Pasadena ArtWeekend
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Pasadena Art Weekend
Opens: Friday, October 10, 2008 - Sunday, October 12, 2008
Website: www.pasadenaartweekend.com
Pasadena ArtWeekend
ArtNightFriday, October 10- 6pm to 10pm
Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts, and music within the city.
ArtNight Pasadena electrifies the air with creative energy when together thousands experience its rich variety of art, music and entertainment. A partnership between the city's Cultural Affairs Division and an impressive list of cultural institutions, it is sponsored by Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. Free shuttle services transport attendees to each cultural venue where exciting exhibitions and surprising performances are absolutely free. Opening their doors will be Armory Center for the Arts, Art Center College of Design, One Colorado, Norton Simon Museum, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena City College, Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum of History, and Side Street Projects.
ArtWalk
Saturday, October 11 - 11am to 5pm
Participants can immerse themselves in ArtWalk 2008 at the Pasadena Playhouse District on El Molino between
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Colorado and Green St. ArtWalk features fine art from over 40 artists including painting, sculpture, and photography. This year's festival involves more hands-on activities, entertainment, and free museum admission.
ArtHeritage
Latino Heritage parade and jamaica
Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm
The Latino Heritage parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. on Los Robles Ave., north of Washington Blvd. and will end at La Pintoresca Park. The sights and sounds of Aztec dancers, bands, ballet folklorico, and entertainment will fill the jamaica (fair) at the park. All are welcome to enjoy a fun-filled day of arts and crafts, food, music, and Living History. This family event is free.
ArtMarket
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
The San Gabriel Valley's most popular fine arts market features works for sale by students, faculty and alumni from Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College. It's a great opportunity to find innovative productions by emerging talent. 100% of sales go to artists. Located in the One Colorado Courtyard.
ArtPerformance
Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm
Old Pasadena Management presents ArtPerformance, a vibrant outdoor music event, showcasing emerging and nationally recognized talent. Spanning genres and musical tastes, ArtPerformance offers something for everyone. ArtPerformance takes place on De Lacey Street between Colorado and Union in the heart of Old Pasadena. Featuring five acts, music lovers are invited to enjoy such artists as psychedelic indie rock group West Indian Girl, Colombian music sensation Very Be Careful and Trip hop funk band Faro among others.
About Pasadena Art Weekend
This free, city-wide, multi-venue festival features music, art installations, paintings, mixed media, storytelling, free museum admission and much more. ArtWeekend is a three-day event that includes ArtNight, ArtWalk, ArtHeritage, ArtMarket, and ArtPerformance. ArtWeekend is a joint venture with the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs with the Arts & Culture Commission, Pasadena Convention Center & Visitors Bureau, Old Pasadena Management, Playhouse District Association, One Colorado, Pasadena Latino Heritage and Cultural Pasadena.