Christian Dixon is a middle-child from a small town in the Midwest. From a young age, Christian asked himself "What is this all for?" As a pastor's grandson, faith and religion were inseparable from his upbringing. Scarcity and provision, mental health and illness, and shifting self-worth were also formative experiences that shaped Christian's perspective on life.
Mandie Harding is back! Unfortunately she was unable to make it to her last session at Lavender so we are excited to have her back out to share her art and her harrowing story. Join us with musical guest singer/songwriter Abbie Hullinger for an amazing afternoon with friends and family.
Rachel Maddox McGrath is immersed in various creative pursuits; the most recent being writing, producing, and performing original music. Her love of diverse genres has led to the creation of the music for her first album, which she describes as indie fusion. Violette Designs focuses on nostalgic media, anime, spooky/romantic horror, D&D and RPG, Dark Fantasy, and whatever her brain decides to hyper focus on!
Kadesh Flow is a rapper with an MBA, a trombone Super Saiyan, and a Billboard Charting recording/ performing artist. He brings all of the above together, both on tracks and on stage, in riveting form as he actively blends his jazz and hip hop backgrounds, blending personal, candid lyrical moments and storytelling with call-outs to history, social issues, anime, video games, and anything else that may inspire him at the time.
Kokomo City (2023) is a bold and unfiltered documentary directed by D. Smith, offering an intimate look into the lives of four Black transgender sex workers in New York and Georgia. Through candid interviews and re-enactments, the film delves into their experiences, shedding light on the complexities of identity, survival, and resilience. Shot in striking black-and-white, Kokomo City captures the raw energy and unapologetic spirit of its subjects, providing a platform for voices often marginalized in mainstream media. The film has been lauded for its authenticity and impact, winning multiple awards at the Sundance Film Festival and the Berlinale.
