Next Weekend! Don't Miss The Loring Park Art Festival.

Discover an urban oasis of art and culture at the Loring Park Art Festival [Discover an urban oasis of art and culture at the Loring Park Art Festival] [View as webpage]( [StarTribune Offers] [Loring Park Art Festival - July 27 & 28 - Art with 150+ artists - Music - Food - Where nature meets art, music, and food at USA Today's Top 10 Most Beautiful Parks!]( Saturday, July 27 / 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, July 28 / 10 am - 5 pm Discover an urban oasis of art and culture at the Loring Park Art Festival on July 27-28, 2024! Since 2000, this renowned festival has captivated attendees with a vibrant fusion of creativity and community in the heart of Minneapolis' Loring Park. Ranked among the nation's top art festivals by Sunshine Artist magazine, this two-day event showcases over 150 talented visual artists offering their original works for sale. Set against the backdrop of scenic ponds and formal gardens, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of art, music, food, and entertainment. From live music on the Westminster stage to captivating performances on the Neighborhood Stage, there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy activities designed for kids, while culinary enthusiasts can explore the Culinary Arts Market and indulge in a variety of delicious food and beverage options. Join us for a weekend of creativity and community spirit at the Loring Park Art Festival – an experience not to be missed! [2024 Participating Artist List]( Live Entertainment Schedule Westminster Stage: Located lakeside near the playground. Presented by Westminster Presbyterian Church Saturday, July 27   Noon | Wendy Brown-Báez, poet 1 pm | Kenny Vigne, piano 2 pm | Eve Schulte, dance 3 pm | Bluegrass Music Sunday, July 28   10 am-4 pm | Community Art Project Noon | Wendy Brown-Báez, poet 1 pm | Kenny Vigne, piano 2 pm | Eve Schulte, dance 3 pm | Bluegrass Music Neighborhood Stage: Located near the tennis and pickleball courts Presented by Friends of Loring Park, Citizens for a Loring Park Community, and Twin Cities Pride Saturday, July 27   12:30 pm | [Live Art Battle]( "Like Iron Chef, but with Paint" - New York Post. Watch talented artists battle it out to create masterpieces in this fast-paced, timed challenge. 2:30 pm | [Minnesota Sinfonia]( - a special farewell season performance! Make plans now to join the Minnesota Sinfonia for this year's delightful Summer Concert Series! We have terrific programs planned with music from some of the greats, including Strauss, Puccini, and Dvorak, and on the lighter side, many favorites such as 'Danny Boy,' 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' and Sousa's 'Minnesota March.' Dust off your lawn chairs, prepare the picnic baskets, and plan to join us with family and friends! With many thanks to our patron's generous support, all Sinfonia concerts remain free of admission charges. Of course, make sure to bring the kids! Sunday, July 28   12:30 pm | [Live Art Battle]( "Easel sports are the new e-sports" - Vice. Watch talented artists battle it out to create masterpieces in this fast-paced, timed challenge. 2:30 pm | Musical Mondays at [LUSH]( MUSICAL MONDAYS is a monthly cabaret series featuring musical theater performers in the Twin Cities, presented on the first Monday of every month at LUSH Lounge & Theater in northeast Minneapolis. Founded in November 2012 by Sheena Janson Kelley and Max Wojtanowicz, Musical Mondays aims to provide performance opportunities for local artists as well as a fun and casual "industry night" networking experience for the Twin Cities theatre community. Each Musical Monday is comprised of a roughly 90-minute set of musical theater and cabaret songs compiled by the musicians and the curators. Musical Mondays also regularly put a spotlight on our incredible local theatre scene by offering sneak peeks of upcoming performances and the chance to win tickets to shows all over town. Over 400 people have performed on the Musical Mondays stage, and we will celebrate our 100th show in November 2024! Find more information at [maxwojtanowicz.com](. More details can be found at [www.loringparkartfestival.com]( StarTribune.com e-mail Offers contain messages from our advertisers about new products, sales, and special offers or in-store events. To stop receiving this category of email Offers, [click here to unsubscribe](. [Manage email preferences]( View our [Privacy Policy](. This email was sent by: Star Tribune, 650 3rd Ave S Suite 1300 | Minneapolis, MN 55488 US © 2024 StarTribune. All rights reserved.