like to become involved too.

I think these mixers have been great as well. Looking forward to the next one. I'm especially hoping to find people interested in organizing a hip hop show somewhere in Worcester featuring local socially-conscious MCs.

-Pete (Afro-D)

MC & Trumpet player,
Giraffe
and
Soul Movement