(5/16/05)
Musicians to Perform at Art Fair The
43rd annual Sierra Madre Art Fair is an irresistible feast for all the
senses: beautiful art to look at, craft projects to make with your hands, a
delectable assortment of food and drink and finally, an array of fabulous
musicians to delight the ear. To be held Saturday, May 21 from
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 22 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Memorial
Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, the Art Fair will feature The Folk
Collection, String Planet, Robby Longley and Sierra Madre Resident Ann Luke.
The Folk Collection are set to entertain Saturday from Noon to 2 PM at the
park band shell with a selection of familiar folk songs that are meant to
encourage audience participation. On Sunday at Noon, String Planet takes the
helm with Novi Novog on viola and Larry Tuttle on The Stick, a unique
twelve-stringed instrument that combines the properties of the electric
guitar, bass guitar and piano. Acoustic guitarist Robby Longley follows at 2
PM with a virtuoso performance that blends the sounds of jazz, pop and world
music with a flamenco flair. Additionally, the sweet notes of the hammered
dulcimer will sound both days from 11AM to Noon when Ann Luke takes to the
stage. The Sierra Madre Art Fair, showcasing the work of over 100 local and
national artists, is sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library,
with proceeds continuing to support library programs, activities and
development activities. Anyone wishing more information on the Sierra Madre
Art Fair should contact Sharon Murphy at 626-355-3977 or contact Friends of
the Sierra Madre Library, PO Box 334, Sierra Madre, CA, 91025.
(5/16/05)
Sierra
Madre Has Long Tradition of the Arts, 43rd Art Fair Continues Tradition What do Mt. Rushmore, the film Midnight
Cowboy, and TV
’s talking horse
“Mr. Ed” have in common? Sierra Madre, of course…Former residents of this
beautiful town located just east of Pasadena played a leading role in the success of
these, admittedly varied, artistic endeavors… John Gutzon Borglum was the
distinguished sculptor of the famed Presidential foursome. James Leo Herlihy wrote
the book Midnight Cowboy on which the classic film was based and
Florence MacMichael played Winnie Kirkwood in the popular TV series…Long a haven
for artists, writers and actors, the “Village of the Foothills” continues its ongoing tradition
as an art lovers’ haven with the 43rd annual Sierra Madre Art Fair, held
Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 22 from 9:30 AM to
5:00 PM in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Over 100 local and
national artists will participate including featured artist Michael Crook, a wood
carver whose powerful work, “Lean and Hungry” depicts a vigilant lioness that
will be portrayed in all Art Fair promotions. Visitors are invited to spend the
spring weekend enjoying Sierra Madre’s charming small town atmosphere,
drinking the Historical Society’s famous lemonade and sampling a variety of ethnic
snacks. Children are especially welcomed with storytellers and other
events in the park including an exhibit by the Art Docents of the Sierra
Madre Elementary School and the invitation to
create a “Rockin’ Rattle” instrument under the guidance of the Creative Arts
Group. The Sierra Madre Art Fair is sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra
Madre Library, with proceeds continuing
to support library programs, activities and development activities.
(5/10/05)
Art Fair
to be Kid Friendly!
Children are
especially welcome at the 43rd annual Sierra Madre Art Fair May 21-22, with
a host of activities designed particularly for junior art lovers.
Leading the way is the Creative Arts Group with a booth where at least 200
kids are expected to make not only art, but a lot of noise with a “Rockin’
Rattle” they’ll create with pie plates set on a wooden handle, some beans
and a little attitude. Mary Wallis and
daughter Cathy Manzo will provide instruction and materials for the lively
percussion project which children will decorate in addition to constructing
free of charge. Mary and Bruce Wallis were one of the six original couples
that founded the Creative Arts Group in 1960 in order to provide expanded
artistic experiences for their children. The long time participation of the Creative
Arts Group in the Sierra Madre Art Fair is a natural extension of the
organization’s original vision to enrich the community through art.
“It’s very important for us to nurture the children’s own intuitive
creativity,” says Cathy. “At the art fair we try to come up with a project
that they can make on their own, regardless of age.” Other
kid-friendly events include a Native American Story-teller and an exhibit of
children’s art sponsored by the art docents of the Sierra Madre Elementary
School. inspired by international cultures, school students have created
their personal versions of various traditional icons including Katsina
Dolls, Masai Shields and stationary decorated with Scandinavian stencils.
(4/5/05)
Sierra Madre Art Fair Set for May 21st, 22nd
The 43rd Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair,
sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, will be held
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, in
Memorial Park. More than 100
artists will display an array of their fine art. Watercolors, oil paintings,
jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glass, weaving, wood and photography will
comprise the exhibits. This year’s featured artist is woodcarver Michael
Crook who creates hand-carved, hand-painted wildlife pins and framed art
pieces from a variety of hardwoods. Selected to theme the Art Fair is his
“Lean…and Hungry” image of a lioness, which will be replicated on
postcards, posters, T-shirts, totes and aprons. Art Fair entertainment
will include music onstage at the park’s Band Shell throughout the weekend. At a Food Court, both non-profit groups and other vendors will offer
beverages and a wide range of foods including sausage sandwiches, burritos,
Chinese chicken salad and pizza. Art Fair hours are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds benefit the
Sierra Madre Public Library and its services, materials, and equipment.
For further information, contact Sharon Murphy, (626) 355-3977, or
visit the Art Fair website at
www.sierramadreartfair.com.
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Some other upcoming Sierra Madre events of interest
Mt. Wilson Trail Race May
Sierra Madre Surf Club Annual Luau June
Mater
Dolorosa Passionist Father's Retreat House Fiesta June
Fourth of July
July
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Sept
Pioneer Days October
Huck Finn Day
March
SMVFA Easter Egg
Hunt April
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