Last night’s gallery opening was part of the Arts to End Violence Festival hosted by the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center as part of their Save Our Streets (S.O.S.) ceasefire initiative.
About 120 neighborhood residents attended the Arts to End Violence gallery opening held in a new art gallery on St. Johns Place, the adjoining church, and along the sidewalk. There was jazz music performed by Pastor Ken Bogan of Greater Restoration Baptist Church, film screenings of work done by filmmakers and students alike, and plenty of enthusiastic mingling. There were also opportunities for attendees to create their own inspiring messages of peace by making their own peace signs for the upcoming peace march in early-June. One guest noted that what was created by the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center was an oasis of peace. Tonight is the last day of the Arts to End Violence Festival. There will be film screenings of six short films and a documentary called Player Hating, which was filmed in Albany Projects. The event will take place at the Launch Pad (721 Franklin) at 7:00 pm. If you can't join the festivities this evening tonight then come to S.O.S. Week (June 2nd-10th)!
Hope to see you in Crown Heights!!
-Chante
(as provided by Amy Ellenbogen, Crown Heights Mediation Center)
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