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The Corpus Christi Arts & Cultural Commission celebrates its
6th Annual Festival of the Arts

Saturday, March 29 ~ 10am-8pm

FREE ADMISSION

In addition to the exciting array of  talented Music and Dance performances, the festival will include an Art-full KidZone for those 12 yrs and under, Poetry & Literary Readings,   Art Exhibits, Lectures & Workshops, Bronze Castings, Sculpture Demonstrations, Artisans &Vending Craftsmen, Food and Beverages for purchase. And don't forget to hop on the 2008 Festival of the Arts Bayfront Tram Tour (Saturday & Sunday) to view some of the City's permanent art collections. 

      Bayfront Tram Tour 
Hop on at the Art Center Courtyard
(bay-side entrance) 
10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm daily

   Dancing under the Stars
     530-8pm      

Join the fun on Saturday ~  from 5:30 pm - 8pm.  Put on those dancing shoes and participate in a social dance lesson with Dante Miller, then practice those moves to the sounds of The Eddie Olivarés, Jr. Quartet & Vocalist Guest, Adeline Cuesta  and go Dancing under the Stars.

Cinema at the Art Center
 
  BayView Room 
5:30-8pm
 Independent  films shorts for the youngsters sponsored by Reel Simple Productions.

 

Italian Street Painting Event

Observe internationally recognized guest artists Julie Kirk and Melanie Stimmell from 10am - 4pm as they continue creating their street painting art.  Contact: Chris Semtner, (361) 826-3468 info@ccfestivalarts.org

Reading of "Snow For Kids"

by Kathryn Childers 

&

Book Signing 

Artist William Wilhelmi and Kathryn Childers

 10:00 - 11:00

 

HOBO
A Honkadelic music experience all day long! Contact: Allan Cook (361)676-1453 Midaswhale@yahoo.com

Alcorta's Corpus Christi Folklórico & Flamenco
Performances from the award winning company of Corpus Christ Folklórico include Flamenco and Folklórico dance. Contact: Cynthia Alcorta (361) 452-2077 or 946-9106   ccfolklorico.org 

 

Texas A&M Jazz Ensemble
The ensemble plays a wide variety of music from the jazz idiom including swing, bebop, and funk. Contact: Mr. Eddie Olivarés,Sr. (361)853-6389

 

Pride of Ireland Irish School Dance School   
High energy ethnic dancing that will entertain the community. Various dances of Ireland will be performed by Irish step dancer using both soft and hard shoes. Don't miss the opportunity to see Irish dancing! Contact: Kim Hatridge (361) 985-0765 prideofirelandtx.com

 

Ballet Nacional 
Experience this Hispanic dance company's exciting moves. 
Contact: Maria Ramon (361) 854-6528
balletnacional.org 
 

Ernest Hooper ~ Poet
Let's hear it again for Corpus Christi and just life itself. Mr. Hooper will be joining the festival again this year, bringing with him and reciting (by memory!) selections from his over 48 poems written about our Sparkling City by the Sea.
Contact: Ernest Hooper (361) 289-7963

Texas State Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center     Learn the Far East artistic technique of Origami and Japanese Kabuki face painting.  Contact: Catherine Lacroix (361) 882-2641  asianculturesmuseum.org 

The Harbor Playhouse 
Enjoy excerpts of the enjoyable musical presentation "Once upon a Mattress". Great Family entertainment and considered the funniest fairy tale on the musical stage!   Contact: Joel Early (361)882-5500  harborplayhouse.com  

Corpus Christi Concert Ballet  
Classical ballet presentation with excerpts from the upcoming May 2008 performance  of Esmeralda.  Contact: Nancy Sulik  (361)854-7969   
concertballet@sbcglobal.net

Celtic Menagerie   
Traditional Scottish Country and Ceilidh dances, some dating back to the early 1700's, featuring original choreography. Family tartans kilts are worn by the male members of the group. Contact: Loyd Poplin (361) 855-0438

Coastal Bend Youth Orchestra   
Sixty member youth orchestra under the direction of Kim Mrazek, will present the music from ,Chronicles of Narnia, The Prophets, William Tell and the Pirates of the Carribean.   Contact: Kim Mrazek (361) 854-7969.

Cinema at the Art Center  ~ 5:30-8pm BayView Room 
 Independent  films shorts for the youngsters sponsored by Reel Simple Productions. Contact: Daniel Garza    (361) 980-1375 reelsimpleproductions.org

Del Mar Jazz Ensemble
The Del Mar jazz program began in 1971 with the addition of stage band to the college curriculum.  Don’t miss this performance.  Contact: David Irving, Director  

Tito Perez ~ Poet  
Traditional recitation performance of poetry readings. Contact: Tito Perez (361) 549-4707

Rhythm & Moves  
Presentation is based on the stage play ~ "The Wiz". Enjoy jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop & clogging performance ages 4-64.      Contact :Carolyn Arwood (361) 774-5174

Hourglass Bellydance 
This MiddleEastern and American style Bellydance troupe performs the art of belly dance, which has been practiced by women for thousands of years.  Contact: Lorrie Pierce (361) 946-4052 hourglassbellydance.com

  

Del Mar College Dance Ensemble
Enjoy the performing arts talent of DMC Dance Ensemble members.Contact: Shawnee Jones-Bonnette (361) 698-1339


Sparkling City Light Opera ~ 
 ~ in Jezebelle's 
 Light Opera featuring Kelly Balmaceda, soprano will be singing Mozart's Exultate Jubilate and Chrisi Carter performing three musical showtunes, accompanied by Arlene Long in Jezzebelle's. Sponsored by Di Bros Pianos.   Contact: Kelly Balmaceda 9361)356-6945 

The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas ~ in Jezebelle's   
Since its inception in 1989, the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas has endeavored to bring performances of the highest quality to the people of South Texas. The Society has also provided opportunities for talented pianist to perform in South Texas and has sponsored piano competitions for young artists. Contact: Dr. Nina Drath (361) 853-6771 fryderykchopinsocietyoftexas.org

EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS

Hourglass Belly Dancing
Corpus Christi Concert Ballet
Coastal Bend Aids Foundation
The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas
Di Bros Pianos
Sparkling City Light Opera

Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society
CC International Competition
P.A.T.C.H.
Texas State Asian Culture Museum
Corpus Christi Ballet
Hobo

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