On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Little 5 Points Alliance will host its annual “People Make the Place” event to celebrate and recognize those who have been – and continue to be – a critical part of what makes the district unique.

Held at 7 Stages Theatre, the fundraiser for the Alliance is a recognition of history, sense of place, and community and will feature stories of individuals and organizations and their role in creating the Little 5 Points district.

Alliance Executive Director Lauren Welsh said the fourth annual event will highlight the importance of arts and culture in L5P.

“We want to remind people of the value and people of L5P and the work it takes to create community and to support an authentic identity,” Welsh said.

Welsh continued: “Little 5 Points is a special place to so many,

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