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Event
- Title:
- Whitecross Street Party
- When:
- 24.07.2010 - 25.07.2010 12.00 h - 18.00 h
- Where:
- Islington
- Category:
- Festivals/Special Events
Description
A spectacular FREE two day event, commencing on Saturday 24th - 25th July, 12 - 6pm. The Urban Art exhibition continues untill 5th September 2010.
The Whitecross Street Party will be held in the heart of London’s internationally renowned art scene and will include some the worlds most creative living non-conformist Artists. For TWO whole days dozens of Leading cult, counter culture and contemporary artists will converge upon Whitecross street. Here they shall lay siege to the notion that things always have to be the same. Happily the area famous for its historical creative’s, dissidents and mavericks will now see again on mass - 'Rise of the non- conformists'.
The whole street will become a creative haven of artistic opportunity. Not only will two dozen leading artists transform the street to become a giant canvas but also local schools, community centre's, local business's, local council and local charities in unity have pitched together to make this event one to be remembered. Showcased also will be over ten underground musicians playing Parisian style right on the street. Whilst also expect loads of wonderful activities and things to do for all ages. This will include things like giant knitting, carnival Parades, cilk screen workshops, Children's photo booth, stencil printing workshops, live art demonstrations, Birds of prey and lots more.
On top of this we have combined forces with The Barbican to ensure at the end of the road you can also experiences Barbican's 'do something different weekend' » "Watch, hear, make and play with your family and friends as the Barbican’s annual arts extravaganza returns for a fun-packed, intellectually stimulating weekend of theatre, dance, music, film, food, visual art and spoken word."
Make sure to come hungry and thirsty , there will be loads of lovely food available and lots of places to relax to make a whole afternoon of this event.
These are the confirmed Artists participating! Expect many more and live painting on the day
Venue
- Venue:
- Whitecross Street
- Street:
- Whitecross Street
- Postcode:
- EC1
- City:
- Islington
- Area/Borough:
- London
- Country:
- UK
Description
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