In Todd, NC in the month of June, community means preparing for the annual "Liberty Parade" held on July 4. Every year, hundreds of people gather for this parade in our unincorporated community, expecting it to happen rain or shine. The costumes, props, and puppets worn or held in the parade were made by community members over the past 12 years and every year, we invite the public to participate for free. As the new director at Elkland Art Center, the parade "host," this was my first time directing the parade effort. Sitting in the distant … [Read more...]