For a brief period, I visited the Belton Art Slam down at Bodega Bean, and I was incredibly impressed. Instantly, I had trouble parking, alerting me to the startling popularity of tonight's downtown area. The enclosed space was packed; people sat in the floor as chairs filled up. The array of artists was marvelous: I heard original compositions, marveled at astounding work, and stood with mouth ajar, dumbfounded and inspired.
What I believe I enjoyed most was the audience. I saw jocks and geeks and teachers and parents. I heard laughter and sighs and discomfort and joy. The group set out to encourage beauty in our community; incidentally, they also promoted unity and learning and strength and passion. The audience was a blend of individuals who, I believe, could have only been brought together by a force so encompassing as beauty.
Beauty alone cannot save the world, but beauty can bring together those who can.
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