Looking Back: Ghostland Observatory & Austin Bat Cave
Way back in May, before the thermometer was stuck at 100 degrees, Aaron Behrens of Ghostland Observatory paid a visit to Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center that provides youth with opportunities to develop their creative and expository writing skills. Behrens spoke to a group of juniors and seniors at Anderson High School about channeling their inner stories through sundry mediums of creative expression—whether it be through writing, art or just being an outstanding citizen. He shared some of his rare acoustic material with the class as a way to break the ice before the high schoolers opened up and shared their own work. The workshop was part of a series of songwriting classes offered by Austin Bat Cave, which culminated in a concert where students were able to take their songs to the stage.
Check out the video below to see the creative juices flow!
Aaron Behrens at Anderson High, Austin Texas from Austin Bat Cave on Vimeo.
Here's what The Deli Magazine had to say about the workshop. Read more here about how Behrens got involved with Austin Bat Cave and how he hopes talking to youth about creative expression will ultimately help the greater good.
To find out more about Austin Bat Cave and how to get involved, click here.
Full Disclosure: Austinist contributor Candace Birkelbach is a busy beaver staff member at Austin Bat Cave.
