Category: Blog

  • My Takeaway from “The Forest”

    I’ve been known in the past to be that guy who is always working and rarely takes a real vacation. This year, I decided to change that by adding a few “experiences” to my calendar—pre-planned opportunities for creative respite. One of those experiences was my long trek to Rothbury, Michigan, in mid-June for the Electric…

  • Why the Cultural Foundation Deserves Your Support

    Communities that welcome and celebrate the arts — visual arts, music, drama, dance, comedy, film, and more have been shown to be communities that thrive socially, culturally, and economically. The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is working to build such communities here in Harrison County, but we can’t do it without your support. Here are…

  • Jason Young’s “Three Things” Speech

    Recently Jason Young spoke in Charleston as part of FestivALL’s “Three Things” series. This live series—now in its 10th season—asks its three participants to speak about their first, favorite, and future. The interpretation of these instructions, though, is left up to each participant. The Three Things series, created and directed by Jeff Shirley, is an…