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Published on: 8/9/2007
Last Visited: 8/10/2007
"Artists submit applications and then there's a draw, that way it's unbiased," says festival director Michele Gallant.
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"The outdoor events are a bit smaller this year," notes Gallant."The Community Arts Festival on [Fri., Aug. 10] will feature three aldermen racing on bouncy balls attached to bungee tethers, competing for their communities to have the festival next year.For those who miss the Friday celebration, the community of Inglewood with play host to the event the next day."
The festival is concentrated in the downtown core area and there are up to half a dozen shows a day, each about an hour long.Add that to the street performers, vendors, photography and body art, and Gallant encourages people to catch as much as they can.