First Annual Cultural Celebration Day in Lansing, Illinois Calls For Participants
24 Abril 2024 - 11:37AM
Business Wire
Fox Pointe in Lansing, Illinois will host
August 17, 2024 event
The Village of Lansing, Illinois is calling for participants for
its first annual Cultural Celebration Day Saturday, Aug. 17 from
noon to 8:30 p.m. at Fox Pointe.
“When guests visit our celebration, we want them to hear
something they’ve never heard before, taste something they’ve never
tasted before, and see something they’ve never seen before,” said
Mayor Patricia L. Eidam.
Cultural societies can introduce their heritage to the thousands
of guests expected to attend with free 6-foot exhibit space.
Organizations are encouraged to bring displays, brochures, and
giveaways to distribute.
While main stage performances have been booked, the pavilion
stage still has 30-minute time slots available. The event planning
committee is seeking performing artists to honor their cultural
background through music, dance, theatre, and storytelling;
compensation is negotiable.
The committee is also seeking artisans and visual artists to
sell their professional work at the event. Arts and crafts such as
clothing, fiber, and leather; glassworks, ceramics, and
woodworking; decor, painting, and drawings; books and any other
items that clearly and positively demonstrate cultural heritage are
sought. A 10-foot x 10-foot space with electricity is $75 until
July 17. Artists and sellers must supply tents, tables, and any
display hardware.
Food, dessert, and non-alcoholic drink vendors are also sought
to provide traditional, representational, and authentic fare.
Negotiable space size with electricity is $75 until July 17.
Vendors must supply tents or trucks and any other hardware and
supplies.
Interested organizations, performing artists, visual artists,
and food and drink vendors are encouraged to apply at
www.foxpointe.org/event/cultural-celebration as soon as possible as
space is limited.
“Millions of people make up our unique and vibrant Chicagoland,
continuing beautiful traditions from around the globe,” said Mayor
Eidam. “On Cultural Celebration Day, we hope to bring together as
many as possible.”
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Donna Stuckert, Director of Communications 708-832-4554
dstuckert@villageoflansing.org