Day Event
Screening of Cannes Independent Shorts Official Selection,"Dark and Tender," with Director Q&A, and Song Circle
With Aaron Johnson
A Screening of the Film Recorded at Whidbey Institute Dark and Tender interrupts the Black Brute archetype and traces the earnest, compelling paths black men take to reclaim caring closeness and recover tender, platonic touch. With close-up encounters with nature, uncommon images of gentle Black masculinity, and the men facing, together, internalized obstacles to closeness, […]
Mindfulness Awareness Day Long Meditation Retreat - 11/8/24
Take a day off and quiet the busyness of your mind. Our moments are fleeting, but with our practice of meditation, we can slow down and deepen our relationship to ourselves and others. Spend a day on the nurturing grounds of The Whidbey Institute. Just being in this rich environment supports our meditative practice and […]
Screening of "Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit" with Director Q&A
With Abie Ekenezar and Marie Shimada
Sunday November 3, 2024, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM The film Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit is an award-winning feature-length documentary that won Best Director in 2024 at the Cannes 7th Art Awards. Co-produced by Abie Ekenezar and A'Noelle Jackson, this compelling film spotlights at its center the unique experiences of Washington State Senator Mona […]