by James Rhines the Sparkledusta.

Every Thursday through September 4, 2010 from 10-12pm Art for Change presents an arts workshop for youth creating yet another safe space for the kids of East Harlem.  A lively project has emerged in conjunction with Transportation Alternatives, Strategic Alliance for Health, and the Harvest Home Farmers Market, at 104th Street between Second and Third Avenues, evol,ving into a wonderland of laughs, energy, and pure fun , namely Playstreet.

Art for Change’s playteam :  Eliana, Alyssa, Claudia, Genesis, and myself delivered a fashionable coronation for the community at the weekly Playstreet.  Utilizing arts and crafts, great weather, and an enthusiastic, happy, bright bunch of kids (and adults), we created crowns that rocked the runway.  Our table was jam packed with juvenile royalty.  Creativity exploded from baby carriages to adults on their way to and fro.  Crowns were the must have that afternoon.  Anna Wintour get the word out, Naomi Campbell make room, and Queen Elizabeth share your excellency.  It was East Harlem meets Bryant Park meets Westminster Abbey.  Long live the queens and kings of Playstreet.  We deign to see you next week, same time at the same space….bring a friend!