Installation and Soulardarity Social 2015

In 2011, DTE Energy repossessed over 1000 streetlights from the city of Highland Park, leaving residents in the dark. Since then, Soulardarity has been organizing for a brighter future through community-owned solar streetlights. Come celebrate one of our biggest accomplishments so far - installing four new solar-powered streetlights!

We will meet at 45 Highland St at dusk to witness one of the lights turning on. We will then go around the corner to Pharoah's Lounge, part of Nandi's Knowledge Cafe, for an evening of music, poetry, and testimony from members about their journeys towards self-reliance through community-owned energy. We will also give a sneak-peak into what Soulardarity is getting up to next year. This event also marks the end of Soulardarity's first membership drive. Membership is the foundation of everything we do - join today.

Featuring performances by...

CutTime Simfonica a.k.a - Classical Revolution Detroit - revolutionary string quartet bringing beautiful music back to the people. Check them out here: http://cuttime.com/crd/

Founder Rick Robinson is a Highland Park native - check out his original composition, City of Trees - https://youtu.be/mlCDFustpxs

Bryce Detroit - 21st century hip-hop artist, activist, cooperator, and movement builder. https://detroitrecordings.bandcamp.com

Marsha Music - culture creator, writer, and sharp dresser hailing from Highland Park! Check her out here: https://marshamusic.wordpress.com

Cortez Martin - up-and-coming artist promoting positive messages all wrapped within a serious flow! http://cortezmartin.com

...and more!

Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

There is no cost to attend! If you are able, please consider making a donation in the range of $5-25 to cover costs and keep this movement growing.