MacDowell Month Sister Spotlights

MacDowell Month: “Named for the MacDowell artists’ artist residency program in New Hampshire (Alpha Chi Omega’s first philanthropic project), this month also honors our Founders’ heritage as musicians…” We asked our talented sisters to share some of their #finearts passion: Art majors, dancers, designers: How did you celebrate MacDowell Month?

Sisters celebrate McDowell Month by attending FSU Opening Night Play

Alpha Chi Omega sisters Valerie and Megan celebrated McDowell month by attending The School of Theatre at Florida State University production of Cinderella. Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Douglas Carter Beane Sway to the tunes of Rodgers and Hammerstein in this fresh take on the timeless tale in a hilarious and romantic experience forContinue reading “Sisters celebrate McDowell Month by attending FSU Opening Night Play”

Paint n’ Pass with MC20 and MC21

Celebrating all that is MacDowell Month, e.g. Appreciating our Fine Arts founding, and combining an MC bonding activity – that’s how Beta Eta officers and sisters combine heritage and fun! Thanks to the VP New Member Education Marni for coordinating. The best part? The whole activity is based on collaboration and if you’re an AlphaContinue reading “Paint n’ Pass with MC20 and MC21”

Our Lyre Legacy

The NME committee set their minds to make the week of Initiation special for the Spring new members and have fun and connect within the committee. The super team of seven enjoyed baking cookies (and getting to know each other better) for the member class to enjoy at … CANVAS Paint Night! That’s right. TheContinue reading “Our Lyre Legacy”

Art Walk – Local Fun to Celebrate Sisters & Art

VP Ritual and Fraternity Appreciation Leanne Bell planned an Art Walk to celebrate Sisterhood and MacDowell Month (our fine arts founding). Beta Eta is lucky to have a deeper connection as well because our local alumna Amanda advocates for The Arts and works for the Council for Cultural Arts (COCA) and our young alumna Gabi.Continue reading “Art Walk – Local Fun to Celebrate Sisters & Art”

MacDowell Month – Appreciating Our #finearts Founding

Thanks VP RM Bree and VP RFA Leanne for kicking off MacDowell Month by preparing a mental health break that also highlighted our Alpha Chi Omega hertiage and founding! We painted canvases (so many artists) 🤗 AND, for the end of the month, our PRM team highlighted our sisters’ talents on our Insta. story 2/23.Continue reading “MacDowell Month – Appreciating Our #finearts Founding”

MacDowell Month and MyJourney

We decided to focus our February #MyJourney on a total Alpha Chi Altruism:  #MacDowellMonth! Luckily, our local young alumna and Risk Management Co-Advisor, Gabi Shutt, Kappa Rho – UNCC, is so knowledgeable and passionate about the Fine Arts and all that is availble in Tallahassee. The groups broke up and talked about ways they couldContinue reading “MacDowell Month and MyJourney”

Rebecca Epstein – RAE

Rebecca Epstein has been performing in the Tallahassee area for about 3 years in various venues throughout the town. About a week ago, she had the amazing opportunity to perform on the morning news at WXTL ABC 27. “Through out the years, the support from the community of FSU and the Capitol has been overwhelminglyContinue reading “Rebecca Epstein – RAE”

Help Make Tallahassee More Beautiful!

  Alpha Chi Omega alumna Erin (Iota Psi, Elon)’s department (Department of Art Education) and student association (Art Therapy Association) are collaborating with Seven Days of Opening Nights Arts Fest and the City of Tallahassee to paint a mural on the corner of Gaines and Railroad Square from Feb. 10-22.  “We’re there this week 9am-7pmContinue reading “Help Make Tallahassee More Beautiful!”