People's Art Fair Announces Schedule
The People's Arts Festival (PAF), the largest free arts and music festival in the City of Detroit, will celebrate its Fourth Anniversary this year with an expanded roster of artists, performers, filmmakers and musicians on Saturday August 28 and Sunday August 29, 2010. Held at the Russell Industrial Center (1600 Clay Avenue in Detroit - off the I-75 Clay exit) from 11 a.m. to Midnight on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. This event is family friendly, and all ages are encouraged to attend.
With a focus on Detroit talent, over 150 artists will display and sell their original works of photography, jewelry, illustration, sculpture, painting, mixed media and more on the Russell Industrial Center grounds. This non-curated, bohemian-style art exhibit will showcase established and emerging artists, many whom demonstrate a uniquely Detroit perspective in their work.
This year's PAF also includes an expanded film area in the Screening Room (located on the first floor of Building One in the Russell Industrial Center) sponsored by Michigan Movie Magazine and Above the Line Detroit. With almost-hourly film screenings throughout the weekend, in addition to a host of film-related vendors, this will be an opportunity for amateurs and audiences to interact, network and gain honest feedback about their work. Also adding to the festivities is Ann Arbor's Shei Magazine, who will host a homegrown designer fashion show on Saturday.
With a diverse lineup of over 35 local musical acts on two stages throughout the weekend, festival-goers will be treated to everything from the eclectic to the electric. Some of audio highlights include Blockhead - a Devo tribute band, award-winning hip-hop artists Street Justice, electro fetish rockers Crud, experimental percussionist Juice, rockabilly swingers The Twistin' Tarantulas, and indie angster Troy Gregory.
Avant-garde performing artist Satori Circus, punk puppeteers The Gepetto Files, and Detroit Flyhouse aerialists will also provide thrilling live entertainment during this fun- filled weekend.
The PAF will also feature a wide variety of food & drink vendors, including Bluewater BBQ, Locos (Mexican), slider burgers from Dino's Lounge, as well as vegan and Polish cuisine. Drink specials include offerings from Cuatro Cirios Tequila, Zumba Margarita Mix , Barefoot Wine, Absolut Vodka, Bud Light, Jagermeister and Red Bull.
The People's Arts Festival is sponsored by 89x, 93.9 The River, Real Detroit Weekly, Comcast, Michigan Movie Magazine, Above the Line, Cuatro Cirios Tequila, Zumba, Barefoot Wine, On the Rocks Detroit, Absolut Vodka, Red Bull, Bud Light, Nikki's Pizza and Locos.
For more information about the People's Arts Festival please visit
PeoplesArtFair.com
ABOUT THE PAF and RUSSELL INDUSTRIAL CENTER:
The PAF is the public face of the Russell Center for Creative Arts, a non-profit group established to oversee the festival and pursue charitable endeavors to benefit inner city Detroit art students. The Russell is a nearly century-old industrial complex directly north of downtown. Designed by the legendary Albert Kahn, it was built to answer the production needs of the Detroit's early automobile industry; was used as a center for building airplanes in World War II; and later became the hub of Detroit's printing industry. Recognized today as the creative hub of Detroit's artistic renaissance "The Russell" is home to over 125 commercial tenants representing a full spectrum of creative activity from architects, painters, clothing designers, glass blowers, wood craftsman and metal sculptors to graphic designers, photographers, musicians, filmmakers and art galleries.
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MUSIC SCHEDULE:
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Saturday August 28, 2010
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RUSSELL STAGE
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| Time | Artist | Genre |
| 12 - 12:40 | Ken Koller | Jazz- Rock |
| 1 - 1:40 | Ghost City Searchlight | Indie/Folk |
| 2 - 2:40 | Shock Wave | Kids Metal |
| 3 - 3:40 | The Night Manager | Experimental Rock |
| 4 - 4:40 | Sugar People | Pop |
| 5 - 5:40 | Chris Cana Blues | Blues |
| 6 - 6:40 | Bear Lake | Indie Rock |
| 7 - 7:40 | Satin Peaches | Indie Rock |
| 8 - 8:40 | Odayin | Alt Rock |
| 9 - 9:40 | Fifth Way | Rock |
| 10 - 10:40 | The Ruiners | Punk/Garage Rock |
| 11 - Close | CRUD | Electro fetish rock |
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LOADING DOCK STAGE:
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12:20 - 1 pm
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TBD | TBD |
| 1:20 - 2 pm | Neon Escape | Alt Rock |
| 2:20 - 3 pm | Frankie D'Angelo | Indie |
| 3:20 - 4 pm |
Capt'n Jerry & The Mermaids
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Showtunes! |
| 4:20 - 5 pm | Bill Grogans Goat | World |
| 5:20 - 6 pm | Mound Road Engine | Metal |
| 6:20 - 7 pm | Slamming Zeros | Punk |
| 7:20 - 8 pm | Blockhead | New Wave |
| 8:20 - 9 pm | Satori Circus | Performance |
| 9:20 - 10 pm | Haf/Life | Industrial |
| 10:20 - 11 pm | Street Justice | Hip Hop |
| 11:20 pm - Close | Of Mice & Musicians | Funk/Soul |
| SUNDAY August 29, 2010 | ||
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RUSSELL STAGE
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Artist | Genre |
| 12 - 12:40 | Zydeco Hepcats | Zydeco |
| 1 - 1:40 | Avienne | Rock |
| 2 - 2:40 | Freedom Underground | Jazz/Funk |
| 3 - 3:40 | Dutch Pink | Indie Rock |
| 4 - 4:40 | Troy Gregory | Indie Punk |
| 5- 6 pm | Twistin Tarantulas | Rockabilly |
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LOADING DOCK STAGE
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Artist | Genre |
| 12:20 - 1 pm | Juice | Experimental Percussion |
| 1:20 - 2 pm | Two O'Clock High | Hip Hop Folk |
| 2:20 - 3 pm | Pewter Cib | Indie |
| 3:20 - 4 pm | Michael Bermudez | World/Pop |
| 4:20 - 5 pm | Jai Fears | Pop |
| 5:20 - 6 pm | Tiles | Prog Rock |