Monday, March 12, 2012

Tucson: Volunteer Meet-Up, Water Festival (March 18), Dance, Murals!

 

From: Tucson Arts Brigade [mailto:info@TucsonArtsBrigade.org]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:08 AM
Subject: Volunteer Meet-Up, Water Festival (March 18), Dance, Murals!

 

 

Tucson Arts Brigade

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY BUILDERS,

ARTISTS AND VISIONARIES!

 

TAB has a variety of opportunities for volunteers, including Days of Arts Service, community murals, performances, events, prop-building & more. Internships and summer positions are available. Learn about the range of opportunities and how you can have a fun and rewarding experience serving your community through the arts with friends and neighbors. 

 

VOLUNTEER MEET-UP:

MONDAY, MARCH 12 @ 6-7:30pm

Armory Park Center

220 South 5th Avenue, Tucson 

 

RSVP: Email or 520-791-9359
Interested but cannot attend? Contact us. 

 

 

 

Tucson Arts Brigade's 3rd Annual celebration of

The Water Festival

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 @ 10AM-4PM
ARMORY PARK CENTER

 220 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE • TUCSON AZ
FREE EVENT! 

 

Participate in Tucson Arts Brigade's 3rd Annual celebration of The Water Festival, integrating art, science and culture to raise awareness, promote stewardship, and foster creative expression about our water future. In conjunction with the United Nation's World Water Day, The Water Festival is a prime opportunity to engage the public through diverse activities for learning, networking, family-friendly fun, and creative interactions with water and community issues.

 

FINAL REGISTRATION + CALL FOR ARTISTS!

EXHIBITORS • ARTISTS • ACTIVITY LEADERS • VOLUNTEERS

 

DOWNLOAD THE FESTIVAL PACKET

Deadline to be printed in program is Wednesday, March 14.

Registrations accepted up to day of the festival.

 

 

 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Food & Water Security, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Connections are highlighted in this Centennial year. The Water Festival is joined by partnering events on the same day & location area: Cyclovia (5mi. loop of car-free family friendly activities) and Solar Rock (solar-powered music fest).

• Exhibitor Fair
• Art Show
• Dance/Theater Performances
• Panel Discussions & Speakers
• Workshops

• Music
• Kids Activities
• Spiritual Water Practices

• Mermaid in a Wishing Well
• And more!

 

FEATURING:

Mermaid Odette & Aquaman

Ice sculpture in human form & gathering of tribal waters

TAB's Dance Theater Troupe's combo with Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc

 

PANEL SPEAKERS:

• Johnathan Mabry, PhD (Historic Preservation Officer from the City Tucson)

• Vernon Masayesva (Former Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, Dir. of the Black Mesa Trust)

• Jerry Yudelson (Yudelson Associates, "Godfather of Green", Green Builder, Author)

• Tres English (Empowering Local Communities, Sustainable Tucson)

• Gary Hix (President of the AZ Water Well Association)
• Michael B. Schwartz (Executive Director of Tucson Arts Brigade) 

• Kids and adults from various neighborhoods and TAB community arts programs

 

Plus, see articles in Zócalo, Downtown Tucson Partnership, and the upcoming Tucson Weekly!

 

MORE INFO + FULL SCHEDULE:

www.WaterFestivalTucson.org

 

 

 

No comments: