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bring
the artist out!
May
18, 2002 11 am – 7 pm
May 19, 2002 11 am – 6 pm*
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create a
picture perfect weekend at artsplosure
and we'll provide . . .
the region’s finest visual art and crafts market
with
juried artisans from
across the nation to show and SELL their work >
continuous live music on two stages presenting
an eclectic array of local, regional and national acts >
interactive activities and performers just for kids at kidsplosure
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*artsplosure
will open at 10 am on Sunday, May 19, to provide people with
disabilities or mobility impairments greater access to the artists’
market
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live
music in the park
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the
artists’ market
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main
stage
Media Sponsor: FOXY 107.1/104.3 WFXC/
WFXK FM
The Artsplosure Main Stage features a mix of regional and national
acts.
Headliners for 2002 include Elvin Bishop, Jane Bunnett and the Spirits
of
Havana, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks and Los Mocosos.
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city stage
Media Sponsors:
The Herald-Sun and WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz
Artsplosure’s
City Stage features the an eclectic array of local musicians
and groups. This year’s line up includes the Cigar Store
Indians, Greg Hawks
and the Tremblers and international groups like Panyélo
Steel Drums and
Project Mastana.
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art
in the park
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sand
sculpture
Sponsor: Celito.net
Media Sponsor: Fifty Plus Lifestyles
Moore Square Park
Sandy Feat,
Raleigh’s award-winning team of sand sculptors, will transform
20 tons of sand into a whimsical installation in Moore Square Park. |
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for
the young audience
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chess
Presented by Moncure Chess Works
Moore Square Park
Creator
Lyle Estill challenges you to a match in a life-sized chess game.
Choose your favorite piece to champion on the board.
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kidsplosure
Sponsored by 
Media Sponsor: WB22 Newsat 10
Saturday & Sunday
11 am—6 pm
Moore Square Park
Fun and interactive exhibits, hands-on arts and crafts
for children
and a special stage with entertainment just for kids.
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partnership
quilt
with artist Carolyn Owen
Media Sponsor: WB22
News at 10
Moore Square Park
Artist Carolyn Owen and students from Partnership Elementary have
created a free-standing metal sculpture called the Partnership Quilt.
Students forged metal squares to create a visual tapestry for Artsplosure,
and a permanent installation for Partnership Elementary School. The
project is part of Artsplosure’s ArtsReach education initiative. |
deborah
clark gallery
Sponsored by Carolina Hurricanes
Media Sponsors: WKFT-TV 40
Saturday & Sunday
11 am - 5 pm
Zanzibar Room, Exploris
Young students from throughout Wake County participate each year in
this
serious art exhibit. The selected works are judged with prizes awarde,
to be
announced on Saturday, May 18, at 5:00 pm at Exploris.
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the
springler patch
by artist Cici Stevens
Media Sponsor: The Independent Weekly
Moore Square Park
Artist Cici Stevens’ patch of wild plant creations,
"Spinglers," need the help of some green thumbs. Tend
to the garden by adding a colorful leaf or branch and see how the
Springler patch grows!
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jazz clinic
with Jane Bunnett & members of the Spirits of
Havana
Sponsor: Carolantic Realty
Media Sponsor: WNCU Jazz 90.7
Sunday, May 19
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Exploris Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana band will present a free
jazz clinic
that will focus on Afro-Cuban rhythms and how various percussion
instruments
function in Latin Music. The workshop is open to musicians of all
ages.
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make
your mark
accessible
art painting
With Arts Access
and artist Wendy Lincicome
Media Sponsor: WKFT-TV 40
Arts Acess, artist Wendy Lincicome and Artsplosure
invite you to make your mark and create a painting that celebrates
arts accessibility. Using washable paint, you can paint using the
accessibility tool of your choice—wheelchairs, canes, walkers,
strollers, orthotics, hands, feet, or even guide dog paws! The large
painting will be cut and framed into individual paintings and
displayed at area art and community venues. |
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preview
events
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jazz
lunch
Sponsored by First Citizens Bank
Media Sponsor: WSHA 88.9 FM
May 15-17
Noon-1:30 pm
Fayetteville Street Mall
Make your mid-day break a Jazz Lunch with Artsplosure’s
free, outdoor concerts
on the Fayetteville Street Mall. We’ll provide the music and
the seating, so grab
a sandwich and some friends and get a preview of Artsplosure’s
weekend events.
Wednesday, May 15
Sanderson High School Jazz Band
Chris Branam, Director
Thursday, May 16
Southeast Raleigh High School Jazz Band
Clifton Scott, Director
Friday, May 17
Athens Drive High School Jazz Ensemble
Jerry Markoch, Director
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artsplosure
alive!
in
downtown raleigh
free
concert
Thursday, May 16
6:00
to 8:00 pm
Raleigh Convention and Conference Center Plaza
Bio
Ritmo
8-piece salsa band with a unique brand of Afro-Caribbean
music "burns as hot as any band from Havanna or New York"
-- (Option)
for latest updates on bio ritmo news:www.bioritmo.com
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Coolers
will not be permitted on any Artsplosure site
other than as designated. Dogs are permitted, but
please beconsiderate of others.
A pet watering site is available in Moore Square Park.
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