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Discovering and rediscovering self in the BLF Theater Program

18 Oct

“The true theater, because it moves and makes use of living instruments, continues to stir up shadows where life has never ceased to grope its way.” ~ ANTONIN ARTAUD, preface, The Theater and Its Double I don’t believe any single thought or comment can completely illustrate what theater is all about, specifically this year’s BolderLife […]

Talking with Robyn Vie Carpenter-Brisco about manifesting a joyful life

17 Oct
Robyn Vie Carpenter-Brisco

Come this Sunday, Oct. 19, we will welcome Robyn Vie Carpenter-Brisco to the BolderLife Festival stage, as part of the Education Program. This nationally known writer, speaker, and spiritual teacher, will share her life’s mission: The 5 Principles of Joy – Discovering the Joy of Being You. Learn more about this special presentation and reserve […]

Behind the Screen: “Derby, Baby!”

12 Oct
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With just a few DAYS left until the opening gala of the 2014 Festival, we wanted to take a few minutes to review the feature narrative film “Derby, Baby.” This film will be screened Oct. 17, as part of the Women’s Program. Did you know more than 30,000 women participate in roller derby leagues around the world? Or, […]

Talking boldness, magic wands and youthful authenticity with Craig Zablocki

09 Oct
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As we anxiously look to the start of this year’s Festival (less than a week!), we are thrilled to be bringing forth a Student Program that explores so many diverse and important topics, with the goal of cultivating emotional intelligence and social and emotional learning, which students can utilize in creating a fulfilling and empathetic […]

iEmpathize bringing message of empowerment and empathy

07 Oct

Have you ever witnessed or experienced exploitation? While your initial response to that question may be an unequivocal ‘no,’ consider this: Have you ever seen someone being bullied, or been bullied yourself? Observed someone taking advantage of another person’s vulnerabilities, for his or her own gain? If you answered yes to either of these scenarios, […]

Partner/Sponsor Spotlight: Catching up with Stonestreet Works

28 Sep
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Note: Our sponsors/partners are an enormously important and impactful part of  the BolderLife Festival. In this installment of  the Partner/Sponsor Spotlight we caught up with Stonestreet Works for a chat. For more than a decade, a collective of freelancers operating as Stonestreet Works, with an extensive and diverse creative and technical knowledge base, has been providing […]

BLF Meet & Greet: Laurie Haak, Fine Art Program Director and Staff Photographer

20 Sep
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Note: You’ve seen their names, their faces, and know a bit about their backgrounds, and through the BLF Meet & Greet profiles you can learn a little more about the people who share their skills, passions, and talents to bring forth the mission of BolderLife. ~ How did you get involved in the BolderLife Festival, […]

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