Best Teen News
Source in Town
May 2009
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May 2009
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In this Issue...
♦ The Big Bang: NZ honors a stellar group of teens
♦ Poet's Corner: NZ alumni publish their wordy works
♦ NZ Summer Institute: Register for your favorite summer program
♦ Art with Heart: Teens partner with SPARSH for a worthy cause
plus...pictures and publicity from Breakin' Curfew
The Big Bang
Unlike your 8th grade science class, mention the
 "Big Bang" at the Neutral Zone and you'll only hear about the next big explosion of teen talent. For one night only, teens, parents, community members et. al will congregate in the B-Side Venue to celebrate the outstanding work of some of Neutral Zone's teens. Want to get a glimpse of visual artists' work throughout the year or hear an MC? Come to the "Big Bang".
But perhaps most central to "The Big Bang" (and the most distinguishing) is the honors reception. Teens will be acknowledging each others' amazing achievements at the Neutral Zone. Awards will be given to those individuals who have exhibited outstanding youth leadership.
This is the perfect event for those who want to express their appreciation and encouragements to teens in person. Bring a friend, too!
The Big Bang
May 29th, 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
Awards reception 6:00- 7:00 pm @ the Neutral Zone
Free Admission; All Ages
Supported by Rodger A. Graef Foundation and the Dan Cameron Foundation. Sponsored by NZ's Visual Arts Council.
(Visual Arts Folk)→
For more info, click here.
Remember that project, band, instrument or hobby that consumed your days in high school? For many of us, these activities took less and less precedence over daily to-dos once we left, diploma in hand. Not so with NZ alumni. In fact, several of our former teens have not only kept their groove going, they've honed their talent to a whole new level. Witness two examples: Maggie Ambrosino & Ben Alfaro These NZ alumni have continued to sculpt their words well past their d
 ays with VOLUME while supporting each other's work. Now they are published writers.
Maggie Ambrosino:
Currently a student at U of M, Maggie's new book is titled "Questions for the Ocean Floor".
Ben Alfaro (pictured on left):
Currently enjoying the Detroit scene, both as a student at Wayne State and a poet. His new book is called "Cold Lunch".
Wow. Breakin' Curfew 2009 yet again proved that local teens have talent...lots of talent. All across the board,
 Breakin' Curfew curators & performers have gotten rave reviews, they've also received props for organizing one of the most diverse and eclectic shows ever.
Want to re-cap the night? Glance at our collection of photos taken by teen photographs Allison Correll & Monica Cleary (photo by Allison on right: Bhangra dancers)
Didn't get a chance to see the performance? Live vicariously through the pictures or check out a review of the show by the Ann Arbor News.
To view photos, click here.
To read the review, click here.
Neutral
Zone is a diverse, youth-driven teen center dedicated to promoting
personal growth through artisitic expression, community leadership, and
the exchange of ideas.
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From junk art to a full day (yes, 24 hours) of non-stop music production, Neutral Zone offers 10 ways to create visual, verbal and musical art during the hazy summer months. Afterwards? Teens will reunite to display the ingenuity of their art for the End of Summer Celebration on August 27th. Registration for summer programs is open from now until the workshops start. Register online at http://www.neutral-zone.org/SummerInstitute or at the Neutral Zone. Scholarships are available.
presented in collaboration with SPARSH
 May 21st 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm @ the Neutral Zone SPARSH, based in Ann Arbor, is a nonprofit organization which aims to touch the lives of the disadvantaged in India by providing them access to the critical health care and well-being that they need and deserve.
On Thursday May 21st, SPARSH will team up with Neutral Zone to feature local youth talent--musicians, dancers and visual artists--and celebrate Indian culture. All funds raised will benefit the children’s heart surgery project of SPARSH. Delicious Indian food and other refreshments will be served. Admission is $8 for students/ $12 for adults. For info on the event, click here. For more info on SPARSH and the children's heart surgery project, click here. Eternal luv ♥ to all our supporters, especially: Liberty Hill Rodger A Graef Foundation Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor Public Schools Stranahan Family Foundation Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan DTE Energy Foundation Key Foundation Arcus Gay and Lesbian Fund Julius Kass Family Foundation Washtenaw County Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Anderson Foundation Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Kroger Foundation Rick and Sue Snyder James A. & Faith Knight Foundation TCF Bank First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor
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