Festival of the Arts at the District, Henderson, NV
We took a break last Saturday (5/5/07) to get inspired and visit with some local art talent showing at The District Festival of the Arts in Henderson, NV.
Our friend Caroline was displaying her clever and beautiful cork creations there. These are really fun and interesting home accessories and you have to see them to really appreciate the playfulness and creativity that goes into them. She takes genuine wine corks and labels and turns them into mirrors, frames, vases and other decor items. Donations of genuine corks and labels are always welcome and appreciated. Visit Caroline’s website - UncorkedDesigns.com
We met some new friends while there. Jeanne and Dana Rosen are the creators of these colorful and whimsical wall plaques. They employ some unique materials and processes - cold bronze (coated cast-stone) or faux marble (stone with crushed marble aggregates) cast in molds then colored and hand-polished. Learn more about this couple and their art at Paper and Stone.
What’s an art festival without music? Rick Arroyo and his Latin Jazz band entertained us while we perused the art. We enjoyed it so much we bought a copy of his newest CD: “On Fire in the Desert”. Visit Rick Arroyo’s website here.
Performing arts were represented at the Art Festival as well. The Soul Acrobats group were there promoting their DVD’s, CD’s, photography, books, and seminars. Fascinating and entertaining to watch, the Soul Acrobats mesmerized us as the Latin Jazz played in the background.
Soul Acrobats is a team of professional acrobats and artists comprised of national-level gymnasts, world-traveled circus artists, and champion martial artists from all over the globe. Visit their website to learn more about them.
Don Thompson aka The Crystal Wizard delighted the younger crowd with a demonstration of his beautiful glassblowing. He’s available for lessons, private parties or special events. If you’re in the area of Boulder City, Nevada and would like to book him for your event you can reach him at (702) 293-3040.
The fall version of this festival takes place October 20-21. Go to The District At Green Valley Ranch to learn about the Fall Harvest Fest and Craft Festival.
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