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Festival of the Arts 2007 |
The Twelfth Annual Festival of the Arts Had a Huge Turnout!
May 2008 – The Twelfth Annual North Park Festival of the Arts on May 18 was wildly successful this year. The crowd was estimated at over 30,000 people. The unique blend of arts, culture, and entertainment created an event highlighting North Park’s diversity and dedication to the arts.
The Kids Art Beat featured the Art Miles Mural Project, Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts, and San Diego Jr. Theater! Activities also included arts and crafts, and a storyteller. The Kids Art Beat was sponsored by the Barona Band of Mission Indians and Ascent Real Estate.
This year featured the new addition of the Festival of Beers sponsored by San Diego CityBeat and the San Diego Music Foundation.
The Main Street Stage (formerly the Music in the Park Stage) was sponsored by Cox Communications. Crowds were drawn to the energy and enthusiasm of the local bands that came out to play. The Festival of Beers, presented by San Diego CityBeat and the San Diego Music Foundation, was adjacent to the stage. The World of Latin-American Music Stage was lively and colorful throughout the day, with music and dance from a variety of Latin American countries. Large music ensembles, and dance troupes attracted crowds and enhanced the festive atmosphere of the event. The Beats & Eats Stage also featured local bands with a more acoustic sound, as well as spoken word poets, beat boxers, rappers, singers, and storytellers. Festival goers dined on treats from the nearby food court while enjoying the eclectic array of entertainment.
The Dance Stage was once again wildly successful, due in no small part to the hard work of Kathryn Irey. She worked all year long to develop this stage and create a truly unique attraction that is unrivaled anywhere in San Diego County. Art was ever present throughout the event. Stilt walkers dressed in colorful costumes made their way through the crowds, adding to the festive atmosphere, while performance artists of all sorts captured the imagination. From the juried artists on University Avenue to the artists and demonstrations throughout Ray Street, the festival was abuzz with activity where artists and craftspeople demonstrated their wares. Congratulations to all of our juried arts winners: Best in Show - Michael Sussna This event was possible because of the many volunteers that assisted on May 18, and of course, the Festival Committee worked hard all year to make this day possible. Kudos to Daniel Bess, the Chair of the Festival Committee for leading this dedicated team.
North Park Main Street would like to thank its sponsors and media partners: COX Communications, Viejas, Barona Band of Mission Indians, Ascent Real Estate, San Diego Medical Enterprise, IATSE, Meridian Properties, A7d Graphic Design, American Laser Centers, SDG&E, Bank of America, Wholefoods Market, Hawthorns, True North (MJE Inc.), The San Diego Music Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Urban Solace, Bar Pink Elephant, Welk Resorts, Grand Pacific Palisades, Toyota of El Cajon, La Prensa San Diego, Penny Saver, San Diego CityBeat, The North Park News, SignOnSanDiego.com, Exa 91.7, Soft Rock KyXy 96.5, La Precosia 99.3, 91X, City of San Diego Redevelopement Agency, City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. |
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