The Crucible's 9th Annual
Fire Arts Festival
A celebration of creativity through fire and light
- When
- Event has passed (Wed Jul 15, 2009 - Sat Jul 18, 2009)
- Cost
- $35 - $55
- Tags
- Arts, Music, Music Festivals, Artists
Description
A spectacular open-air exhibition of astounding performances, fire sculpture and interactive art will light up the sky each evening from 8 PM to midnight at The Crucible's NEW Fire Arts Arena in the freeway canyon lands of West Oakland. The Fire Arts Festival is a blazing nexus of science, engineering and art, with amazing installations and gigantic sculptures by prominent artists. Appearing on the stage each evening will be a variety of performances to awe and amaze; from circus arts and fire performers to hip-hop dance and eclectic music. Dan Cantrell’s Rootabaga Opera is performed nightly at 9:00 as the Arena comes alive with fire; based on Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, the work incorporates dance, theater, puppetry, and (of course) fire.Stroll through ten acres of art; enjoy tasty food and beverages, shopping at unique vendor booths, and listen to some great music, all while exploring the world of fire and light. Free parking or take FREE shuttle from W. Oakland BART
More Info
- Link
- http://www.thecrucible.org
- Call
- 510-444-0919
- Call
- 510-444-0919 Ext. 122 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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