Spectrum kicks off week of events with community collaboration

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False lashes, contour and hairspray kicked off Spectrum’s Spring Week 2017.

On Saturday, Spectrum hosted Drag Show in Oz. It collected donations for On the Mark, For the City, a community beautification initiative by We’re Trying Collective. The project design is set to be revealed on May 4 at First Thursday.

GALLERY: Drag Show in Oz 2017

Typically, the proceeds from Spectrum’s drag shows are donated to a national nonprofit, but after working with We’re Trying Collective and seeing the similarity between their mission statements, Spectrum president Mariann Fant saw an opportunity for a collaboration.

“I thought it would be really cool to have a local nonprofit,” Fant said. “I thought that it would be really cool and people would connect with that because it's local.”

Spectrum raised $1,822 for the mural project.

RELATED: We're Trying Collective to paint mural downtown

Spectrum will host events through Saturday, ending with a volunteer opportunity for students.

Upcoming Events:

BATHROOM BUDDIES

Where: Scramble Light

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday

What to expect: Spectrum will pass out Bathroom Buddy buttons with flyers explaining what they are and Spectrums’ hope for what it wants to accomplish.

"THE WIZARD OF OZ" MOVIE NIGHT

Where: L.A. Pittenger Student Center Multipurpose Room

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

What to expect: Students are invited to watch “The Wizard of Oz” with Spectrum.

SPILLING THE T: TRANSGENDER 101

Where: L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom

When:  8 p.m. Thursday 

What to expect: Students will have the opportunity to have an in-depth look at what the trans experience looks like.

BBQUEER

Where: West Quad

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday

What to expect: Join Spectrum for food and games.

Volunteering at the Children’s Museum

Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

When: Saturday

What to expect: Students will volunteer at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Deadline to sign up is 5 p.m. today. Students may sign up in Spectrum Office or email Spectrum at spectrum@bsu.edu. 

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