Events
ALL COMMUNITY Sound Medicine Offering (Aka Sound Bath)
Voices Rising LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture is hosting Tory Trujillo to offer a Sound Medicine experience open to ALL Community 12 years and older.. Rest is resistance, rest is revolution, rest is self and mutual care. We need all opportunities to rest, move grief & rage, feel supported, and be fortified. . . now, more than ever. Come through and receive! During this sound bath, Tory Trujillo will play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, A Mayan Ocean Drum, and will incorporate Vocal Toning to support healing, grounding, and restoration. Participants will be led into the experience with guided breath work, an embodiment practice and will receive a powerful Vibrational Sound Session. Come through and receive.
Chairs, a few yoga mats, cushions, and blankets will be available to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, pillows, and anything else desired to create a nest of comfort.
There will be a community altar for this event. You are welcome to bring anything that you’d like to add or place on the altar during our time together.
FREE Parking available in the Washington Hall side parking lot and street side parking (when the lot is full).
Event Participation is FREE
Event funded through 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant & Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
BIPOC Sound Medicine Offering (AKA Sound Bath)
Voices Rising LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture is hosting Tory Trujillo to offer a Sound Medicine experience for Members of the Global Majority/BIPOC Community 12 years and older. Rest is resistance, rest is revolution, rest is self and mutual care. We need all opportunities to rest, move grief & rage, feel supported, and be fortified. . . now, more than ever. Come through and receive! During this sound bath, Tory Trujillo will play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, A Mayan Ocean Drum, and will incorporate Vocal Toning to support healing, grounding, and restoration. Participants will be led into the experience with guided breath work, an embodiment practice and will receive a powerful Vibrational Sound Session. Come through and receive.
Chairs, a few yoga mats, cushions, and blankets will be available to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, pillows, and anything else desired to create a nest of comfort.
There will be a community altar for this event. You are welcome to bring anything that you’d like to add or place on the altar during our time together.
FREE Parking available in the Washington Hall side parking lot and street side parking (when the lot is full).
Event Participation is FREE
Event funded through 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant & Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
BIPOC Sound Medicine Offering (Aka Sound Bath)
Voices Rising LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture is hosting Tory Trujillo to offer a Sound Medicine experience for Members of the Global Majority/BIPOC Community 12 years and older. Rest is resistance, rest is revolution, rest is self and mutual care. We need all opportunities to rest, move grief & rage, feel supported, and be fortified. . . now, more than ever. Come through and receive! During this sound bath, Tory Trujillo will play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, A Mayan Ocean Drum, and will incorporate Vocal Toning to support healing, grounding, and restoration. Participants will be led into the experience with guided breath work, an embodiment practice and will receive a powerful Vibrational Sound Session. Come through and receive.
Chairs, a few yoga mats, cushions, and blankets will be available to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, pillows, and anything else desired to create a nest of comfort.
There will be a community altar for this event. You are welcome to bring anything that you’d like to add or place on the altar during our time together.
FREE Parking available in the Washington Hall side parking lot and street side parking (when the lot is full).
Event Participation is FREE
Event funded through 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant & Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
Part 2 - A Winter Solstice Weekend with DreamSpinners & BlüPearle A 2-Part Event (Copy)
event description
A Winter Solstice Weekend with DreamSpinners & BlüPearle A 2-Part Event
Part 2 - BlüPearl Retreat: Authentic Voice, Authentic Presence
12/20/25 11a-3p
A One-Day Introduction
EVENT PARTICIPATION IS FREE
DONATIONS to support the operation of Voices Rising are Welcomed
Participants May Attend Either or Both Events
REGISTER HERE
Guided by Aleah Long and Yaniyah Pathfinder Obatecumsela, you’re invited to a powerful daylong journey into your voice, your presence, and your deeper self. This immersive workshop introduces the BlüPearl method—an approach to reconnecting with your body, your sound, and your soul’s inner compass. You’ll explore how sound, breath, and intention help align your energy, clear inner noise, and awaken what’s already within you.
