WACO CULTURAL

ARTS FEST 2015

Indian Spring Park, September 25-27 www.wacoartsfest.org

WELCOME

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Waco Cultural Arts Fest and join together in celebrating another year of innovation, creativity and originality. In its 12th year this signature Waco event attracts over 16,000 visitors to Downtown Waco. Regarded as one of the of the top cultural events of the Fall, Waco Cultural Arts Fest brings together exceptional artists, performances and immersive experiences in a free festival for all ages on the banks of the Brazos at Indian Spring Park and the Waco Convention Center.

In addition to the bounty of arts activities and demonstrations, music and dance performances, writers workshops, science exhibitions, and film screenings, festival goers may peruse and purchase original paintings, drawings, fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and much more at the juried artists market.

Beyond the annual festival, Cultural Arts of Waco continues to foster opportunities for creative and cultural expression through our community programs in schools: ACE after School at La Vega Elementary school; Art at the Arc Summer Camp program (partnering with Arc of McLennan County) for children with autism and cerebral palsy continues to grow as children of every ability thrive in the creative space we provide. Over 500 works of art were exhibited by Art at the Arc campers at our August exhibition.

The Waco Cultural Arts Fest budget is supported by individual and business donations, grant awards, fundraisers, as well as our membership. Because of each contribution, Cultural Arts of Waco is able to continue offering this beautiful, rich, array of talent, visual splendor, and intellectual inspiration FREE to our community.

WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND FOR THEIR TRUST IN US.

Waco Cultural Arts Fest, dba Cultural Arts of Waco, is a non-profit that strives to celebrate and promote the community’s diverse artistic and cultural life; develop and enrich its cultural capacity; and champion the economic, social, and education benefits of the arts in the Greater Waco area and beyond. More information can be found on our website at www.wacoartsfest.org

Enjoy your arts weekend!

The Board of Directors Waco Cultural Arts Fest~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Waco Cultural Arts Fest

Waco National OutdoorSculpture Exhibition

Branding the Brazos Chisholm Trail Heritage ProjectDoris Miller Memorial Project

Art on Elm

Art at the ArcACE after School

Board of Directors:Doreen RavenscroftPresident

Bart TownsendVice President

Catherine Haynes BauerSecretary

Steve CookTreasurer

Rhett DawsonKen HamptonSandi HortonSteve Veracruz

Advisory Board:Keith BaileyMichael BettersworthKatie CroftFiona BondLucretia DardenJacqueline DeavenportBrett EakerKarin GilliamBrenda KhozeinTom KingsburyLance MagidMandi MarshallKara Neely-GobleCarla PendergraftBarry PerezValerie RobinsonStephanie SchattschniederLisa SheldonJimmy StonesDavid A. SmithSam TorresErica WickettHenry WrightScott Wright

Friday, September 25

6:00 pm Never Native6:30 pm The Union Revival8:00 pm Venus Envy9:00 pm MOJO Assassins

Saturday, September 26

11:00 am Central Texas String Academy12:00 pm Baylor Orchestra 1:00 pm Baylor Opera Theater 1:30 pm Dot Buds Dancers 1:40 pm Miriam’s Army Dancers 2:00 pm Spotlight Dance Studio 2:30 pm All That Jazz Academy of Dance 3:00 pm Joy’s School of Dance 3:30 pm Expressions Dance Company 4:00 pm Cast & Guests of Stars Over Texas Jamboree 5:00 pm Family Martial Arts of Texas 5:30 pm Kupira Marimba 7:00 pm Encore! - Naseem and Neda Khozein with Eric Harper 8:30 pm Tequila Rock Revolution Vitera & Vanessa Del Fierro’s Mariachi Las Coronelas

Sunday, September 27THE BIG SING:12:00 pm Waco Children’s Theatre 1:00 pm Stonehenj Singers 1:30 pm Youth Chorus of Central Texas 2:00 pm Central Texas Choral Society 2:30 pm Greater New Light M.B.C. 3:00 pm Waco Community Choir 3:30 pm Finale – All Groups Patriotic Sing-Along w/audience 4:00 pm Joel McCray Jazz Group

