Forest Grove Festival of the Arts, part 2
Live music, arts and crafts, costumed history and more: The second installment of the Forest Grove Festival of the Arts will return Wednesday, June 4.
The second installment of the Forest Grove Festival of the Arts is back Wednesday, June 4.
A monthly festival held every first Wednesday of the month through August, the event will coincide with the Forest Grove Farmers Market, held from 4 to 8 p.m.
June's iteration of the festival will feature Americana roots musician, Lauren Sheehan, a perennial local favorite.
Two dance troupes will also hit the festival stage on 21st Avenue, just off Main Street.
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Ballet Folklorico En La Piel Academia will Mexican folklorico dances and Shochicalli Wellness & Art Center will present Meshica-Toltec dances, a press release from the Forest Grove Public Arts Commission noted.
The Festival Zone will feature several activities.
Ink & watercolor make n’ take will be hosted by the Pacific University Early Learning Community.
The Friends of Historic Forest Grove will partner with costumed members of the Oregon Edwardian Society to present a heritage arts activity.
The city's volunteer art commission will be on the scene, too.
"The FG Public Arts Commission will invite all ages to add to a “Create” interactive art installation and explore optics & illusion art," the group said.
The festival spills well outside the area at 21st Avenue and Main Street.
More stops can be found at Valley Art Association, Gann Brothers Printing, Erickson-Hall Studios, and the Forest Grove City Library.
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all-ages make n' take craft in front
Live Music: Castle Road
Address: 2022 Main Street
Fathers Day card making on vintage printmaking equipment
Live Music: SPC band (back deck, shared with Erickson-Hall Fine Art)
Address: 2032 Pacific Ave
Nature inspired water-media demo
Live Music: SPC band (back deck, shared with Gann Bros Printing)
Address: 2032 Pacific Ave (in Gann Bros Printing basement)
Live Music: Steve Hale, "a singer/songwriter with a soul edge."
Address: 2114 Pacific Ave
Roving throughout the event will be an opportunity to sing along with Spidey and their ukulele.
