THE
GROUP creating
an authentic, local arts and entertainment district
in the heart of
Cedar Rapids Iowa.
CRecycle Eco-Art Fest 2010 April 17, 2010
All photos taken and worked by Ann Kinney, Portrait Artist
1241 29th St. N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-364-1856
The
Polkaholics play a high-speed mix of polka and rock and roll,
creating a sound that is simultaneously new and old. Using
a rock-trio format of guitar/bass/drums to power their polka,
The Polkaholics have something for everyone. Some love the
punk rock’n’roll sound of the band, while others appreciate
the band’s mission to keep polka alive and vital in today's
music scene. Playing old favorites like "Beer Barrel
Polka" and "Chicken Dance," or new upstarts like
"Polkas on Guitar" and "Wild & Crazy Polka
Fans," The Polkaholics repertoire is filled with songs that
are fun, Fun, FUN! Throw in their glittery outfits (or
lederhosen during Oktoberfest season) and wild showmanship, and
you've got a band that is intent on Entertaining, with a capital
E, and creating the "life of the party" atmosphere at
each and every show.
The
trio, which began in 1997, features Dandy Don Hedeker on guitar
and vocals, Jolly James Wallace on bass and vocals, and Stylin’
Steve Glover on drums and vocals. Through the years, the band
has played numerous clubs, street fests, weddings, and events of
all types. The websites www.thepolkaholics.com
and www.myspace.com/thepolkaholics
have several MP3s of their songs and further information on the
band. For inquiries, contact Dandy Don directly at the above
phone number or via email at polkaholics@gmail.com
CRecycle
Eco-Arts Fest 2010 (Tentative Schedule), April 17th
Chrome Horse/Parlor City/Tornado's Food and Drink Specials - 5 until
close
The Recycled Ball - Earth Day Celebration - 3rd Street Saloon,
8pm-11pm
Featuring music by the Polkaholics from Chicago, Illinois
-
$10.00 cover
Attendees are encouraged to wear recycled fashions and
accessories - prizes will be awarded through-out the evening for
Best Recycled Retro Fashion, Best Trash Fashion (from recycled
disposable materials) and Best Earth Day 40th Anniversary Tribute
Fashion (or accessory).
The Czech Village/New
Bohemia Main Street District is hosting the first annual CRecycle
Eco-Arts Fest juried Recycled Art Show. As an artist, we would like you
to use your creativity to turn junk into art!
Media Requirements: Acceptable media must contain a
minimum of 75% recycled materials. Our criteria for recycled: Found
materials originally manufactured for other purposes and reused in
new ways - in other words, materials that would be considered junk
if you had not rescued them for art.
Suggestions: toys, tools, machine parts,
technology, clothing, etc. Think man-made.
Prizes:
Prizes will be
awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places. Prizes may be cash or gifts from
local business sponsors. Winners will be announced at 3 PM, April 17th.
How to Enter: There is a limit of three submissions
per artist. A non-refundable $15.00 jury fee (per artist) is required.
A check made payable to the New Bohemia Group, Inc. must accompany
your completed entry form along with a photo of each artwork. If you
choose to enter via email, please include jpegs of your work. Checks
and entry forms can be sent to:
CRecycle Eco-Arts Festival 2010
c/o New Bohemia Group, Inc. 1542 4th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 or new.bohemia@gmail.com
Entrants will be notified of acceptance by April
9th, 2010.
Judging will take place 1-2 PM on the 17th. Judges will
conduct interviews at this time. Artists are required to be at their
exhibits.
Sales:
Each participating artist may offer his or
her artwork for sale – it will be the artist’s responsibility
to provide a price list. Volunteers will make sales transactions.
Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street will retain a sales
commission of 25% of the sale price.
Pick-up and Delivery:
Each
participating artist is responsible for delivery and pick-up of
artwork. Artwork must be set-up and ready for the show no later than
9:00 AM, Saturday, April 17th. Entries must remain on exhibit until
4 PM. Work must be removed by 5 PM. Artists must provide their own
displays and set-up. The festival will provide one 6 foot folding
table for display purposes.
The exhibit space will be supervised, but
responsibility for any damage, theft, or loss of work is that of the
artist.
Czech
Village/New Bohemia
Eco-Art Festival
April 17th, 2010
Proposed
activities:
Go
Green Education Fair and Workshops.
Children's
Recycled Art Workshop.
Recycled
Art Juried Exhibition
Eco
Friendly Vendor Show.
Trash
Fashion Show - Recycled Clothing Design.
Art
Bikes, Art Car Show and Parade.
Eco-Music
- Invented Instruments.
Health
and Environment Public Forum.
Public
Environmental Art Installation.
The
Inaugural Unveiling of the First Two of Five Bike Racks from
the Linn County Trails Association and New Bohemia Creative
Bike Rack Project.
The
Czech
Village/New Bohemia Eco-Art Festival has both Indoor & Outdoor
spaces available, more information to follow.
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