Arts and music performance ‘Convergence’ comes to Prairie Crossing in Grayslake May 9

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will present “Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate,” a powerful multidisciplinary concert experience, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Prairie Crossing Charter School’s Gaylord Nelson Gymnasium, at 1581 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.

Guided by Brushwood Center’s Ensemble-in-Residence, Black Moon Trio, this 90-minute bilingual performance (in English and Spanish) blends original music, illustration and storytelling to express the lived experiences of Lake County communities impacted by environmental racism and health inequities.

The performance includes new works by acclaimed composers Marc Mellits and Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and visual artwork from five nationally recognized artists. Through this immersive format, “Convergence” explores the intersection of climate change, community health and the power of the arts to drive awareness and change.

This event is free and open to the public, hosted by Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Prairie Crossing Charter School, and made possible through a grant from Healing Illinois. Advance registration is encouraged.

This marks the third collaboration between PCUUC and PCCS, both of which share a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. The hosts are excited to welcome Brushwood Center, an organization known for its innovative work at the intersection of art, nature and public health.

“We attended the premiere of ‘Convergence’ last June and were completely blown away,” said Trisha Steele, board president of PCUUC. “This is a performance you truly have to experience; I've never seen anything like it.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event will take place in the school gymnasium. To register, visit brushwoodcenter.org or check the events calendar at prairiecircleuuc.org.