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A Creative Takeover by Ray Dray Presents at 3 Dots Downtown
Ray Dray, owner and creative director of Ray Dray Presents LLC, is proud to serve as the inaugural resident artist for 3 Dots Downtown. Through her partnership with 3 Dots Downtown, Ray Dray will have the opportunity to bring her production and storytelling abilities to scale and officially launch the Whew Chile! Black Women Working project in Happy Valley.
Where: 3 Dots Downtown
137 E. Beaver Ave.
State College, PA 16801
2025
Schedule
Off da Clock! - A First Fridays Event
Clock out and join us for the Rhythm, Rest and Revolution gallery and residency launch party featuring DJ Red-I - an ultimate happy hour with music, light bites, art and interactive exhibits!Friday, Aug. 1, 5pm-8pm
Ages 21+ | Free Event | RSVP
HALFTIME with Ray Dray Adult Majorette Class: Sip n’ Stands Edition
This is for the grown folks! Take a sip of the Whew Chile! signature cocktail and…5,6,7,8!Wednesday, Aug. 13, 7-8pm
Ages 21+ | Purchase tickets
Proceeds go to rayDiANCE Dance Company for scholarships and uniforms
Whew Chile! Black Women Working: The Musical
Black Woman, the main character, curses out her boss, “quiet quits” and contends with the patriarchy, white feminism and imposter syndrome all before clocking out! Enjoy a sneak peek of the Whew Chile! Black Women Working musical production and an intimate discussion with the writer/director/producer and cast.Saturday, Sept. 20, 7pm at 3 Dots Downtown
Ages 18+ | Purchase tickets
The Break Room
Whew Chile! Black women are NOT working! Our goal is to support Black women through resting and healing. This rest installation leverages the framework of Tricia Hershey’s Nap Ministry which includes community napping and daydreaming, breathwork, meditation, journaling and grazing.Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10am-2pm
An exclusive event for Black women
Space is limited
Registration Required
rayDiANCE Dance Company Open House
Get a sneak peek at how rayDiANCE dancers are trained in the HBCU dance tradition and encouraged to build confidence, culture and community right here, in Happy Valley!Thursday, Sept. 25, 6pm-7pm
All Ages | Free Event | RSVP
SPONSORS
3 Dots Downtown
Herbert and Patricia Aaron
Aja Aaron
Dr. Grace Hampton
Professor Emerita of Art, Art Education, and Integrative Arts, The Pennsylvania State UniversityLiz Grove
Owner, Pine Grove Hall and Flour & StoneLeslie Laing (Consulting Services)
Owner, Spheres of Influence, LLCTracey Jackson
Balloon Decor InstallationDr. Eric Ian Farmer
Musician ServicesDr. Daryl Branford
Musician ServicesShih-In Ma
Healing ServicesAaliyah Nastasi
Health and Wellness ServicesGregory “Deuce” Drane
Social Media/Video Editing SupportThe Rhythm, Rest and Revolution residency at 3 Dots Downtown is an extension of the Whew Chile! Black Women Working project. This musical theatrical production serves as a vehicle for conversation and healing for all who engage. Your support of this project allows us to host the full production in Happy Valley and compensate our talented (and local!) cast and musicians.
Here are convenient ways to donate:
- Cash App: $RasaDrane
- Venmo: @Rasa-Drane
- Check made payable to Ray Dray Presents LLC
- Cash
- Donate to 3 Dots Downtown and state that you want to specifically support the Rhythm, Rest and Revolution residency.