Saturday, Feb 17th , from 11am till 5pm, Common Ground Relief is hosting “Operation Transformation, a Celebration of Healing and Rebirth” a day long, free of charge extravaganza of luxurious makeovers, healing workshops and upscale clothing give-aways at St. Mary of the Angels School, 2225 Congress Street, in the Upper 9th Ward, New Orleans.
Featuring music by the renowned Ken““Afro” Williams Drum Circle, songs and poetry by Reverend Goat Carson, organizer of The White Buffalo Day Celebration, and children’s entertainment by the Living Folklore Clowns, this celebration promises to be exciting, hope filled and meaningful.
Expect to be amused by Mardi Gras clowns, dance to second line brass bands, experience a drum circle, be fascinated by the Mardi Gras Indians, and touched by the relevant and passionate films.
Over 1,000 boxes of clothing have been donated to outfit men, women & children currently living in homeless shelters in the 9th ward. Residents will be given makeovers as well. Rebecca Floeter of Santa Fe, NM is arranging for the clothing and make-up donations.
The workshops given offer hope to a community that has lost so much. Workshops will be given on depression and coping skills, presented by Susan Bergeson, president of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, consultations and professional makeovers with internationally recognized life coach, Selena Rodriguez, as well as a workshop called “Freedom Through Releasing” with Jeannie Whyte. Award-Winning Filmmaker, David Floeter will be present filming a documentary on Operation Transformation as well as hosting a media room to show films relevant to the community.
Schedule
11am - Workshop on Depression and Coping Skills
12pm - Freedom Through Releasing Workshop
2pm - Wardrobe Giveaways & Makeovers Begin
photo by Econosmith
