Wyandotte Street Art Fair returns for its 50th year
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By Joelle Harms -
(Source: wyandottestreetartfair.org)
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More than 300 fine artists, musicians, performers, exhibitors and restaurants will come together in historic Downtown Wyandotte for the 50th annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair on Wednesday, July 11 to Saturday, July 14.
All ages are welcome to this cultural enriching event. The fair will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., although, entertainment at the Riverfront Entertainment Area will last until 11 p.m.
The Detroit Institute of Art will be hosting a hands-on creative workshop for visitors of all creative levels. Also, every artist in the fair will donate one piece of art to be purchased from children ages 12 and younger.
Headline entertainers on the Riverfront Stage include Larry Lee and Back in the Day on Wednesday at 9 p.m., Your Generation featuring Fifty Amp Fuse on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., and The Rushmore's on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Saturday's entertainment will also feature all local bands from Wyandotte and the Downriver Area.
Other events include Retro Row, the Live Green Fair, Find "Art," and the Clock Tower Crafters Show.
Introduced this year for the first time is the "I Heart Art" Volunteer Program. Wyandotte Street Art Fair Staff is looking for members of the community to volunteer at the event. Those interested should contact the Volunteer Coordinator at museum@wyan.org or call (734)324-7284.
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(Source: wyandottestreetartfair.org)
