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Prince of Wales Memorial Day Marathon Weekend
Fine Art Show and Music Fest May 23, 24, 25, 2003

 

May 16, 2003
Friday - 12:30 pm


Prince of Wales - In conjunction with the Fourth Prince of Wales International Marathon, artists and musicians will gather, along with the marathon athletes, to celebrate Memorial Day.

On Friday, May 23rd the Second Annual Quilt Show will be displaying a large variety of quilts. The show will run through Sunday. Activities at the Craig Community Center, where most of the events will take place, feature mini art classes during the day and the Marathon's Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 PM.

The Marathon is scheduled to start at 9 AM on Saturday, May 24th. The Art Show and Sale will be open at Noon. Included in the day's activities will be mini-art classes and Native dancing. The Marathon Awards Ceremony is at 5 PM followed by the Wine and Beer Garden at 7 PM with the Wearable Art Show following at 8 PM. During the show, there will be an Art Auction with the proceeds going to the Marathon Committee. Live music and dancing will conclude the evening's activities.

The Wearable Art Show is a whimsical extravaganza of functional or not so functional clothing, from the experimental to decadent to interactive 3-D art. It's art in motion, going to the extremes, creating illusions, and bending the rules of clothing design. It's every artist's chance to run wild with their imagination and unleash their creativity. There will be cash prizes for winning entries judged by the audience. Entry fees are $15.00. Admission to the show is $5.00. In keeping with the Marathon event, the theme is "Run For Your Lives!

Sunday, May 25th, artists' booths will be open from 11 AM to 3 PM. During that time, a Jazz Brunch will feature the Bob Bloom Trio. Brunch will be served by Shelter Cove with interaction from the Prince of Wales Players. Admission is $5.00.

The activities for the Fine Arts Show and Sale, Music Fest and Wearable Art Show to be held at the Craig Community Association on Friday, May 23rd, Noon to 8, Saturday, May 24th, Noon to 8 PM, Sunday, May 25th, 11 AM to 3 PM.

 

 

For more information call 826-2606 or visit:

Prince of Wales Online
http://www.princeofwalesonline.com

 

Source of News Release:

Prince of Wales Memorial Day Marathon Committee



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