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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · 8d

Who are the people you can rely on?

Hear from community member, John Noble Barrack (@jnbarrack), about what community means to him.

Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.

#community #trustbuilding #chicagoartist #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · 12d

We're gearing up for a double feature this week with (X) in the City!

The Black Tax with Andrew Kahrl and Tonika Lewis Johnson at the National Public Housing Museum
October 8, 6-7:30pm

Rooted by at Bramble Theatre Company
October 11 at 7:30pm

Let's get outside together! See you there!

(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · 16d

Shout out to Malaina Moore, (X) Collective's Associate Director.

Hear from Malaina about why community is so important to her and how (X) Collective is trying to build community in this moment.

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · 26d

Here's where we're showing up this week!

Boxville
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm

#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · 28d

See you tomorrow!

DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm

#community #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 17

How can we build something bigger than ourselves, something sustainable? It always comes back to community.

Hear from Advisory Board Member, Julia Atwood, on what community means to her.

#community #hope #buildingtogether #relationshipbuilding #communitybuilding #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 14

Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!

Solidarity Healing Night hosted by Healing to Action
Thursday, September 18, 6pm-7:30pm (via Zoom)

DuSable Museum of African American History
Saturday, September 20, 12pm-1pm

Let's get outside together! See you there!

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 11

Imagine if privilege was used to CREATE safety instead threatening it...

Hear from beloved community member, Walter Belcher, about what community means to him.

Invest in community today! Donation link in bio.

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 6

Calling all Chicago Black theatre artists! We're gathering virtually this coming Monday, September 8. Join us for a moment of connection and relationship-building.

RSVP link in bio.

#forusbyus #blacktheatre #chicagotheatre #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 5

See you tomorrow!

Friday, September 5
(X will be present from at least 7:30-8:30pm)
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at @coprosperitychicago

See you there!

#community #connection #communitybuilding #celebration #queerperformance #chicagoartists #relationshipbuilding #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today, we're giving a community shout out to Kezia Waters, a Chicago-based performer and director.

They are joining us for the Mosaic Series and also performing at Co-Prosperity’s Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising where we’re showing up this Friday for (X) in the City! RSVP links in bio.

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 31

"As fascist racist homophobic empire gets bolder and more brazen, we can too."

Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!

Friday, September 5 7:30-8:30pm
Resurge Chicago: Queer Performance Uprising at Co-Prosperity

Let's get outside together! See you there!

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 28

See you tomorrow!

Semicolon Books from 12pm-1pm

#community #readingasrevolution #connection #communitybuilding #relationshipbuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Community is a beacon of hope"

Hear from Strategic Development Partner, Ashley S. Jordan, about what community means to her as an artist. Ashley is also joining the Mosaic Series on September 8. Are you? RSVP link in bio!

#community #connections #comingtogether #blacktheatre #wearethesolution

(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 26

Founder and Director, Alexis Green, and Advisory Board Member, Mara-Hsia Palma, sat down and chatted about the upcoming Mosaic Series gathering for Black theatre artists on Sept 8.

Link in bio to register.

#forusbyus #blackchicagotheatre #relationshipbuilding #networking #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 24

Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!

Friday, August 29, 12-1pm
Semicolon Books

Let's get outside together! See you there!

#community #readingasrevolution #communitybuilding #supportlocalbusinesses #blackowned #blackwomanowned #wearethesolution

(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 21

See you this weekend!

Saturday, August 23 between 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival

Sunday, August 24 between 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard

RSVP links in bio.

#communitybuilding #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 17

Here's where we'll be showing up this upcoming week for (X) in the City!

Saturday, August 23, 3-4pm
Honeypot Performance
Pleasure Power Portal: Fifth City Festival

Sunday, August 24, 3-4pm
BACA Presents The First Annual Cookout in the Blackyard

RSVP links in bio. Let's get outside together!

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 14

"We need intentional community right now"

Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mara Hsia-Palma.

We invite you to invest in community. Donation link in bio.

If you're looking to move with intention, join us (X) in the City this weekend!

#community #movingwithintention #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us for The Mosaic Series!September 8, 5:30-7:30PM via Zoom.

This month, we'll be gathering with Black theatre artists who work in or around the Chicago area.

Registration is free.Link in bio!

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 11

"A Foundation for Relationships"

Hear from Advisory Board Member, Mia Ellis.

Relationships are at the core of (X) Collective.

We invite you to invest in relationships today by making a donation. Help us build something special.

Donation link in bio.

(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 11

Announcing our first (X) in the City meetup!

Join us on Saturday, August 16:

Pen and Paper: A Joint Creative: 11-12pm
Build Coffee & Books: 12:30-1:30pm

(No RSVP required. Just show up!)

#getoutside #supportlocalbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #chicagoculture #community #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 8

Friends! We've raised $1,000 in 72 hours. Thank you for your incredible support.

Let's keep the momentum going to get to our goal of $50,000.

Hear what Actor and Advisory Board Member, Rudy Galvan, has to say about why he believes in (X) Collective.

(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 6

Every week, (X) Collective will be somewhere – a coffee shop, an event, a park, an exhibit, a performance. We invite you to get out and get into the city with us.

We'll make weekly announcements on this page about where we're showing up!

#meetup #community #getoutside #wearethesolution

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(X) Collective @xcollective.bsky.social · Aug 5

After 18 months of brewing, stirring, and building, we are so excited to announce the launch of (X) Collective. We are theatre artists on a mission to support and build community. We're here! And we're so excited to meet you.

Check out our link in bio to learn more and to donate.

Stay tuned!

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