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In This Issue: The word of the month - Unity

(VC)Bynum Arts promotes Unity as we Celebrate Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and the 2025 theme, “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” beautifully reflects the collective strength, unity, and influence of women who have shaped the minds and futures of generations through education, mentorship, and leadership.

We embody this spirit - empowering artists and fostering an inclusive space where women can express themselves through the arts. Dance has historically served as both a means of cultural preservation and a tool for activism from the expressive choreography of Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey to the boundary-breaking work of modern artists such as Camille A. Brown.

Let's reflect on the contributions of women in the arts and beyond to inspire the next generation. Let's celebrate together!



Dr. Maxine Mimms was a trailblazer in Education and founder of the Tacoma Campus of Evergreen State College. VCBynum Arts was honored to participate in her Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 8 with over 200 of Dr. Mimm's dearest friends. A perfect moment for Women's History Month.

Save The Date!

Saturday, May 17th, 12 - 4 pm

Saturday, May 17 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Bellevue College, Building U, Level 3

3000 Landerholm Circle SE | Bellevue, WA 98007-64

Sawubona is a beautiful Zulu phrase that translates to “I see you!”

Let's acknowledge each other’s humanity while promoting unity.

(VC)Bynum Arts & Education, in collaboration with Bellevue College Umoja Scholars and AARTH, invites you to the Sawubona Festival! This day of celebration will feature live performances of dance, music, and poetry, vendors, food, and a Q&A panel of community members. It's FREE to attend, and all are welcome.

Women’s History Month marks a celebration of the profound contributions women have made to history, culture and society. It has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.

Please visit our Facebook page to see the full line up of honorees.

Umoja Scholars Dance Series

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY - FREE CLASS

Join us on the second Thursday of each month for our pop-up dance series (Taught by Keke Duncan) in partnership with Bellevue College Umoja Scholars Program! Workshops are from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in room R014.

Free classes for Bellevue students, faculty, and staff.

Events in Our Community:

Once Upon a Time in a Place

called NOWhere

By

keyes and the nogooddoers

Mar 27-29 + Apr 3-5 | 7:30 PM

12th Ave Arts Mainstage |1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Presented through Made in Seattle, Velocity’s Nationally Emerging Creative Incubator

dani tirrell | Leviticus or Love Book II

(at Kubota Gardens)

Thursday, May 29 at Kubota Gardens - 6:30pm

Friday, May 30 at Kubota Gardens - 1pm

Saturday, May 31 at Kubota Gardens - 5pm

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Until next time,

Keep an attitude of gratitude

VaniaCB

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