08/24/2025
𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 Tomar and the FCs 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 Capitol View Arts’ 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉!
Join Capitol View Arts on Wednesday at “Growing The Tradition” honoring the cultural stewards who keep Austin’s rich Black artistic legacy alive. The celebration takes place on:
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Historic Victory Grill
1104 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Guests will enjoy live performances by Tomar and the FCs, Kya Monee', Bobbie Jean, a curated dinner menu prepared by Victory East, and a tribute to the 2025 recipients of the Growing the Tradition Awards — those who are leading with love, creativity, and deep commitment to cultural preservation: Greg Smith, Lauren “LoLo” Laverrari, and Belinda “Ms. Demeanor” Simpkins.
Your presence and support help fuel Capitol View Arts’ mission to empower Black creatives, preserve historic spaces, and promote equity through the arts.
🎟 Reserve your seat or table here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recognizing-the-keepers-of-culture-who-are-growing-the-tradition-tickets-1545606854709
Dress Code: Dress to Impress
Note: Dinner is included. Alcohol available for purchase.
If you're unable to attend but would still like to support, please consider making a donation via our website or sponsoring a seat for a community youth or artist.
Thank you for standing with us. Your commitment helps keep our culture visible, vibrant, and valued.
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