Transforming Communities Through Art: A Spotlight on MICA

Transforming Communities Through Art: A Spotlight on MICA

This episode shines a spotlight on the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA), exploring its vital role as a catalyst for community transformation through quality arts programming. Daedalian discusses with event coordinator Melissa Marciniak the importance of art in reducing stress and fostering connections within the community. They delve into various events organized by MICA, including festivals and jam circles, emphasizing how these initiatives enhance social engagement and creativity. Melissa shares her personal journey with MICA, reflecting on the joys and challenges of her role in coordinating events and exhibitions. Website: Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts [https://www.micharts.org/]

Big Event for Small Talk CAC With Claire Redmer

Claire Redmer, Development Director for Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center, stops by Shining Stars to tell listeners about their extraordinary work in our community and the details behind their upcoming Auction for Advocacy. Auction for Advocacy: Saturday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. [https://smalltalkcac.org/auction] Website: Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center [https://smalltalkcac.org/events] Facebook: Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center [https://www.facebook.com/smalltalkcac/] Instagram: Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center [https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkcac/] X: Small Talk [https://x.com/smalltalkcac?lang=en] Website: Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan [https://cacmi.org/] Website: Darkness to Light [https://www.d2l.org/]

One Center, One Community With Joe Garcia

For over 50 years, Cristo Rey Community Center (CRCC) has been a provider of basic needs to members of our community with an emphasis on access to medical care, mental health services, food, and financial counseling. Cristo Rey CEO, Joe Garcia joins me (Daedalian) on this episode of Shining Stars to explain the role of CRCC in Lansing, provide insight into their services, and he explains how the organization was instrumental in helping him and his family. Website: Cristo Rey Community Center [https://www.cristoreycommunity.org/]

Experience Builds Knowledge With Yanice Jackson

The guest on this episode of Shining Stars is a prime example of the expression, experience builds knowledge. The life difficulties that she experienced were provided her the knowledge necessary to become an advocate for social justice and positive change. Yanice Jackson is a lifelong resident of Lansing and wears many hats including publisher The Chronicle News, host of the radio-podcast show, The Sunday Chronicle, and she is the founder of a local non-profit known as The Lansing Catalyst, an organization that connects people with resources to help facilitate change. Website: The Lansing Catalyst [https://www.lansingcatalyst.org/] Website: The Sunday Chronicle [https://stacks921.com/shows-the-sunday-chronicle/] Website: The Chronicle News [https://www.thechroniclenews.com/]

Finding Happiness With Rev. Mary Mitchell

Happiness. What is it and how do we get some of that stuff? Is it an elusive concept or is it closer than we think? I (Daedalian) connect with Dr. Rev. Mary Mitchell who is a public speaker, prison minister, teacher, author and co-author of several books. Over the years, Mary has helped prisoners find inner peace and purpose by utilizing the power of our mind and the power of positive thinking. My Search for Ancient Wisdom: One Prisoner’s Journey of Transformation [https://www.amazon.com/Search-Ancient-Wisdom-Prisoners-Transformation-ebook/dp/B09W51Y78W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2GRFW3ZYLPVMN&keywords=my+search+for+wisdom&qid=1674249707&sprefix=my+search+for+wisdom%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-2] on Amazon