MusicFest

John LangstonBooth #17

Lucretia DardenBooth #19

Asher HarmonBooth #22

Susana LangloisBooth #6

Maggie Blair DietrickBooth #4

Fred GardnerBooth #8

Barbara FrancisBooth #12

Jim HuckabyBooth #7

Corinne Comeaux & Rebecca WilhiteBooth #25

Genaro BaronBooth #21

Daniel BarronBooth #21

Sherri Jo AdamsBooth #14-15

2015WCAFArtists

Jim Bob Salazar Booth #3

Mitchell PhillipsBooth #22

Lacy WeylerBooth #11

Carol LyonBooth #10

Cariann SchulteBooth #9

Ben ReynoldsBooth #23

Marsha WilsonBooth #26

Christine OloroBooth #18

Eric Yarborough Booth #2

Bud and Diane Roach Booth #1

Barry PerezBooth #13

Angie VeracruzBooth #20

Stefan RobinsonBooth #16

Kavitha SaminathanBooth #5

Cynthia RadleBooth #24

Will McKeeverBooth #23

In memory of Marcie Eanes, we will dedicate our Anthology Reading to this contributor, fellow poet and friend who passed away suddenly just before the festival. We will have a moment to honor her and we welcome any special words readers wish to say on her behalf.

Friday, September 25

6:30-7:30 pmDistinguished Writers ReceptionMusic by Katie Stewart and Cody Hobbs (Invitation Only)

7:30-10:30 pmAnthology Reading with emcee Jenuine Poetess- Ink Cafe

Saturday, September 26

10:30- 11:30 amPost-Apocalyptic Writing Workshop with Saddiq Granger - Ranger Room 108 10:30- 11:30 amChildren’s Literature Panel with Mary Evans and Brooke Hampton - Bosque Theatre

10:30- 11:30 amChildren’s Oral Storytelling Outdoor Walk with Sarah Cortez (ages 8-18) - Indian Spring Park

11:15 am-12:45 pmPoetry Workshop with Allyson Whipple- Lonestar Room 105

11:45 am-12:45 pmWord-Building Workshop with Saddiq Granger- Ranger Room 108

11:45 am-12:45 pmScene Development Workshop with Kira Rockwell- Bosque Theatre

1:00-2:00 pmSarah Cortez Feature Reading with Q & A- Bosque Theatre

2:15-3:15 pmSci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Panel with Miracle Austin, Saddiq Granger, and Lorelei Buckley- Ranger Room 108

WordFest celebrates the contributions of authors to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination.

The Festival is free and open to the public, bringing words to life through author readings, panel discussions, writer workshops, open mics, and book signings.

The Ink Cafe, located by the first floor escalators, will be open for freewriting and collaboration with other writers and artists.Saturday: 10:30 am-1 pm and 2:00-10:30 pmSunday: 10:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30-5:30 pm

WordFest

2:15-5:00 pmWorkshop Sarah Cortez: How to Begin a Memoir - Lonestar Room 105

2:15-3:15 pmPage to Stage: Performance Technique with Jenuine Poetess - Bosque Theatre

3:30-4:30 pmWriting with the Senses Workshop with Jenuine Poetess - Ranger Room 108

3:30-4:30 pmBrave Young Voices: Writing 101 for Youth with Saddiq Granger - Bosque Theatre 4:45-5:45 pmPoetry Workshop with Liz LigawaRanger Room 108 4:45-5:45 pmHip-Hop/Rap/Floetry Workshop with Ahmad Washington - Bosque Theatre

5:15-6:15 pmStoryboard/Art Workshop with Kira Rockwell- Lonestar Room 105

6:00-7:15 pmBrave Young Voices Youth Open Mic for 18 & younger with Emcee Ahmad Washington- Bosque Theatre

7:30 pm100Thousand Artists for Change Open Mic with Emcee Jenuine Poetess Featured poet Sarah Cortez, featured musician Katie Stewart with urban gospel from Ahmad Washington and visual art from Shawn Knuckles- Bosque Theatre

Sunday, September 27 11:00 am-12:15 pmSongwriting As We Know It Workshop with Katie Stewart, Bill Doss, and Jeff Ward- Lonestar Room 105

