Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 24th, 5-8PM
Open Hours: Saturday, May 27th, 9AM-2PM (concurrent with the 61st St. Farmers Market), and by appointment
All-Ages Neighborhood Bike Ride: Saturday, May 27th, 2-4PM (weather permitting)

Featuring:
- comics, hand-painted signs, and photo projects by the youth of Blackstone Bicycle Works with Tita Thomas 
- the drawings and iconic bicycle of Tommie Lee Hollins 
- collaborative intergenerational art activities for all people
- tours of the exhibition led by bike shop youth
- at the opening reception: “bike shop soda” by Build Coffee, food from Rajun Cajun, and live music

This event is handicap accessible - all are welcome

Blackstone Bicycle Works is a youth education program of the Experimental Station. It’s a full-service bike shop dedicated to promoting ecological practices and empowering youth—teaching mechanical skills, job skills, and business literacy to youth ages 8-18. 

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South Side in Focus is a non-profit and student group who believes in the impact of collective narratives and work to harness the power of inter- and intra-community dialogue by collaborating with community organizations.