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Independence Through Communal Living at The Family Support Center LifeStart Village

Posted on March 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
(L–R) Family Support Center Executive Director Jocelyn De La Rosa and LifeStart Program Director Heidi Lund. At the Family Support Center’s LifeStart Village, single-parent families can move from homelessness into a nurturing community.

At the Family Support Center’s LifeStart Village, single-parent families can move from homelessness into a nurturing community. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, CommunityTagged: Heidi Lund, Jocelyn De La Rosa, LifeStart Village, The Family Support Center

Film Review: The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Posted on February 25, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a pretty good film about magnificent talent, corruption and fear-mongering government operations.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a pretty good film about magnificent talent, corruption and fear-mongering government operations. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: film reviews, Hulu

Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Lux Saint Diamond

Posted on February 25, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
For Lux Saint Diamond, who has been performing since they were 19, drag is healing, strength and individuality.

For Lux Saint Diamond, who has been performing since they were 19, drag is healing, strength and individuality. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, Bold & Beautiful, Fashion, LGBTQ+Tagged: Bold & Beautiful, drag, LGBTQ+

Local Review: Red Desert Ensemble – CHOROCHRONOS

Posted on February 24, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Red Desert Ensemble | CHOROCHRONOS | Infrequent Seams

Red Desert Ensemble = Michael Pisaro + Sarah Hennies … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: CHOROCHRONOS, Red Desert Ensemble

Review: Katy Kirby – Cool Dry Place

Posted on February 23, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Katy Kirby = Lomelda + Julia Jacklin

Through indie-rock and folk-informed songwriting, Katy Kirby offers up the heart on her sleeve and one hell of a debut. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Cool Dry Place, Katy Kirby, Keeled Scales

A Tiny Ripple of Hope Brings A Story of Love and Sacrifice to Slamdance

Posted on February 22, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Man and child in a still from A Tiny Ripple Of Hope documentary

A Tiny Ripple of Hope is a powerful and emotional new documentary which premiered at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: A Tiny Ripple of Hope, Jahmal Cole, Jason Polevoi, My Block, My City, My Hood, One City Films

Film Review: I Care A Lot

Posted on February 23, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
I Care A Lot is a gleefully wicked ride that has remarkable chutzpah and deftly zigs every time you think it's going to zag.

I Care A Lot is a gleefully wicked ride that has remarkable chutzpah and deftly zigs every time you think it’s going to zag. … read more

Posted in: Film Reviews, LGBTQ+Tagged: film review, LGBTQ+, Netflix

Dickinson: Season Two Has Fun Taking Poetic License With Its Historical Setting 

Posted on February 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Dickinson’s playful tone not only lends itself to great comedy, but allows for some interesting commentary on modern issues, including Emily dealing with her romantic attraction to Sue, as well as her battle to be a recognized writer.

If you like period costume dramas, then Dickinson, might be just the show for you—but it’s certainly not the one you’re expecting it to be … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Dickinson, finn jones, hailee steinfield, pico alexander, toby huss

Film Review: Flora & Ulysses

Posted on February 22, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Flora & Ulysses isn’t going on a best-of-the-year list, but it’s a welcome family film that adults will even enjoy watching on their own.

Flora & Ulysses isn’t going on a best-of-the-year list, but it’s a welcome family film that adults will even enjoy watching on their own. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: family film, film reviews

Review: Goat Girl – On All Fours

Posted on February 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Goat Girl | On All Fours | Rough Trade Records

Goat Girl = Crumb x Hinds + Tame Impala … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: goat girl, on all fours

It’s not a gallery: The Valentine’s Exhibit

Posted on February 17, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
It's not a gallery Valentine's Exhibit poster (black and white) 

The artwork, lighting and steady house music provided a fluid and inviting atmosphere for the It’s not a gallery space.  … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: Its not a gallery

Slamdance Film Review: After America

Posted on February 15, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Starring real-life criminal justice deescalation workers, After America is so becoming of its drab setting it is barely memorable.

Starring real-life criminal justice deescalation workers, After America is so becoming of its drab setting it is barely memorable. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: After America, Dan Fox, Daniel Niese, film review, Jake Yuzna, narrative films, Slamdance 2021, Yvone Freese
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