11:30 am-12:45 pmPoint of View poetry workshop with Ann McCrady- Bosque Theater

12:30-1:30 pmWorkshop Publishing: Self, Online, and E-publishing with Sarah Frances Moran- Lonestar Room 105

1:00-2:15 pmHer Texas Reading with host Sandi Horton, featuring Sarah Cortez, Anne McCrady, Michelle Hartman, Rachel Crawford, Donna Walker-Nixon, Cassy Burleson, and Donna Johnson. - Bosque Theater

2:15-2:45 pmPanel Q & A by Her Texas writers moderated by Sandi Horton followed by book signing - Bosque Theater

1:45-2:45 pmCharacter Development Workshop with Kira Rockwell and Tiffany Antone - Lonestar Room 105

3:00-5:00 pmCommunity Open MicAll ages, styles and genres! Poetry, spoken-word, storytelling, singing, reflections, and more!Bosque Theater

{254}DANCE-FEST, a professional modern dance festival in Central Texas brings “off the grid” modern dance where locals and semi-locals can call {254}dance-festival their new “Stomping ground.” Dance is moving beyond what we see in popular culture, come and catch a glimpse of what dance is doing in 2015.

Located at: Waco Convention CenterBrazos Room North

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

11:30-12:45 pm CLASS $5 Improvisation Partnering: Amanda Jackson 1:00 -1:30 pm Dance Jam, Outside 1:45 - 3 pm Class $5 Afro-Contemporary: Charles O. Anderson 5:00-6:30 pm CONCERT 1 *Free 7:00-8:30 pm CONCERT 2 *Free

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

11 am-12:15 pm CLASS $5 Contemporary Modern, Sarah Newton 12:30-1:15 pm CLASS $5: Contemporary Jazz, Angela Falcone 2-3:20 pm CONCERT 3: Free

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FilmFest - Celebration Africa

Celebration Africa is designed to showcase the beauty, diversity, and majesty of Africa through the medium of film. In addition to the film screenings, there will be opportunities to enjoy traditional African dance and drumming as well as traditional African storytelling and food. Traditional crafts, clothing, and gifts will be on display and available for purchase.

Located at: Waco Convention Center + Texas Room South

Friday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 pmOPENING RECEPTION African Artifact Exhibit - Beulah Barksdale

Screening: The First Grader

A 2010 Biographical drama based on the true story of Kimani Maruge. Starring Naomie Harris, Oliver Litondo, and Tony Kgoroge. Directed by Justin Chadwick.

Saturday, 26 September @ 2:00 pmScreening: Born Free

Starring Geoffrey Keen & Bill Travers. Directed by James Hill.

Saturday, 26 September @ 7:00 pmScreening: The Forgotten Kingdom Followed by a conversation with director Andrew Mudge

Starring Moshoeshoe Chabeli, Lilian Dube and Jerry Mofoeng. Directed by Andrew Mudge. Language - Southern Sotho with English subtitles

FilmFest - Celebration Africa

ScienceFest is an opportunity for young and old alike to get involved in doing science together through imaginative STEAM projects.

The fun and excitement of science will be brought to life through hands-on, interactive exhibits, science-themed performances and demonstrations, and family-oriented science entertainment.

ScienceFest

Arts for All activities are available throughout Indian Spring Park beginning at 10 am Saturday. Most are open until 8 pm but areas for children under 5 old will close at 6 pm. On Sunday all activities are open 11 am-5 pm. All arts activities are hands-on and free of charge to participants.

ArtsFest - Arts For All

In addition to promoting the three-day Waco Cultural Arts Fest, Cultural Arts Waco continues to invest in cultural arts programs in the local community, including:

Branding the Brazos SculptureA series of sculptures that pay homage to Waco’s role along the historic cattle-drive trail and enable visitors to visualize Texas folklore, culture and history

Doris Miller MemorialA major work of art to honor World War II hero and Waco native, Doris Miller, and revitalize a riverfront community park and stimulate development

Art at the ArcA summer day camp for Arc of McLennan County, an organization for intellectually disabled individuals especially autism and cerebral palsy

Community Mural ProjectAn East Waco Mural by artist David Loewenstein of Lawrence, Kansas,a prize-winning muralist, writer and print maker. A joint project with Mid-America Arts Alliance and Texas Commison on the Arts.

