By Rev. David Hart
Sherman Avenue Church
What do you get when you cross prose poetry, storytelling, visual arts and fun? Maybe you get the world’s most creative riddle. But, certainly, you get ShermanFest.
On Aug. 11, from 1‒3pm, Sherman Avenue Church and the Lakeview Branch Library will host ShermanFest at the library.
An event for all Northside children and families, ShermanFest will blend education and the arts with fun to help prepare youth for the upcoming school year. In an afternoon, young leaders will get an opportunity to create their own prose, learn the art of storytelling and paint portraits. There will be goodies to eat and books to take home.
“We are looking forward to partnering with Lakeview Library for this wonderful event,” said Rev. David Hart, the lead pastor of Sherman Avenue Church. “Giving the youth of our community an opportunity to learn and have fun is our goal here.”
Caitlin McGahan and Jolieth McIntosh, two of the event organizers, said they wanted a name that reflects its uniquely Northside Madison origins. “The same way Sherman Avenue is the intersection for diverse cultures, families, businesses and events, we wanted ShermanFest to reflect those intersections,” they said.
The event is free and open to the public.
