Rae had her 56th Birthday Feb 16, but was gong to celebrate it with a party on May 16th, ’cause she was tired of having a winter birthday. So we are throwing her a party!
Where: our house (contact me at math@hedgecroft.net to get directions, not sure about having my address out for the world to see)
When 10 am – whenever, Saturday, May 16, 2009 We will provide refreshments, entertainment, and have Rae’s art up to see!
There will be a reception Saturday, March 7th, 12:30 – 5, at The Inferno, 1718 Commercial Avenue in Madison. (just off Sherman). Potluck, come any time. Volunteers to help set up can contact Casey at (608) 332-5570, to clean up, show up near 5pm.
We’ll have a slideshow going, and will be taking donations for her favorite charities (among a host):
Grassroots Leadership College; http://www.grassrootsleadershipcollege.org/
The Earth Conclave; http://www.earthconclave.org/
Trust for Natural Legacies;http://naturallegacies.org/
James Reeb Unitarian;http://www.jruuc.org/
and her grandson Rio’s college fund. Please send cards and correspondence to PO Box 14413, Madison WI 53708.
Rae and Casey
Dear Math & Family,
When I moved back to Madison two years ago to work in the arts, Rae welcomed me with open arms. She cared about issues of inclusion and exclusion and demonstrated it in the way she lived her life, inclusively. She invited me into a professional community of Madison’s long time stewards of arts and arts education to help me get oriented to the folks doing this very important work in our community. Recently, we worked together on the School District’s Fine Arts Task Force and in the Arts Educators Roundtable. In those settings I was always impressed by Rae’s commitment to the cause. She spoke up for racial and socio-economic equality and she did so smoothly, sagely if you will. She knew of the potential for art and creativity to enrich our lives and she devoted much of her energy to making sure that everyone had equal access to the tools. So many of us are shocked at the sudden transition from Rae’s very active presence in our lives to the news of her death. I hope that for those of us who worked with her, whose lives she touched, that her spirit, her work on this earth, creating beauty, meaning, and equality through art and education continue with increased potency.
Rae spoke of her family so lovingly. I am so sorry that you all are going through this incredible loss. May the memories and stories people share about Rae’s life help comfort you.
With Sympathy, Karin Wolf
Rae had a way of seeing into my soul. Not sure what she saw there, but she shared freely of her thoughts, art processes and family. Living in Alaska meant I didn’t get to spend the time I wanted with her. Who knows, maybe she has been released from the bondage of time and place, and can now help me in the studio here in Alaska!
Welcome to Rae’s Blog
Dedicated to Rae Atira-Soncea, who passed away Sunday, March 1, 2:20pm CST
She was feeling poorly since Wednesday, developed a fever on Friday, was admitted to the UW Hospital on Saturday afternoon, passed quietly with dignity surrounded by friends and family at 2:20.
We will have a reception for her this Saturday March 7th 12:30-5 at Club Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave, Madison (potluck). She was just complaining about having a birthday February 16, and determined to change her birthday to May 16, so we will have a party at our house on May 16, You are welcome to either or both of these events. Please let others who knew Rae know as well.
Math
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