ARTS FESTIVAL KNOWS NO LIMITATIONS.Byline: - Betty Kwong They're coming. Painters, sculptors, actors, dancers, singers and musicians of many genres. Hundreds of artists with one thing in common - they happen to have a disability. Very Special Artists, a nonprofit affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the name by which it is known, (or, as named on the building itself, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts but, locally called the The Kennedy Center , hatched the idea five years ago. Now the third annual International Art & Soul Festival comes to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. for the first time. Actors Anthony Edwards and Marlee Matlin will host opening ceremonies for the festival that begins at 8 p.m. May 28 at the downtown California Plaza. Events continue May 29 through June 2 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel The Westin Bonaventure Hotel is the largest hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is 367 feet (112 meters) tall and has 35 floors. It was completed in 1977. The top floor has a revolving restaurant and observation level. . And it's all free to the public. A panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
adj. 1. Of, relating to, or practicing impressionism. 2. Of, relating to, or predicated on impression as opposed to reason or fact: impressionistic memories of early childhood. paintings of legally blind Tara Arlene Innmon of Minnesota to the energetic performances of the London-based CandoCo Dance Company, a troupe of seven dancers, two of whom are in wheelchairs and another who has no legs. The five-day celebration also includes ArtCareers 2000, an opportunity for artists and visitors with disabilities to hear about career options in the arts. The event, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 1, will include employer exhibits, guidance seminars and exhibitions. For more information about the International Art & Soul Festival, call (800) 240-3499, or visit Art & Soul's Web site at www.artandsoul.org. For questions about ArtCareers 2000, call (888) 788-3976. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: The CandoCo Dance Company of London will perform at the third annual Art & Soul Festival, starting May 28. |
|
||||||||||||||

Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion