Moe is now embarking on an exciting new chapter with HOW TO EARN YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES: The Coming-of-Age Story That Never Ends. This innovative project represents a significant evolution from her visual art practice into the realm of stage performance. The project combines scenery, music, dance, and poetry to explore profound themes of self-trust, self-worth, healing, and boundary-setting. Developed through residencies at La Napoule Art Foundation in France and Friend of a Friend Gallery in Denver, the performance promises a rich and transformative narrative.
On October 10, 2024, from 6-9 pm, Moe Gram will host “Moe Moe’s Mixer: A Night for the Girls” at the Art Park in RINO District, offering a sneak preview of this ambitious project. This event will introduce you to Moe Gram and her vision around the HOW TO EARN YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES: The Coming-of-Age Story That Never Ends project. This innovative project represents a significant evolution from her visual art practice into the realm of stage performance. The project combines scenery, music, dance, and poetry to explore profound themes of self-trust, self-worth, healing, and boundary-setting.
Developed through residencies at La Napoule Art Foundation in France and Friend of a Friend Gallery in Denver, the performance promises a rich and transformative narrative. project and seek vital support to bring it to life. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with Moe’s vision, understand the impact of their investment, and support the realization of a project that pushes artistic boundaries.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Kalyn Heffernan is the wheelchair-using, rap-heavy, beat-making, advocate/educator/foul mouthed rebel rousing artist and founding front member of the experimental hip-hop group Wheelchair Sports Camp. With its playful combination of humor, radical politics, compassion and art-inflected musical chops, Denver's biggest smallest band is unlike any other hip-hop act. Raised by the DIY spirit of experimental independent music, the art-rap group has since shifted to rely on multi-disciplinary collaboration and community interdependence to expand into politics, prison tours, permanent installations, theatre, performance art, public television, and more. Kalyn led Denver's first disabled, queer, artist campaign for the Mayor seat 2019. Born and raised mostly in the Denver metro area, the tiny happy mayor has been advocating for herself and other marginalized, vulnerable communities through music, direct action, education and art most of her life. When she’s not touring or battle-rapping the empire, Kalyn teaches music production through a social justice lens using raps and beats to build trust, and to build futures with underserved teenagers via Youth On Record. A freedom fighter for the little ones, Kalyn is known for being on the front lines, pushing and shouting for access, equity, and calling out those in power who protect capital interests - in her very distinct, high pitched humor.
Michelle Rocqet is a versatile artist based in New York City, wearing multiple hats as a Composer, Librettist, Educator, Recording Artist, and Sound Designer. Her artistic journey unfolded within the vibrant DIY Scene in Denver, Colorado, where she passionately honed her storytelling craft from 2010 to 2023. An alumna of Berklee College of Music (NYC), Michelle holds a B.S. in Music Entertainment & Industry Studies, boasting a double emphasis in Recording Arts and Commercial Vocal Performance.
Furthering her education, she earned an M.A. in Creative Media Technology, specializing in Writing & Design for Musical Theater. Currently, Michelle is expanding her expertise as a post-masters fellow at Berklee NYC for the academic year 23-24. At the core of Michelle's artistic expression is a deep passion for storytelling through sound. As a Korean-American artist, she brings a unique perspective to her work, infusing her creations with diverse cultural influences. In her professional life, Michelle has served as a Full-Time Teaching Artist and was eventually served as the Director of Creative Youth Development and Success at the non-profit organization Youth on Record. Through her role, she actively contributes to the development and empowerment of young talents in the creative realm. One of Michelle's notable contributions is her role as a writer and music director for Phamaly Theatre Company’s disability-affirmative retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Collaborating with the experimental hip-hop band Wheelchair Sports Camp, she not only lent her creative talents but also earned writing and producing credits for this groundbreaking production.
Kandice Porter of Filling Well is a Denver native happily married to her high school sweetheart and a proud parent of four wonderful children. Her background includes a degree in music with a minor in mass communication. As a former owner of a preschool music enrichment business, she honed her storytelling skills and connected with young minds. The pandemic led to the closure of her business, but it also opened a new chapter in her life. She is now dedicated to helping others craft their stories through short-form storytelling. Kandice is passionate about delivering impactful narratives that resonate with clients and potential clients. She aims to give the people what they want - a good SHORT story with a great storyline!
Alicia "Bruce" Trujillo is an arts and music professional in Denver, CO. Known professionally as Bruce, she has been working in music and arts organizations since 2006, with a mission to collaborate with communities who are systematically excluded, with a focus on independent and locally made music and art, and is the founder of Manos Sagrados, an art, music and movement venture, that seeks to enhance joy, rest, and abundance, rooted in music and artistic expression for all. Additionally, she is a visual artist, musician, yoga instructor, and Danzante in Westwood
DJ BugsHoney is a music lover, visual artist, educator and community organizer. She's a firm believer in music as a critical tool for connection and freedom. Based in jazz, hip hop, funk, and house, Bugs loves to ride out a sultry mix with a tasty bassline that you can move your body to.
SPONSORED BY RINO ART DISTRICT AND DENVER THEATRE DISTRICT