If you love books and everything related to books, then this is the place for you. The second edition of Northamptom Book and Book Arts Fair will take place on December 2 and 3 at the Smith College Campus Center. This is a location for used and antiquarian booksellers, find letterpress printers, book binders, paper makers and artist book makers… (more…)
If you’re looking for fair options for Labor Day weekend on the west coast, look no further than these ideas. The Kings Mountain Art Fair will be held during the holiday weekend in Woodside, California. It benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and is staffed by volunteers from the community. It’s set among the redwoods and is in the… (more…)
If you live in Los Angeles and are looking for fun activities to do with dad today, here are a few great ideas: Parachute Market: If you’ve never been to the Parachute Market, you’re missing out. They host events, dinners and marketplaces throughout June in the Arts District of DTLA. Their theme this year is “Alone Together” and the market… (more…)
If you happen to be in Wisconsin this weekend, or you can get there, you’ll have a blast at the 30th Annual ChocolateFest. This is a major fundraiser for the area’s non-profit organizations and it has, in recent years, generated almost $100,000 annually for charitable groups. Held over Memorial Day Weekend, the event has many aspects to it, and this… (more…)
If mom likes art and you’re in New York today, here are a few great places to go to enjoy. Certainly, there are hundreds of art locations around New York where you can enjoy a feast for the eyes. First, Portal, taking place through Tuesday at the Federal Hall National Memorial includes 28 artists. These are mostly emerging or new… (more…)
Here is something really fun and unique to enjoy. The 33rd Annual Art in Bloom festival will take place in Minneapolis, MN from April 28 – May 1. This is a four day festival of floral arrangements and fine art that is being presented by Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It highlights the talent of… (more…)
On Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, people gathered at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to enjoy a cultural festival. The festival included food, basketry and cultural traditions of Native people from the Americas. The program included cooking demonstrations and tastings by Native chefs from across the US including Lois Ellen Frank, a James Beard Award winner. People learned Hopi… (more…)
The Grove Holiday Arts and Craft Faire, co-sponsored by The Grove Heritage Association and the Glenview Park District, is marking its 30th anniversary with an eight day event. The event will support the Grove, a 143 acre nature and historic landmark site and outdoor history musuem. As Grove Program Supervisor Kris Van Voorhis said, “Coming to The Grove Arts and… (more…)
If you’re in New Jersey this weekend you’ll want to enjoy the Fall Family Festival at Sea Isle. This is a two day family-friendly affair on September 19th and 20th with a Seaside Vendor Craft market on the oceanfront Promenade. There will also be live music by the A-List Band and many free family activities. The annual Sand Sculpting Demonstration… (more…)