A Day of Delights
When I first read Ross Gay’s book of lyric essays, “The Book of Delights,” I was in a coffee shop. It was a Saturday morning (delight), in a sunny corner (delight), at a shared table with strangers who seemed friendly,…
When I first read Ross Gay’s book of lyric essays, “The Book of Delights,” I was in a coffee shop. It was a Saturday morning (delight), in a sunny corner (delight), at a shared table with strangers who seemed friendly,…
Fran Hoffmann is a beloved longtime volunteer at Hill Center. She is a retired sociology professor who began volunteering at Hill Center soon after doing her research for Florida auto transport companies and ultimately moving to Capitol Hill. Whether she’s…
These are trying times. We're so sad that our halls aren't full of people, music and conversation. But, since you can still see out beautiful grand building from the outside, we thought it worth talking about its rehabilitation. We get…
Jeff and Judy Zippin, usually referred to simply as “the Zippins” around here, have been volunteering at Hill Center for over eight years. Since 2011, they’ve helped out in our reception office, been a staple at annual events such as…
You were in the middle of planning the biggest day of your life when everything came to a screeching halt. Government officials implemented social gathering restrictions, travel bans are in effect and now you are in panic mode. As a…
In April, the Eastern Market Art Series & Teachings (EAST), a monthly series that brings kids ages 6-10 and artists together to explore a different craft or medium, goes online! Here are the details from EAST’s Adrian: Becca, our…