“Arts In The Plaza” Brings an Art Show, Craft Fair, Live Music, and FUN together for the Thriving Long Beach Community Every Saturday Through this October
(Long Island, NY) As Long Islanders flock to Long Beach’s Kennedy Plaza every weekend to showcase their artistic talents through music and the arts, or just to be engaged in a thrilling experience- Arts In The Plaza continues to excite the masses at Kennedy Plaza- 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561 EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER! And with “Sideman to the Legends” Mark Newman preparing to hit the stage on August 22nd 1:00PM-4:00PM, you won’t want to miss out on a stirring blend of blues, folk, roots and rock!
Featuring live music, cultural performances, a free Kids Art Station, art demonstrations and workshops, and the Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market— Arts In the Plaza happens every Saturdayfrom 10:00AM until 4:00PM continuing from from Memorial Day Weekend through Halloween. A collaboration between the Long Beach community’s three art groups- the Long Beach Art League,Artists In Partnership, Inc., and West End Arts Visual Artists Guild , AITP’s mission is simple:
“To provide a weekly outdoor venue to showcase locally handcrafted art, and to present musical performances and cultural arts for the enrichment and enjoyment of the community.”
With an upcoming performance this Saturday, August 15th from Mark Klein 11:30AM-4:00PM there’s a ton of other great live music scheduled for the rest of the Summer through the Fall season! Following its 2010 debut, Arts In The Plaza has been committed to providing a creative, fun, welcoming, and culturally inspiring venue for families to enjoy each Saturday and continue to be a part of their community. Sammi Metzger, Director of the weekly festival has said:
“Arts In The Plaza is built on love. Love of art, love of music, love of community, love of Long Beach.”
With so much to look forward to, this year’s Live Music Calendar includes:
August 15
- Mark Klein 11am-4:30pm
August 22
- Mark Newman 1pm-4pm
August 29
- Thunder Road 1pm-4pm
September 5
- Petey Mix 1pm-4pm
September 12
- Robert Sloan’s Electric Church 11am-4pm
September 19
- Qi Gong Class guided by Toburan Wholistic Health Initiative 10am-10:30am
- Tai Chi Class guided by Toburan Wholistic Health Initiative 11am-11:30am
- Poetry, Prayer, and Peace with ATOM RUSH 12pm-4pm
September 26
- Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra with Steve Adelson 1pm-4pm
October 3
- Park Avenue 1pm-4pm
October 10
There is NO Arts In the Plaza- come enjoy the City of Long Beach’s Fall Festival!
October 17
- Qi Gong Class guided by Toburan Wholistic Health Initiative 10am-10:30am
- Tai Chi Class guided by Toburan Wholistic Health Initiative 11am-11:30am
- GUITAR WARS 2 12pm-4pm
October 24
- War Paint 1pm-4pm
October 31– Halloween In the Plaza
- Five to One, Studio Noir Kids, and DJ Serenade 10am-4pm
- Costume Parade at 11am
As the Summer continues to whip by us there’s no need to worry as activities for families, artists, entertainment seekers, or those just looking for something fun and exciting to do on Saturdays all culminate at Arts In The Plaza EVERY SATURDAY at Kennedy Plaza- 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561 .
For More information, visit: http://www.artsintheplaza.com/ OR For Long Island Residents Who Want To Pre-Register and Show Their Art, E-Mail: aitplaza@gmail.com.
For Press Inquiries, contact: rick@rickeberle.com.
