Monthly Archives: October 2010

Celebrate YouthCAN this Friday, October 29 at 4:30PM

Download the invitation here: YouthCAN reception Why did YouthCAN receive one of 15 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program (NAHYP) Awards out of a pool of over 400 youth arts programs from across the country? Join us for an NAHYP … Continue reading

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June Sekiguchi’s Exhibit!

Come see June (former YouthCAN Artist Mentor) and her fellow artists! Light! Opening reception at ArtXchange Gallery Thursday, November 04, 2010 5-8pm Get your light therapy at ArtXchange Gallery this winter. Light! presents fanciful, unique pieces for the home and … Continue reading

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BACK TO REALITY: the Invisible Children charity Battle

Event: Breakdance Charity: Back to Reality Trailer Official Site For roughly the past 300 years, people of color in the United States have been fighting for equality and social justice.  In the year 2010, we see great progress in the … Continue reading

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Day 4: The final day

Day 4: Standup comedian? I think not… Our day began early, with breakfast, and then straight to the White House. Again? Yeah, it was less awesome this time. Yesterday, Josh got stuck at the security checkpoint due to some discrepancies, … Continue reading

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Look who it is!

Josh and King accepting a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House

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Day 3: THE White House

Day 3: The BIG unveil. If you haven’t heard, it’s been a great day for YouthCAN. The big surprise was that we had received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Programs award from the First Lady, Michelle Obama. I will … Continue reading

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Day 2: Shops and tourist hot spots!

Today was very fun. We hung out with Melissa and Nicole for the whole day (the people from California; the same people we had dinner with last night). Nothing dramatic happened, so it’s going to be a super simple blog … Continue reading

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