Join us Saturday, June 14th, 2008!
June 14th, 2008 will mark the second annual Open Air Festival of the Arts, along the scenic Chippewa River. In collaboration with the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, there will be artwork for sale and on display by regional artists, performances throughout the day on two stages, food, children's activities (including the people-powered procession), valet bicycle parking, and community information.
This is a waste free event. Recycling and composting facilities will be available.
Festival
Schedule
9 am - 5 pm
Phoenix Park, Eau Claire
Featured Artists
Katie Bateman
Rolley Bateman
Ron Bauman
Big Sky
Photography
Bob Brown
Caradori Pottery
Lisa
Cory
Sandra Cress
Doubletake Design
Fat Bottom
Glass
Marcia Gard
Willem Gebben
Sara + Andy
Gregorich
Mari Jackson
Nicole Johnson
Jamie
Kyser
Monica Lobenstein
Kathi Michelson
Loki
Designs
Maple House Arts
Maureen McGrath
Rich
Meredith
Mountain Stone Jewelry
River Winds
Farm
Christy Skuban
Leni Sovacool
Donna
Walther
Kristee Weber-Mickler
Barry Weiss
Steve Tomashek
UWEC Art Student Association
UWEC
NOTA
Sally Velleux
Entertainment &
activity Schedule
Katie Bateman
Rolley Bateman
Ron Bauman
Big Sky Photography
Bob Brown
Caradori Pottery
Lisa Cory
Sandra Cress
Doubletake Design
Fat Bottom Glass
Marcia Gard
Willem Gebben
Sara + Andy Gregorich
Mari Jackson
Nicole Johnson
Jamie Kyser
Monica Lobenstein
Kathi Michelson
Loki Designs
Maple House Arts
Maureen McGrath
Rich Meredith
Mountain Stone Jewelry
River Winds Farm
Christy Skuban
Leni Sovacool
Donna Walther
Kristee Weber-Mickler
Barry Weiss
Steve Tomashek
UWEC Art Student Association
UWEC NOTA
Sally Velleux
Labyrinth Stage
9:15 - 10:00 am
Trevor Marty
10:15- 11:00 am Carmen Lee and the
Tomorrow River
Two
11:15- noon
Local Poets
12:15- 1:00 pm
Patchouli
1:15 - 2:00 pm The
Sidekicks
2:15 - 3:00
pm Javier Trejo Trio
3:15 -
4:00 pm Reverend Eddie
Danger
4 pm People powered procession --
Join the fun!
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Magic Mama
5:15 - 6:00 pm Yam
Cannon
6:15 - 7:00 pm
Ultimate Frisbee Orchestra
7:15 - 8:00
pm Snifter
8:00 -
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Open Drum Circle
Grassy Stage
11 am -
11:15 Aerial
Dancing (music - The Algebra of Need)
11:15 -
noon Bruce
O'Brian
noon -
12:15 Aerial
Dancing (music - The Algebra of Need)
noon - 1
pm Improv
Comedy -- Memorial HS Improv group
1 pm -
1:15 Aerial
Dancing (music - The Algebra of
Need)
2pm
Storys with Paula
Gorski
3pm
Belly Dancing - Peanutbutter and Gypsy
People Powered Procession Tent
9 - 10
am Pinwheels
10
- noon Art
on the Bus with Paula Gorski
noon -
2 Animals
on a Stick & Fire Hoops
2 - 4
pm Masks
& Instruments
4
pm
Gather and Join the Procession
11 am - 11:15 Aerial Dancing (music - The Algebra of Need)
11:15 - noon Bruce O'Brian
noon - 12:15 Aerial Dancing (music - The Algebra of Need)
noon - 1 pm Improv Comedy -- Memorial HS Improv group
1 pm - 1:15 Aerial Dancing (music - The Algebra of Need)
2pm Storys with Paula Gorski
3pm Belly Dancing - Peanutbutter and Gypsy
People Powered Procession Tent
9 - 10 am Pinwheels
10 - noon Art on the Bus with Paula Gorski
noon - 2 Animals on a Stick & Fire Hoops
2 - 4 pm Masks & Instruments
4 pm Gather and Join the Procession
Get Involved!
There are several ways you be a part of the 2008 Open Air Festival of the Arts.
Become an OAFA Patron Today!
To share your gifts, talents, and time with the Chippewa Valley, Simply download the Contributor/Sponsor Application
Make any checks payable to OAFA and send
to:
OAFA
P.O. box 2171,
Eau Claire, WI, 54702
Spread the good word!
Let people know you will be displaying or
performing, post for your co-workers or just invite friends to
meet you at the Festival.
Printable page of 4 postcards available
here.
2008
Sponsors:
Deborah Becker State Farm
Jenkins Market Communications
Really Really Free Market
You?