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Artist in the VIP Spotlight: Lizzo

When you think pop music of the late 2010s and early 2020’s, it is impossible for Lizzo to not come to mind. Although she has been making music for years, she skyrocketed in popularity with her hits “Good As Hell,” “Truth Hurts,” and “Juice” in the late 2010s. In the beginning of her career, she struggled to get noticed and almost quit music after releasing “Truth Hurts” in 2017. Lizzo had considered this track to be the best she had ever written and fell into a dark place after its release with very little success. It was not until 2019 when the social media platform “Tik Tok” got a hold of the track that her success really began to rise.

As she grew in popularity, she started to use her platform to inspire body positivity, especially in the black community. She both sang and spoke about loving yourself while making diversity the focus of her music, in regards to one’s body, sexuality, race, and more. Highlighting body inclusivity and celebrating individuality, Lizzo appeared in ModCloth‘s “Say It Louder” campaign, which focuses on the idea of “you being you” and self love. In the same month, she sported the first plus-size outfit made for FIT‘s Future of Fashion runway show by Grace Insogna for her performance at NYC Pride‘s Pride Island event. Lizzo continues to support these causes and calls for other women to do the same. She also recently spoke out in support of the Black Lives Matter Campaign and was quoted saying “I’ve never seen anything like this…. I’m actually hopeful.”

Lizzo is an inspiration to all of us and will continue to make a positive change in the world!

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ChalkFest Buffalo! 2015

The 500 block of Main Street is coming to life on August 1st and 2nd with the annual ChalkFest Buffalo! With heroes and villains splashed across the pavement of the up-and-coming block, you can’t stop by and not be impressed with the artwork. The event is taking place right outside VIPTIX and is drawing much attention to the businesses and art on the block as a whole. ChalkFest Buffalo! brings in artists from all over the country to complete in a chalk drawing contest. You do not have to be a professional artist to participate in this event. Both kids and adults are welcome to grab some chalk and let their inner imagination flow out. ChalkFest Buffalo! not only provides a variety of activities for adults and children but also gives local artists the chance to win cash prizes and show off their gallery worthy artwork.  A children’s storybook is illustrated along the sidewalk and once completed gets narrated to the surrounding children.  Live music, dancers, face painters, balloon hats and street performers entertain festivalgoers throughout the day.  Food trucks, food vendors and merchants also offer plenty of other delights to fill the senses.  World-renowned 3-D chalk artist, Michael Macaulay, will be joining us for a 4th year and continues to amaze visitors with his realistic artwork.

In an effort to give back each year, ChalkFest Buffalo! chooses a local organization geared toward children and proceeds from all vendor fees and t-shirt sales are donated to that group.  This year’s beneficiary is Explore & More Childrens Museum, which provides an environment for creative play and learning through hands-on exhibits, activities and programs that spark creativity, curiosity and imagination in children. If you are looking for something exciting to do this weekend and would like to support a good cause, come out and celebrate this wonderful event!

For any questions or most information, check out ChalkFest Buffalo!

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