Arts Festival

Live Music

Live music will be played on two stages this year.

At the large West stage we will feature some exciting musical groups such as:

11:00 – 12:00 Aviatrix
12:30 – 1:30 The Assent
2:00 – 3:00 General Harrison
3:30 – 4:30 The Better Life Band
5:00 – 6:00 Parchman Farm Freedom Riders
6:30 – 7:30 One
8:00 – 9:00 SuperHero

At the East stage we will be featuring many acoustic performers. Here is the schedule for the East Stage:

10:30 – 11:00 Joel Brown
12:00 – 12:30 One Wagon Three Wheels
1:30 – 2:00 The Bluegrass Kids
3:00 – 3:00 Clint Stoker
4:30 – 5:00 Brian Bingham
6:00 – 6:30 Steve Walker
7:30 – 8:00 Jesse Crawford

To see some of the 2010 performers in action check out some videos from Fox 13’s Big Budah.
Big Budah Part 1
Big Budah Part 2
Big Budah Part 3

Interested in performing at the 2011 festival?

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Dancing

Various dance groups will be performing at the Magna Senior Center during the festival. The Magna Senior Center is a wonderful new facility located on the far west end of Main Street. The address is 9228 W 2700 S. Come see local dancers share their talents, and maybe learn a few moves yourself!

1:30 – 2:00 Chadwick Dance Group
2:00 – 2:30 Greek Dancers
2:45 – 3:15 Young at Heart Line Dancers
3:30 – 4:00 Dance A la Mode

Also check out special aerial dance performances in the Empress theatre at 12:00, 2:00, and 5:00.

Webster School Reunion

Thousands of students were taught at the Webster School that once stood where the new Magna Senior Center now sits. The school was closed in 1970 and a fire destroyed the building in 2004. A Webster School reunion will be taking place during the Main Street Arts Festival. School memorabilia will be on display and you can participate in past school activities like marbles, may pole, hopscotch, jacks, etc.

All ages invited to attend, you do not need to be a Webster Alumni.

The Webster School reunion will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Magna Senior Center at 9228 W 2700 S.

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Empress Theatre – Storytelling Festival

For the second year in a row the Empress Theatre will be partnering with the Utah Storytelling Guild to present some lively and interesting storytelling. Come hear professional storytellers in the historic Empress Theatre. There will also be three special aerial dance performances. The Utah Story Telling Guild will have a special booth out side the theatre with games and activities for kids of all ages.

Empress Theatre Schedule:

12:00 Hope McCurdy (Aerial Empowerment)
Aerial Dance to music entitled “Apocalyptica”

12:30pm Karl Behling, Storyteller
1:00pm Rachel Hedman, Storyteller

2:00pm Hope McCurdy (Aerial Empowerment)
Aerial Dance to music entitled “Apocalyptica”

2:30pm Holly Robison, Storyteller

3:30pm Laurie Allen, Storyteller
4:00pm Julie Barnson, Storyteller

5:00pm Hope McCurdy (Aerial Empowerment)
Aerial Dance to music entitled “Apocalyptica”

5:30pm George McEwan, Storyteller

6:30pm Ginger Parkinson, Storyteller
7:00pm Steffani Raff, Storyteller

Volunteers

The festival is only made possible through the hard work of many volunteers. We need lots of help to make this event happen. Volunteer opportunities are available in areas such as: Information Booth, Set-up, Clean-up, stage crew, Art Show, Kids Crafts area, vending, and other areas. Training will be provided. You will be in the shade or indoors.

Sign up today!
Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, food, drinks, and other incentives.

If you are interested in being involved:
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Visual Art

The Westbench Community Art Show will be held at the new Magna Library. This year artwork will be open to public viewing for three days from Thursday the 25th through the 27th.

Artists from Salt Lake and Tooele Counties are welcome to enter. Bring your original work, created within the last two years. Paintings and photographs must be framed and ready to hang. Works will be judged prior to an Opening Reception. Participants and their guests are invited to the reception for light refreshments and announcement of the winners.

Categories: Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Drawing, and 3-D/Sculpture.
Divisions: Professional, Amateur, and Student.
Cash awards in each division will be as follows: First $50, Second $30, and Third $20.

Work can be turned in at the Zions Bank in Magna at 8375 W 3500 S from August 1st through the 22nd. Artsits can pick up their work at the bank anytime after August 31st.

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Performing Arts

At the Main Street Arts Festival all types of artistic expression will be included. Dancing, Theater, Comedy, Magic, Buskers, storytelling, and many other special performances.

Catch these great performances happening during the festival:

• Storytelling festival at the Empress Theatre.
• Aerial Dance Performances in the Empress Theatre.
• Book Readings and signing by local authors.
• The Salt lake Art Center’s 337 Project truck visited Magna to share its current exhibit.
• Hip Hop art demonstration by Uprok Records.
• Dance performances and classes at the Magna Senior Center.

Want to share your special talent?
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and we will make sure you are included.

Vendors

Nearly 100 vendors will be participating in this year’s Main Street Arts Festival. You can find handmade art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, food, and more at the festival. Local artists spend months preparing for the festival. Featured Food Vendors include Pearl’s Navajo Tacos, Miss Kitty’s Barbeque, The Fry Guy Donuts, Kow Grill, and others.

Vendors participating in the festival will find a great opportunity to share their work, meet new people, and make some money. Vendor spaces are open to artists, food vendors, non-profits, political groups, and other retailers. Priority will be given to applicants selling hand-made original art, crafts, clothing, etc. Magna artists can participate for as little as $25. To participate as a vendor in the 2011 Main Street Arts Festival, download and complete a vendor application. Apllications are due by August 12th, 2011.

2011 Vendor Application

Sponsors

The Main Street Arts Festival would not be possible without the partnership of our local business community. Sponsors receive many valuable benefits. To find out more download the 2011 Sponsorship Guide.

2011 Sponsor Guide

We would like to thank the sponsors of the 2011 Main Street Arts Festival.

Children’s Activities

In the middle of the festival near the Magna Mining Museum will be sidewalk chalk and crafts for kids to participate in.

Thank you to Walmart and EXPEDX for providing supplies for the art projects.