On Thursday, November, 7th, 2019 a group of artists of all types will be gathering at the newly opened coffee shop, Brewsters on the Boulevard. It will be a time for local artists to hang out, grab a coffee, and enjoy other local artist’s work. 

Let us be honest. We all loved High School Musical. The music, the dancing, the friendships. Imagine that in theory, you could live out your own musical. That is to say, meet and be a part of a community that supports you and your occasional musical outbursts. 

This gathering was inspired by a recent documentary done by a Texarkana native. In the documentary, OffCentered, the goal was to shed light on the LBTQIA community and minorities within our own community. The videographer, Cesar Jaralillo, was inspired to make this project more tangible. For those highlighted in the documentary and those alike to gather in a safe space. A place where they are understood and seen. With some collaboration the project, Altogether, was formed. The name was inspired by the desire to unify and to remind those involved that we are all in this together. 

The event will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a live performance by, Shane Chestnutt. All are welcomed to join.