Waco National Outdoor Sculpture InvitationalBrings unique sculptures by renowned and emerging artists into Waco’s downtown to promote art in public places. In fall of 2010 Patrick Dougherty, stickwork sculptor, completed a public art work ‘River Vessels” involving 300 volunteers. Keep your eye out for a revival of this exciting program in 2016.

Branding on the Brazos

Doris Miller Memorial

Art at the Arc

East Waco Mural

Community

One of the most important elements in the success of Waco Cultural Arts Fest is the support of the community and the City of Waco. Waco Cultural Arts Fest’s sponsors and management teams of award-winning volunteers work year round to ensure the festival runs smoothly. Large companies, area businesses, local residents, schools, and colleges give their time and effort to ensure the festival is an enjoyable and fun experience!

PERFORMANCE

PARTNER

COMMUNITY SPONSOR - UNDERWRITER MEDIA

PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLS

ARTS FOR ALL

KWTXOn YOUR Side

Kay & Lyndon Olson, Jr.

Friends of the Festival

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Dottie & Dave Fornoff

Central Texas Corrugated

Tom Leggott, Leggott Trailers

Friends of the Festival

Lucretia Darden

Tom & Penny Chase

Ken & AliceStarr

RoyNash

MarkMeinecke

Moses Guerrero

Sponsors

WORDFEST

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CELEBRATION AFRICA FILMFEST

SCIENCEFEST - STEAM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATH

d a n c e c o m p a n y

Diane & Charles Schlecte II

Special Thanks to Jo & Tim

Welter

Brooke & Charles Schlecte III

Susan & John Diebolt

Lisa & Rick Sheldon

David NordykeSound & Light

Special Thanks to Waco Convention

Center Staff

Beulah Barksdale

Special Thanks:

Dottie & Dave Fornoff

Action RentalCenter

Isabel Kelly

Bluebonnet Health Services

Providence Health Center

Special Thanks to Homewood suites

Steve Veracruz

Rapoport Academy Girlstart

ARTISTS

Lucretia Darden

MarkMeinecke

McAlister’s Deli

Deb & BartTownsend

Friends of the Festival

Special Thanks to Waco Convention

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Special Thanks:The Austin Bike Zoo

FESTI-FAN MEMBERS DRAWING PEOPLE TOGETHER

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

Waco Parks and Recreation Department

Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau

Waco Police Department & Detective Clayton Williams

Waco Tourist Information

Baylor University, Dept. of Art

McLennan Community College

Texas State Technical College

HOT Workforce Solutions

HOT Autism Network

Dave Nordyke- Sound & Light

Waco Beef & Pork Processors

AMA Nystrom Printing

The Midway Football Team

Rio Brazos Catering

CTAACC

Glazers

Out on a Limb Dance Company

Waco Calligraphy Guild

Brenda Khozein

Claire Sexton

Deb Townsend

Mandi Marshall

Julie Talbert

Bill Falco

Carl Pendergraft

Liz Taylor

Anita Karney

Brandi Abel-Clark

Brett Eaker

Bill Evridge

Jimmy Stones

Henry Wright

Sandi Horton

Jeff Horton

Fiona Bond

Natalie Crane

Katie Griffith

Sally Hofmeister

Jen Alumbaugh

OUR 350 student volunteers

To all who attended our fundraisers:

Wine Divas & dessert

White Linen Night

Festival KickOff pARTy

Lucretia Darden

Phyllis & Bill Falco

GailCunningham

Daniel Hollingsworth

Missi & SteveCook

Jo & TimWelter

Doreen Ravenscroft

Carla Pendergraft

RhettDawson

Catherine & Brent Bauer

SuzanneBaldon

Michael Bettersworth

Felecia & SommersGoodman

Ellen & Ray Deaver

David & MargeryBass

Mary Ann & DonParks

Natalie & DonRisinger

Marilyn & Marty Ginnane

Alethea & PiersBateman

CarolCrosthwait

Gerald & BarbaraPowell

Tommye Lou & DonDavis

Shirley & KarlUmlauf

Judy & JimHaller

Diane & KyleDeaver

Margaret Brown

CatherineDarden

Ashley Thornton

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