Looking for something to do with your love this weekend? Take part as a spectator of the Art Car Parade Weekend 2010. Festivities kick off today, Thursday, May 6, 2010 and run through this Sunday, May 9, 2010. I'm copying the details of the Art Car Weekend in this note. But you can visit the Art Car Festival website for more information.
Art Car Weekend 2010 - 4 Days of Fabulous Events!
Art Car Ball "The Legend Returns"
Thursday, May 6, 2010 7pm-11pm
It’s baaaaack! For the first time in eight years, artists and fans will come together to celebrate and set the party mood for the weekend’s events. On Thursday, May 6 the public can enjoy live music, yummy food, spirits, performance art and fire-breathing cars as the night’s celebrated stars – the Art Car artists – become the center of attention. On the indoor stage, headliners include Southern Backtones and Flamin’ Hellcats. On the outdoor stage you can catch Kozmic Pearl and Herschel Berry and the Natives. Be sure you come in style for the costume contest, illuminated costumes are encouraged! EMCee by The ART GUYS. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Go here for tickets. (Food and drink for sale all night!)
NOTE: if you purchase Art Car Ball tickets via the website your name will be added to the "will call" list located at the entrance to the PAR-TAYYYYY! See you there.
Main Street Drag - Friday, May 7, 2010
Held on Friday morning, Main Street Drag is the official start of Art Car Weekend. Caravans of Art Cars visit more than 20,000 people who otherwise may not be able to experience the Saturday Parade. “The Drag” stops at children’s hospitals, schools, community centers and senior living facilities to spread smiles and the creative spirit with more than 80 Art Cars participating.
There is no charge for this event but you must register in advance. To request a school visit please contact the Orange Show.
Sneak Peek at Discovery Green, presented by Opportunity Houston
Friday, May 7, 2010 6pm-9pm
Parade-goers can get a preview of the newest Art Cars, along with some old favorites, at "Sneak Peek" which takes place Friday, May 7, from 6-9 pm at Discovery Green. Sponsored by Opportunity Houston and Discovery Green, Sneak Peek will feature live music and entertainment throughout the park by Grimy Styles and Foot Patrol. As the sun goes down, the park will be filled with illuminated Art Cars outfitted with special night lighting. Check out the arts and crafts activities for the kids!
The Art Car Parade - a major Houston Texas attraction
The Houston Art Car Parade
Saturday, May 8, 2010
(PARADE ROLLS AT 1PM)
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS??? Emmy-award winning actor and famed "Blues Brother" Dan Aykroyd will lead the way as the grand marshal of the 23rd Annual Art Car Parade on Saturday, May 8 at 1pm. Downtown Houston will come to life when more than 250 "motoriffic" mobile masterpieces hit the pavement.
As a free BYOG (bring your own goodies- lawn chairs, water, treats, no dogs please) event, the Parade has become a nationwide phenomenon and continues to bring out the artist in everyone. This year's spectacle is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000 fans from across the map and approximately 250 local, national and international artists will transform everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain.
Presented by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the award-winning Parade preserves and promotes visionary art environments and provides opportunities to discover and celebrate the artist in everyone. At the biggest and best Art Car Parade on earth, the Orange Show dares ogling onlookers to discover their inner artists and to seek inspiration from stunners ranging from an exact replica F-18 fighter jet car to one inspired by the Beatles classic "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Be sure to also check out:
Art Car Fun Zone at Sam Houston Park, presented by CLEAR
Parade-goers will find activities aplenty: sand castle creations, arts and crafts, Art Car painting, food, drinks, $25 reserved bleacher seating (call 713-926-6368 for availability) and good times at the Houston Public Library summer reading program. Art Car Parade attendees will be one of the first to have a chance to check out CLEAR, a super fast, 4G mobile Internet service, new to Houston.
Blues SchoolHouse Program
Also at Sam Houston Park, the International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) will present its Blues SchoolHouse Program, a live musical presentation that traces the history of the blues from its roots in African musical traditions through its emergence as an American musical form and its influence on other forms of music including jazz, R&B, rock and roll, soul, funk and rap.
VIPit Party - The Place to be on Parade Day 11am-3pmThe Art Car Parade - a major Houston Texas attraction
VIPit Party at the Houston Heritage Society (ticketed event) provides the absolute best views of the Art Car Parade, plus shaded bleacher seating, live Parade commentary, open bar and tasty treats from some of Houston's best restaurants including Beaver's, Blue Bunny, California Pizza Kitchen, El Patio, Freebirds, Natachee's Restaurant & Bar, Paula's Texas Spirits, Raising Canes, Ruggles Green, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Silver Eagle, The Chocolate Bar, Vietnam Restaurant, IKEA and Crystal Head Vodka. Edgar "The Big E" Salazar will be performing.
* Individual tickets are $125 and can be purchased here.
* Tickets for children under 12 are $15 and can be purchased here.
* Art Car Angel Packages for 10 are available for $1,250
* Art Car STAR Packages for 25 are available for $3,750
This is a ticketed event - register and purchase tickets here or please call 713-926-6368. Money raised helps to keep the parade free for everyone.
NOTE: if you've purchased VIPit tickets via the website your name will be on the "will call" list at the entrance to VIPit.
Art Car Artists Awards Ceremony & Brunch -
Sunday, May 9th 11am-2pm
The last blast of the weekend takes place on Sunday afternoon, this year at the Continental Club, 3700 Main Street. The Art Car Awards Ceremony and Brunch feature live music and entertainment, food and drink, and artists selling their creations. This year’s winners will be announced at the awards ceremony with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes going to the best Art Car creations in 14 categories.
This event is free and open to the public.
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