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United Palace: The Muse – Ode to Our Mothers

Is your mom best represented by “To My Mother” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan, or “The Runaway Bunny” by Margaret Wise Brown—or perhaps something more contemporary like “Remember” by Joy Harjo or “Good Bones” by Maggie Smith?

Join us Monday, May 11, for a special post–Mother’s Day Muse dedicated to honoring the mothers and caregivers who shape and nurture our lives. Guests are invited to share out loud a short poem, story, or passage (1–3 minutes) in gratitude or remembrance, in a warm and family-friendly setting. Bring your favorite text or one you penned yourself. Led by Niria Leyva-Gutiérrez, this heartfelt evening will celebrate love, memory, and connection—complete with sweet treats, just like mom used to make.

Doors open at 6:30pm. The Muse begins at 7:00pm.

United Palace: The Muse — Exploring the Iconography of the United Palace

On Tuesday, April 7th, just two days after Easter and marking the 57th anniversary of our rescue and rebirth by Rev. Ike’s church, we invite you to explore the iconography hidden within the walls of the United Palace. After a brief overview of our remarkable history, you’ll encounter the intricate characters and ornamental details woven throughout the space. We’ll reveal our interpretations of their meanings and make connections to the diverse cultures and wisdom traditions that continue to inspire our ministry of the Muse.

The Muse is a monthly program dedicated to celebrating inspiration, the arts, and community. It brings together open-minded artists and art lovers to explore the many ways inspiration, or The Muse, elevates our daily lives. Through shared human experiences, creative expression, and a deep love for the arts, we reflect on life’s biggest questions, uncovering new meaning in the world around us.

Doors open at 6:30pm. The Muse begins at 7:00pm.

United Palace – The Muse: Flying Your Flag

Date: Wednesday, July 30th | Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm | Free with RSVP

Doors open at 6:30pm. The Muse begins at 7:00pm.

RSVP: https://unitedpalace.boletosexpress.com/event.php?event_id=83486

Join us on Wednesday, July 30th for The Muse: Flying Your Flag, a vibrant midsummer gathering dedicated to the spirit of independence. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to stand in our truth, drawing inspiration from our personal experiences and sacred traditions that honor individuality across generations and cultures. Through artmaking, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll each design our own personal flag that represents who we are and what makes us feel unique. Then, we’ll weave our creations into a collective tapestry that celebrates both our distinct voices and our shared humanity. Come to express yourself, witness others, and co-create a moment of joyful belonging. Let your freak flag fly!

The Muse is a monthly program dedicated to celebrating inspiration, the arts, and community. It brings together open-minded artists and art lovers to explore the many ways inspiration, or The Muse, elevates our daily lives. Through shared human experiences, creative expression, and a deep love for the arts, we reflect on life’s biggest questions, uncovering new meaning in the world around us.

This event is free with RSVP, and light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

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United Palace – The Muse: Giving Back to Our Caregivers

Date: Thursday, May 29th | Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm | Free with Registration

Doors open at 6:30pm. The Muse begins at 7:00pm.

Join us for The Muse: Giving Back to Our Caregivers, a heartfelt gathering honoring the spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day by celebrating those who have nurtured, guided, and cared for us—whether they are parents, chosen family, or community mentors. Through art, reflection, and shared stories, we will honor the many forms of caregiving that shape our lives and spirits. Come to connect, express gratitude, and be inspired by the power of love in action.

 

The Muse is a monthly program dedicated to celebrating inspiration, the arts, and community. It brings together open-minded artists and art lovers to explore the many ways inspiration, or The Muse, elevates our daily lives. Through shared human experiences, creative expression, and a deep love for the arts, we reflect on life’s biggest questions, uncovering new meaning in the world around us.

 

This event is free with registration, and light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome as we give back to those who have given us so much.

 

Event Schedule:

  • Doors – 6:30PM
  • The Muse – 7:00PM
  • Refreshments – 8:30PM
  • Event Concludes – 9:00PM

Unite Palace – The Muse Presents: Offerings to the Ancestors

The Muse Presents: Offerings to the Ancestors

Link: https://unitedpalace.boletosexpress.com/the-muse-presents-offerings-to-the-ancestors/79035/

FREE with registration

Friday, November 1, 2024
Doors: 6:00pm, Show: 7:00pm

The Grand Foyer of the United Palace will be become an ancestral altar on Friday, November 1, 2024.

As humans, we are each deeply connected to the people that came before us, our ancestors.  Whether you have met them during your lifetime or not, your connections to them run deep not only genetically & geographically, but also spiritually.  Join us as we intentionally connect with the ancestors, honoring them, celebrating them & sending them messages of gratitude & love.

We invite you to bring any photos that you may like to contribute to the ancestral altar of your loved ones who have passed on &/or any food offerings that you would like to leave on the altar.  You will also be invited to write out a message to your ancestors, both known & unknown, to acknowledge their presence, ask for guidance or to tell them anything at all that is on your mind or in your heart.

Offerings to the Ancestors is an annual event presented by The Muse, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts’ a monthly program celebrating inspiration, the arts & community, challenging participants to reimagine what’s possible in art & in life.

The event will culminate with a group meditation & other creative offerings to infuse the evening with more meaning & purpose.