A local group is turning a nationwide day of performance protest into an evening focused on local talent and community engagement.
On Monday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton, a group of local artists will host “We The People,” a cabaret performance to celebrate community, showcase local talents and passions, and support community nonprofits.
Performers include:
- Lenore VanderZee
- Samantha Stinson
- Angie Sweigart-Gallagher
- Cully Long
- Rebecca Weld
- Rivka Rocchio
- students from SLU and SUNY Potsdam, and more.
Learn more about missions, volunteer opportunities, and making donations to the organizations vital to our community. Organizations in attendance will be:
- GardenShare
- Deep Root Center for Self-Directed Learning
- Boys & Girls Club of Massena
- Church and Community Program
- Frederic Remington Art Museum
- Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
- Local Living Venture
- Girl Scouts
- Disabled American Veterans
- St. Lawrence University Volunteer Services
- Renewal House
- Reachout
- Canton Farmers Market, and more
“We The People” is being organized by an independent group of local performance artists and activists. The event is a Donate-What-You-Can and all proceeds will be divided amongst the non-profits participating in the event.
Details and an updated performers list can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/297298327353343/.