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Monday, August 9, 2010
Even as the capital’s major festivals increasingly favour out-of-town talent, a neighborly street celebration in Hintonburg is strengthening its roots by staying loyal to all things local.
A joint effort of Patrick John Mills Contemporary Fine Art Gallery and Guerilla magazine, the 3rd Annual Hintonburg Arts Festival will deliver two-days of continuous live music and street revelry and one spirited night of dance, film, poetry and funky beats from two of Ottawa’s favorite live bands.
Based at Patrick John Mills Gallery—286 Hinchey Avenue, between Armstrong and Scott—the festival has earned a following for being a relaxed good time that combines exhibiting artists, street performers, continuous live music, and added surprises.
The Festival is slated for noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Saturday night celebration is a $20 open bar affair headlined by local favorites The Hammerheads, who’ll bring their blend of 70s funk. Earlier in the evening, Dr. Lee Percussion will offer Afro-inflected dance beats. Also on tap are a performance by Erika Mills Dance and screenings of short films from the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative Ottawa.
During the day time on Saturday and Sunday, Hinchey Avenue (closed to traffic) will come alive with exhibiting artists and vendors, as well as street performances and food and drink. Not least, special one-hour sessions of Dr. Sketchy Life Drawing will be offered at 1 p.m and 3 p.m. both days.
This Festival is sponsored by St-Ambroise McAuslan Brewery, the Wellington West BIA, and Musca Wine Pressing and Supplies.
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