Through guided practices and sound-based transmissions, you’ll begin to:
Strengthen the connection between your voice and your truth
Tap into the subtle intelligence of your energy body
Move from disconnection to clarity and coherence
Listen deeply—to yourself and the world around you
No performance. No pretending. Just the power of your authentic, resonant self—fully present.
In a world full of noise, it’s time to return to our interconnected authentic and sovereign being.
This event is supported by the grant funding of 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and the Arts Fund Community Accelerator Grant
Part 1 - A Winter Solstice Weekend with DreamSpinners & BlüPearle A 2-Part Event
event description
A Winter Solstice Weekend with DreamSpinners & BlüPearle A 2-Part Event
Part 1 - Voices Rising LGBTQ of Arts & Color Presents: A Winter Solstice Weekend with DreamSpinners & BlüPearle Center of Sacred Arts
Event Participation is FREE
DONATIONS to support the operation of Voices Rising are Welcome
Participants May Attend Either or Both Events
Winter Solstice Ceremonial Performance by DreamSpinners (Aleah Long, Yaniyah Pearson, Tory Trujillo, and guest Brianna Dixon)
12/19/25 Doors Open @ 7p / Ceremony Begins @ 7:30p
An activation of inner glow. . .are you ready? This Winter Solstice Performance Ceremony is a dynamic, participatory experience that blends spoken word, movement, music, and visual storytelling drawn from the unique experiences of diasporic and indigenous peoples on colonized lands. It speaks to resilience, redefining self and identity, while reaching for overarching wisdom and optimism in these tumultuous times. Soundscapes, visual projections, song, vocalizations, and ritualistic elements will create an atmosphere that fosters deep engagement and reflection.
This event is supported by the grant funding of 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and the Arts Fund Community Accelerator Grant
COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Community Rummage Sale
Join us for a community rummage sale at Washington Hall on Sunday, July 20, hosted by Voices Rising LGBTQ Arts and Culture and Vee Hua @hellomynameisvee's upcoming feature film, RECKLESS SPIRITS @reckless.spirits
THINK: A hybrid of block party, garage sale and art fair! We are seeking vendors of all kinds to participate. Consider bringing your vintage items, garage sale items, personal art pieces, and more. The event will also have a family-friendly kid's activity area.
💅 SIGN UP TO BE A VENDOR 💅
https://bit.ly/wahall2025rummage
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EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, July 20
12:00pm to 6:00pm
(Vendor setup at 11:00am)
Parking lot of Washington Hall
(153 14th Ave., Seattle)
This event is supported by the grant funding of 4Culture 2025 Arts Sustained Support Grant, 4Culture 2025 Public Free Access Grant, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and the Arts Fund Community Accelerator
2025 Sound Medicine Offerings (AKA Sound Baths)
Voices Rising LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture hosted Tory Trujillo to offer a Sound Medicine experiences for BIPOC & All Community during the second half of 2025 at Washington Hall.
6/3/25 - BIPOC Community
6/10/25 - ALL Community
6/24/25 - BIPOC Community
7/8/25 - ALL Community
7/26/25 - BIPOC Community
8/5/25 - ALL Community
8/26/25 - BIPOC Community
9/9/25 - ALL Community
9/16/25 - BIPOC Community
10/8/25 - ALL Community
10/22/25 - BIPOC Community
11/12/25 - ALL Community
12/3/25 - BIPOC Community
Event Description
Rest is resistance, rest is revolution, rest is self and mutual care. We need all opportunities to rest, move grief & rage, feel supported, and be fortified. . . now, more than ever. Come through and receive! During this sound bath, Tory Trujillo will play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, A Mayan Ocean Drum, and will incorporate Vocal Toning to support healing, grounding, and restoration. Participants will be lead into the experience with guided breath work, an embodiment practice, and will receive a powerful Vibrational Sound Session. Come through and receive.