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—Victoria LaFave and Craig Worepel contributed to this report—
Downtown Escanaba is celebrating Art Week this week, ending with the Waterfront Art Festival on Saturday, Aug. 5
“It’s a way to focus on the importance of art in our community leading up to the big event in the park,” said Craig Woerpel, executive director of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority. The DDA is sponsoring the event with the Bonifas Arts Center
“You can drop in at any time,” said Kate Oman, gallery director at the Bonifas Arts Center. “There are fun stations through the whole Escanaba Marketplace. You can stop at the different stations and come out with very cool crafts or projects.”
Thursday is a Plein Air Painting Workshop at the marketplace with Marlene Wood from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Three cooking demonstrations will be held throughout Thursday including Macarons with Lisette LaFave from 12 to 1:30 p.m., Fun with Phyllo with Christina Economopoulos from 3 to 5 p.m. and Grilled Pizza with Alicia Sturdy from 6 to 8 p.m.
“We have our movement day as well on Thursday including our move and groove and belly dancing. If you always wondered what belly dancing is like, you can partake in that,” said Oman.
Classes include S.U.N.N.Y. Self-Defense Workshop with Susan Dutton from 12-2 p.m., Loosen Up Class Demo from 4-5 p.m. and Move & Groove (cardio dance) from 5:15-5:45 p.m. with Nicole Nelson and Belly Dancing Demo with Jeana Harmon from 6-7 p.m. Registration is available at bonifasarts.org or at the Bonifas.
The Waterfront Art Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 in Ludington Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 artists will be on display at the Karas Bandshell.
“I’m interested in seeing all of the different artwork,” said Heather Grimes, special events coordinator at the Bonifas. “We also have entertainment and venues for young artists.”
This art festival will feature exhibitors and vendors from all over the Upper Peninsula and beyond! Artists and vendors will display their artwork at this vibrant festival on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition, Waterfront Art Festival will be hosting the Young Artist’s Market featuring original works by area young people for sale (ages 18 and under).
The juried Waterfront Art Festival normally attracts more than 3,000 people annually, giving patrons the valuable opportunity to view and purchase art by talented artists, have a bite to eat at one of the many food vendors, and engage in conversations with peers and viewers from across the region, all while enjoying Escanaba’s Ludington Park. Artists and art patrons can also the festival’s live music under the band shell and art raffle tent.
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