A Creative Justice Series

Echo Building Brunch Music Series

Echo Building is a two-part brunch music and creative justice series featuring live DJ sets, verbatim theater, interactive workshops, mural art, community conversations, and locally catered food.

Across two Saturdays, adults and youth gather separately and intentionally to explore creativity, voice, justice, and connection through hands-on activities and shared meals.

Part One is designed for adults and older teens.
Part Two centers on youth ages 8–16.

Free to attend.

Flyer for the Echo Building Brunch Music Series, a free creative justice community event in Bloomington, Illinois, featuring live music, workshops, art, and food, held 10am to 1pm with Part One for adults 16 plus on February 28 and Part Two for youth ages 8 to 16 on March 28 at BCAI, 107 East Chestnut Street.

Community Connection

Creative Exploration

Justice and Imagination

Restoration and Growth

About the Echo Building Series

Echo Building was created to make space for creativity, reflection, and shared experience. Through music, art, conversation, and food, the series invites you to connect across differences and imagine new ways of relating to each other.

This is not a lecture. It’s not a performance-only event.

It’s an invitation to be present, curious, and engaged, whether that means listening, making, talking, or simply being in the room.

Two-Part Event Overview

Adults gathered indoors for a community brunch event with live music, shared food, and conversation, featuring a DJ, buffet-style meal, and people connecting around tables in a warm, welcoming space.

Part One: Laying the Foundation

Designed for adults and older teens, this event includes live music by DJ Jodah, verbatim theater performances sharing real community stories, facilitated community conversations, and opportunities to connect directly with local resource partners.

Brunch and coffee will be served throughout the morning. Participants are welcome to attend the full event, but the theater and guided conversations will take place during scheduled blocks. Check the event timeline below to plan your arrival.

Saturday, Feb 28

FREE

Part Two: Building Forward

Designed for youth ages 8–16, this event includes interactive creative stations, collaborative art challenges, guided partner activities, and hands-on exploration around voice, power, and expression.

Youth will move through structured activity blocks throughout the morning, with time built in for food, reflection, and connection.

Saturday, Mar 28

FREE w/ Registration (Click Here)

What to Expect

Each day includes scheduled performances and guided conversations, along with open creative stations and shared meals. Review the timeline below to decide which parts you’d most like to experience.

DJ Jodah

Experience the vibrant beats, setting the perfect tone for creativity and connection.

Verbatim Theater

Powerful narratives, capturing real stories and voices from our community.

Prize Drawings

Win prizes from local businesses and community partners. Drawings will be held at scheduled times throughout the event.

Coffee from Coffee Hound

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee from local favorite, the Coffee Hound.

Catering from A-Z Catering & Toog's Lemonade

Enjoy delicious food provided by A to Z Catering and Toog’s Lemonade – flavorful meat and vegan options available!

Toog’s Lemonade

Refresh yourself with Toog’s Lemonade, a delightful and tangy treat perfect for a day of exploration and creativity.

Community Conversations

Join open, community-led conversations where ideas are shared, stories are heard, and everyone has a seat at the table.

Resource Partners

Connect with our resource partners who provide valuable insights and support for ongoing community initiatives.

This program made possible by a grant from

Illinois Humanities logo
Envisioning justice logo

With support from

Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice logo
NAACP seal
McLean County Reentry Council logo
McLean County system of Care logo
prairie state legal services logo
coffee hound logo
A to Z's catering & parties logo
toog's lemonade stand logo
Two youth painting a colorful mural together, focused on adding details to a shared design on a bright wall.

Join Us at Echo Building Brunch Music Series

Echo Building is about making space for people to come together and create something meaningful, even if they’re not sure what that looks like yet. Everyone is welcome. Entry is free. No registration required. Come for the food, the art, the conversations, or the sense of connection. Stay for what unfolds.