Sowebo Arts and Music Festival

Thank You for making Sowebofest a success!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:51:00 +0000

Want to relive the 25th anniversary of Sowebofest? Check out photos of the festivities here:

Sowebo Photos from the Baltimore Sun

Sowebo Photos by George Skepton

Photos of Ambush Theater at Sowebofest by Baltimore Brew

Reserve a t-shirt today!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Thu, 27 May 2010 01:28:00 +0000

Want to guarantee you go home with a special 25th Anniversary edition Sowebofest T-shirt?

Want to save $2?

Then pre-order your t-shirt today!

This year's t-shirt celebrates 25 years with the rebirth of "Sowebovenus" and is sure to sell out. The shirt reads: "25th Anniversary / Sowebofest / May 30, 2010" and features a very bohemian rendition of Botticelli's The Birth of Venus.

Shirts will be sold for $12 at the festival or just $10 when pre-ordered.

• Women's: color yellow / S, M, L, XL
• Men's: color yellow / S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Make sure you don't go home empty handed -- email t-shirt@soweboarts.org with your full name, how many t-shirts you would like and the sizes to reserve yours today!

Sowebofest on WBAL!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Only 4 days until Sowebofest!

Tune in to WBAL for a preview of Sunday's festivities or watch one of the spots here!

Feel the LOVE

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:43:00 +0000

Join The Baltimore Love Project at this year's festival as they leave their mark on SOWEBO.

Read more about the Baltimore Love Project here and here.

Are you ready?

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:48:00 +0000

Just three weeks until Sowebofest 2010 - check out this years featured bands:

Bond and Bentley

Caleb Stine

Freedom Enterprise

Grace International Church

Great Divide

Higher Hands

Keefe Rocket

Lazlo Lee and the Motherless Children

Pasadena

Rico

Shook

The Remnants

Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Announces Musical Acts Performing at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:53:00 +0000

Caleb Stine, Rico (a recent Timbaland signee), Pasadena and Shook among artists committed to play on May 30 in Hollins Market

04.26.2010 – [Baltimore, MD] The Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival today announced that more than 16 bands and musical acts will be playing at this year’s celebration of the festival’s 25th anniversary, held in Hollins Market on May 30, 2010 from 12-9. Included in the musical acts is nationally recognized singer-songwriter Caleb Stine; recent Timbaland signee, Rico; up-and-coming bands Pasadena and Shook, plus many other favorites.

A variety of artists will perform to thousands of locals and out-of-towners alike to celebrate 25 years of Sowebohemian Rhapsody. Bands and musical acts range from folk to hip-hop, gospel to punk, and everything in between. Festival goers will be entertained by the soul/funk groove of Shook and Grilled Lincolns; reggae, rock, and hip-hop flair of Pasadena; Bond and Bentley’s acoustic fusion rock, and the Southern rock stylings of The Remnants. Additional local favorites Lazlo Lee and the Motherless Children, Kerq, Keefe Rocket, Freedom Enterprise, Higher Hands, Siring, and Lucid will share the stage with Great Divide, in from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The choir from Sowebo’s own Grace International Church will be raising voices and lifting spirits. Tommy Buckets will bring his signature drumming style to the streets of Sowebo as will the talented students of Waverly Middle School’s drum corps.

“We have some very talented musicians representing a variety of genres and we are really excited to be reveling in the Sowebohemian Rhapsody with our fellow Sowebohemians,” said festival co-chair Micha Dannenberg. “The bands our music committee, Brad Selko, Adam Herson, and Jim Hickey, have lined up this year will help to make this a totally rad celebration of the of the 25th anniversary of the Sowebo Festival,” commented festival co-chair Kristen Faber.

**Artist lineup for the Sowebohemian Arts and Music Fest subject to change at any time—things happen!**

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Sowebopsters Now Available

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Along with the Soebofestival, the Soweboposter exhibit and auction is also celebrating its 25th anniversary. Sowebopostrs are now available for pick-up at various locations throughout Baltimore. We ask that artists pick up one or more, create your art on them and donate them back to Sowebo Arts at the location where you picked them up. We encourage diverse art and materials - check out some posters from past years in the Soweboposter Archive.

The posters will be exhibited around town beginning May 10, as well as at the Sowebofest. They'll then be auctioned off on June 27 at the University of Maryland Biopark. Proceeds benefit Sowebo Arts, Inc. Thanks to Lyliam Vasquez for this year’s border design.

The 2010 Soweboposters are available at these Baltimore locations:

Creative Alliance

3134 Eastern Ave

Minás Gallery and Boutique

815 W. 36th St

Zellas Pizzeria

1145 Hollins

School 33 Art Center

1427 Light St.

Adler Gallery

100 South Stricker St.

Important Dates:

May 3: Deadline for returning posters to be included in the Soweboposter Show
May 10-June 12: Soweboposter Show
June 11: Final deadline for returning posters
June 13: Soweboposter Auction

For more info please contact: soweboposters@soweboarts.org

Official 2010 Sowebo Arts and Music Festival Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000

Date Announced for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Festival--May 30, 2010

Celebrate 25 Years of Sowebohemian Rhapsody at the Sowebo Arts and Music Festival!

