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Fontana, California, July 18, 2011 — The Mayor and City Council invite the public to the third annual Fontana Arts Festival on Saturday, July 30 from 2–7 p.m. The free family-friendly festival takes place in Southridge Park at 14501 Live Oak Ave. The Festival features live art demonstrations, local artists, art workshops, food, shopping and live performances on three stages for visitors to enjoy. “The 2011 Arts Festival is the ideal event to discover creativity, acquire inspiration and be entertained,” said Community Services Coordinator Nathan Hunt. Visitors can expect over sixty visual art booths with art available for purchase, live art demonstrations...
Visual & Performing Arts in January Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to enjoy Fontana’s art events for January. Events include performances, live music and visual art in Downtown Fontana. This month, the artwork of Dodd Holsapple is on display at the Art Depot Gallery. Hollsapple’s artwork often features natural themes and elements. “I find inspiration in organic arrangements, color and patterns found in plants, animals, soil and rocks,” Holsapple said. “I blend these interesting visuals into environmentally conscious presentations to spark the viewer’s curiosity.” Holsapple’s show begins on January 4, and will run through...
Visual & Performing Arts Events in December Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite the public to enjoy Fontana’s performing and visual arts at the many free venues in Downtown Fontana. The Festival of Winter will be held on December 11, at Miller Park. There will be holiday performances at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium. At Miller Park, on the main stage, the band Soto will perform Latin music, which the band says contains “Soulful ballads, Latin rhythms, hot dance grooves and high energy choreographed stage shows.” There will also be many vendors and other activities at the park. This...
Fontana, California – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to attend the many activities provided by the Fontana Arts program in the month of November. This month at the Art Depot Gallery, bring the family for Family Art Day on Friday, November 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Family Art Day features an evening of music, entertainment and live art demonstrations for the whole family. This month artist Tony Caltabiano will show and discus his exhibit “Wilderness” inside the gallery. Also present will be Lisa Mozzini-McDill who will have a live oil painting demonstration. Artist Randall Williams will...
Visual & Performing Arts in September Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite the public to attend the various activities provided by the Fontana Arts program in September. At the Art Depot Gallery, Open Studio classes continue every Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For a $3.00 materials fee, participants receive instruction on various artistic styles such as pop art, watercolor and other techniques. Also at the Art Depot Gallery, Fusion Fridays continue September 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Activities include art demonstrations, live music, food and other hands-on art activities. If...
“Music at the Mansion” spondsored by the Art Council of Big Bear Valley” welcomes the Celtic Music of “Wake the Bard”. Come for “foot taping” Irish Music and stay for the excellent dinner at the Knickerbocker Mansion. The Art Council of Big Bear Valley proceeds support many of the art projects and music in the Big Bear Valley....

