Culture contains the seed of resistance that blossoms into the flower of liberation.
-Amílcar Cabral
2015
STITCH began as a humble weekly open mic series back in 2009 and has returned every summer since, creating a space for youth and young adults and welcoming all generations and creative expressions. STITCH uses rotating venues throughout the summer, creating a movement of people who STITCH together our city and our communities through storytelling and self-expression.
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This summer 2015 the STITCH collective has chosen to create two unique event spaces in place of the regularly scheduled Summer Open Mic Series. We wish to continue the stitchin’ work by hosting this duo event series to celebrate, share and co-exist with one another on both the North and South side.
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2014
On August 19, 2014 we gathered for our 2nd CommUnity Cookout in Alice's Garden to closeout the summer series by breaking bread, sharing stories, and lifting up love to our new ancestor, Nakila Robinson.
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On April 5, 2014, local artists, musician, poets, and MC's celebrated our people and our power.
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2013
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On November 3, 2013 our STITCH mural crew held a ceremony at Aztec Ink to unveil the community mural and share about the process and experience.
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On August 20, 2013 we closed out our summer open mic series with a cookout and showcase of poetry and hip hop in Alice's Garden.
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September 28, 2013, STITCH co-hosted Café Con Pan, a Son Jarocho group from Toronto and Veracruz.
September 26 and 27, 2013, STITCH co-hosted two workshops with Café Con Pan, a Son Jarocho group from Toronto and Veracruz.
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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