July Newsletter: Mosaic Madness & Bridgeland Tri

INTRODUCING VOX IMPRINT - MOSAIC MADNESS | SATURDAY, JULY 30TH

Get ready to break some plates! We are introducing the very first Vox Imprint, themed Mosaic Madness on Saturday, July 30th. Vox Imprint is a series of casual socials that are meant to be interactive, developmental and community building.

Join us for an afternoon of fun as we create something beautiful out of brokenness. Remember BYOC - Bring Your Own Ceramic to share. Got an old plate or cup in the back of your cupboard that your relative gave you years ago? We want it! This is family friendly, so feel free to bring the whole crew. $5.00 materials fee at entrance. See you then!

Date: Saturday, July 30th

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: Vox Culture Warehouse - 8570 Katy Fwy, Suite 116

RSVP to Vox Imprint: Mosaic Madness

VOLUNTEER AT BRIDGELAND TRIATHLON | SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH

We are excited to volunteer at the Bridgeland Tri again this year! Never been to a triathlon before? Well here is your chance to see a great race and help out these athletes! The event will be fundraising for Living Water, which is an organization that Vox cares deeply about. In addition, we have our very own Vox Core members racing in the tri, so come out to support! Please follow the instructions on the link and SIGN UP TODAY!

Sign-Up Instructions:

1. Fill out your contact info in the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet

2. Sign up for a station via the Bridgeland Tri Volunteer Portal

3. Race Day: Check in and put "Vox Culture" as your group

VOX VISION FUND - THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!

It's been three months of fundraising for the Vision Fund and we have reached 82% of our $50K goal! Hoping to raise an additional $9K to help us get to 100%! We want to sincerely thank all of our supporters and donors for your generous contribution to our cause. We strive to make the world more human each and every day. Continue to support via the following:

• Checks can be made payable to Vox Culture and mailed to P.O. Box 42535 Houston, TX 77242
• Contribute Online 
• Corporate Matching – check with your company to see if you can double your contribution

REMEMBER THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

1. Become a Vox Creative: Apply Here. Would love to find opportunities for us to partner together.

2. Join our Core Team: Help plan and execute our events.

3. Volunteer at our Events: Check out opportunities.

Cheerios!

Alissa 

Speak Hope Mixer Photos

Thank you everyone for attending the Speak Hope Mixer this weekend! Abstract art, powerful poetry and sweet treats! New friendships were formed as folks shared what they care about ______. 

These are some of the responses of what our Vox community cares about: people, hip-hop, clean water, family, art, growth, life, fair-trade, the hungry, children, music, education, injustice, love.

Photo booth pictures can be found HERE.

Stay tuned for our first Vox Imprint coming up on Saturday, July 16th @ 2-5PM. It's going to be Mosaic Madness! Calling all unwanted plates, dishes, cups, etc.

As always, we welcome your feedback on our events and want to know what you'd to see in the future. Visit our contact page and leave a comment! Thanks :)

Speak Hope Mixer - THIS Saturday 6/18 @ 7-10PM!

Join us for the Vox Speak Hope Mixer - Art Gallery | Expression Hour | Fair-Trade Desserts! 

Date: Saturday, June 18th
Time: 7:00-10:00PM
Location: Vox Culture Warehouse 8570 Katy Freeway, Suite 116, Houston TX 77024
$5.00 entry fee

Visual Artists Preview: 

Painting by Anne Jensen

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Ayad Fadel
Caroline Marcos
Jeff Montgomery
Morris Molina
Dianne Webb

Performing Artists Preview:

Check out our friends from the Havikoro Crew; they just performed at TEDx last weekend and will be dancing at Speak Hope!

Excited to have Marlon Lizama back with us again! He performed at one of our first events...Vox Populi in 2009!

Fair-Trade Desserts Preview:

 Cupcakes by Evelyn Shu

New Vox Website Launch

Welcome to our new website! After several months of hard work, Vox Culture now has a fresh and dynamic online presence. Along with our new look, the revamped site offers significant improvements, including excellent user experience, up-to-date calendar of events, and ways to get involved.

Vox Culture is dedicated to combining the voices of creativity and cause. Visit our site often to know the latest happenings, get connected with artists, and learn how you can help fight against poverty and injustice

As we continue to mold our site to meet your needs, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Vox Culture values your support – ENJOY!

Speak Hope Mixer - June 18th, 2011

Vox Culture invites you to our Speak Hope Mixer on Sat 6/18 from 7-10PM at the Vox Culture Warehouse.

Join us for an evening of fun - Art Gallery | Expression Hour | Fair-Trade Desserts! $5.00 entry fee.

Come and see what it looks like to be in a community together, combining the voices of creativity and cause.

Support our featured artists as they express their message of HOPE:

Visual Artists:

Ayad Fadel

Anne Jensen
Caroline Marcos
Jeff Montgomery
Morris Molina
Dianne Webb

Performing Artists:

  

Marlon "Marley" Lizama - spoken word

Havikoro - dance crew