Thursday, September 17, 2009
Cream Calendar Joel J. Dahl and Others to Play at Humankind Grand Opening
Posted by Emily Bartlett Hines on Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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Clothes shopping is a touchy subject around these parts. Its mere mention tends to call out commenter scorn--just look at the defensiveness displayed in this recent post about a garage sale, which nervously points out that "rock 'n' roll and fashion have always always always been inextricably linked, except to those curmudgeonly sorts whose hackles are raised at the very mention." It's no wonder, in a music scene where our most admired community role models can be heard wishing sexual assault (on Dickerson Pike, no less!) upon would-be vintage shoppers. Sheesh. Let's dial down the hostility a little.
This is an apt opportunity to rethink the whole issue. With the opening of Humankind's new storefront in East Nashville, now you can do good while adorning yourself. The non-profit shop has been selling "the perfect combination of gently-used vintage and modern apparel" out of a small space downtown, and this Friday will celebrate the grand opening of its new East Nashville location this Friday. (It's at 6604 Gallatin Avenue #6.)
Humankind's profits go to provide required school uniforms for refugee children pre-K through 12th grade entering Metro public schools. Caroline Rado, one of the store's co-founders, started the program in response to a real need: She was teaching third grade, and noticed that many of her students didn't have enough money to buy the required uniforms. Since this February, Humankind has funded new school clothes for 29 students.
Friday's celebration will feature performances singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves, rock band The Hardy Boys, and Joel J. Dahl of De Novo Dahl (a set that will "probably kick ass," according to a friend). Doors open at 6:30. Hope to see you there!
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