House Arty

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House Arty is back! Join us for an evening of music and community with special guests, The 58 Overhead and Ivory Blue. Weather permitting, we’ll have the campfire going, s’mores on a stick, and live music out on the lawn. Weather not permitting we’ll be cozy inside with our famous cookies and brownies. The party kicks off at 7 PM and we will try to not keep you out too late. Admission is only $10 or pay what you can. This money goes directly to the musical guests for their hard work, time and travel.

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PERSPECTIVES: JARED HORMAN AND NIRVANA HOPE

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Jared painted Chappell Roan on a building. Now that building is "the Chappell Roan building"—it's on Google Maps. That's what a mural can do: it doesn't just sit on a wall, it changes what a place is. Murals do real work. They tell stories, honor histories, and give a community's identity a home in public. And they make neighborhoods better to walk through—more vibrant, more alive, more eyes on the street. Walkable places are safer places, and murals are part of how you get there. Nirvana Hope is a playful blend of alternative-folk and pop-rock guitar layered with introspective, quirky, and honest lyrics; each song possessing its own story and soul. As her performance unfolds, listeners should expect to confront an array of emotions from nostalgia and grief, to confusion, uncertainty, quiet rage, closure, and hope.‘

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PERSPECTIVES: SHERRY WHETSTONE, WHATEVERAMOON AND ABBY BLAND

Sherry E. Whetstone is a self-taught creator of beautiful quilts and garments. She fell in love with the process, the textures, and the beautiful array of colors at a very early age. This obsession lead her to a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. She's not bland, she's spicy! Abby Bland is a Kansas City poet and comedian with a voice that’s as bold as it is tender. Their work explores everything from pop culture monsters to personal mythologies, always rooted in honesty and heart. Coming to whateveramoon's session, you can expect to see a high-energy performance exploring topics of love, loss, doubt, and grief, and maybe learn a little more about the background of their debut album, "Flowers From Rain".

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PERSPECTIVES: MARCI RENEE AND KATE STOIBER

Author Marci Renee will join us to discuss her advocacy against human trafficking and to share her story of "The Strawberry Girls" Kate Stoiber will be our musical guest and we will have a snack potluck to share with the audience. CONTENT WARNING: This will be an emotional conversation and may involve themes of exploitation, sexual violence and trauma.

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PERSPECTIVES: NOVEMBER BULLARD AND IVORY BLUE

Artist November Bullard uses deeply emotional, expressionistic artwork to explore themes of isolation, anxiety, identity, and vulnerability, transforming personal struggles into powerful visual storytelling. Through dark yet hopeful imagery, they aim to create connection for people who feel unheard or out of place, encouraging others to embrace their voice authentically and unapologetically. Ivory Blue creates cinematic alternative pop and rock that blends intimate storytelling, haunting textures, and expansive production into music designed to linger emotionally long after it ends. Drawing from years of writing and performing, their work explores resonance, memory, and human connection through songs that feel both deeply personal and atmospheric.

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