Ep. 234: Community Building As Protest: Porchfest Edition
EQ: How does Tacoma Porchfest exemplify the spirit of Tacoma’s music scene?
Front porches, live music, neighborhood connections, and a whole lot of spirit, Tacomaa Porchfest has become much more than a music festival. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with one of the organizers, Irina Rasputnis to hear how a small community event grew into a citywide celebration of local music, art, and creativity. We talk about the volunteers, performers, and neighbors who make it all happen, the challenge of keeping Porchfest grassroots while it continues to grow, and the impact it has had on the South Sound arts scene. Plus, we get a sneak peek at this year’s biggest Porchfest yet, upcoming fundraising events, and what’s next for this beloved community tradition.
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Do Your Fudging Homework:
Annie: Go read “The Hidden History of the Front Porch” by Robell Awake from Fast Company Magazine.
Hope: Punktuals–I heard them at last year’s Porchfest and I love them!
Irina: meet a new neighbor