I had the idea for the MAJIC series for a year, and it wasn't until I brought it up to Pastor Jay Schrimpf at Bethlehem Church that I felt it was something that was possible. The thought of putting something together that combined social justice efforts with supporting local music artists seemed like a project out of my reach-- too big, too risky, and definitely not profitable for a woman who is a free lance artist herself. But isn't that the point?
I realized over the past six months of actually putting MAJIC together how important the project is for Grand Rapids in terms of artistic outreach and how appropriate it is for me, others on the series, the congregation, and for all those that will attend the concerts to support a cause for social justice through participation in music. What better way to encourage people in the greater Grand Rapids area to get involved in their community and help other than to offer donation based concerts held in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids?
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