Empowered Women International and Convergence, a Creative Community of Faith presented a special program – Winter Holiday Cultural Fest, December 13, 2008, in Alexandria, VA. The event featured an exhibition and conert with artists of the Empowered Women and graduates of EWI’s partner organization, www.artbizacademy.com.
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Lisa Hawkins, Artistic Director of Convergence, described Covergence’s outreach and service to the artistic community. EWI Founder and President, Marga C. Fripp, highlighted EWI’s history, plans for growth and collaboration with Convergence. The 7Sopranos, Cynthia Cole, Artistic Director, presented an outstanding holiday music concert. Awards were presented to Whole Foods Market, Sushmita Mazumdar, Steve Borbiro and Sharmila Karamchandani.