Still funky after all these years! Come to Hollins Market on May 30th to celebrate 25 years of the Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival and feel the Sowebohemian Rhapsody. This FREE annual event draws thousands each year, transforming the historic Hollins Market neighborhood into a bustling bazaar, complete with a street café, performance artists and busking musicians.

With more than 20 bands on three stages, dozens of food and artisan vendors, sail painting, street art, and puppet shows for kids of all ages, and of course, the famous Sowebo poster exhibition, there is something here for everyone.

Kick off your summer on the bodacious side of MLK – where Sowebohemians of all types will celebrate art, music and 25 fabulous years together.

Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival
May 30, 2009 (Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend)
Noon – 9 p.m.
26 S. Arlington Ave.

Spread the word!

Mark you calendars..

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:01:00 +0000

for Sunday, May 30th - the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Sowebohemian Festival. This year we're celebrating our Silver anniversary by once again transforming the historic Hollins Market neighborhood into a bustling bazaar, complete with a street café, performance artists and busking musicians.

This FREE event draws thousands each year, so we need your help! Committees are forming now and our arms are open to creative, energetic, and passionate folks. Check out the committees listed in the right hand column and get in touch today!

Don't miss the Soweboposter Auction - Tomorrow at the UM BioPark!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:13:00 +0000

WHAT: The Soweboposter Auction
WHEN: Sunday, June 7 - Viewing begins at 2 pm, Auction begins at 4 pm
WHERE: University of Maryland Biotech Park, 801 W. Baltimore Street, Building 2, Baltimore, MD 21223

Enjoy live music, beer, wine and light fare as you preview the work of Baltimore’s artist community.
Radio Personality Sam Gallant will serve as the auctioneer. Please note that cash or check only accepted payment for posters.

View the posters online at: www.soweboarts.org/posters.html
What's it all about?
Once again the brave artists of Baltimore have brought their game to one of our city’s most unique art shows & auctions. For 24 years, Sowebo Arts has offered these decorative bordered posters to our art community. We ask only that they donate them back with their original art on them. As always, this is not juried and has no theme. We encourage diverse content and materials. These posters are exhibited and auctioned with the proceeds going to support Sowebo Arts, Inc. This year’s border design is by Minás Konsolas.

Bid on a poster. Take home a piece of affordable art and support Sowebo Arts, Inc.’s efforts to promote economic growth through the arts in southwest Baltimore.

Thank you!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:39:00 +0000

Sowebofest 2009 was a success - thanks to all the volunteers, neighbors, vendors and the like who drew the awesome crowd to Hollins Market. Read about the festival in the Baltimore Sun here.

Only 364 days until Sowebofest turns 25!

Represent Sowebo is a 2009 Sowebofest T-shirt!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:16:00 +0000

T-shirts will be for sale at the festival.

Last year's T-shirt sold out so come early and get them while they last!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:01:00 +0000

Just ONE more day until Sowebofest 2009!

Visit our first ever Cafe Alley - the bohemian performance schedule includes:
12:00-1:30 • Pan Majestic Steel Drum Orchestra
12:00-2:00 • Street Buskers - The Dahlia Flute Duo
1:00-4:00 • Conceptual Performance Artists The Matka Sisters
1:30 & 3:30 • A Puppet Performance by Black Cherry Puppet Theater
1:30 & 3:30 • Baltizons and Stilt walking Performers
2:00-6:00 • Street Buskers - Peter & Alex, Guitar Duets
3:00-6:00 • Conceptual Portrait Artists Theresa Colombo
4:00-6:00 • Musical Performance by 40 West
4:30-5:30 • Improvisational Marching Band, the Barrage Band Orchestra

A big THANKS to: B daily paper, Urban Discoveries Living Blog, Baltimore by hand, Charm City Craft Mafia and all our friends on Twitter for the mentions - we can't wait to see you all there!

Are you ready?

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:36:00 +0000

Just three days until the Hollins Market neighborhood is transformed into a Sowebohemian street fair. The weather forecast predicts it will be a warm so come join us for a day of fun in the sun!

Here are some tips for the day:
• Come hungry - sample good eats from the local restaurants and festival vendors
• Wear your dancing shoes - enjoy three stages of FREE live music all day long!
• Bring your kids and creativity - create DIY bohemian hats and capes for a kids art fashion parade
• Lend a hand - it is not too late to volunteer as a sowebohemian helper for an hour or two
• Don't forget your sunscreen!

Need directions?
The festivities will take place in the Hollins Market neighborhood - 26 S. Arlington Ave., Baltimore, MD 21223
(Corner of South Arlington Avenue and Hollins Street, between West Baltimore Street and West Pratt Street)

View Larger Map

A big THANK YOU to the Baltimore Etsy Street Team for highlighting the Sowebo festival in your blog!

Sowebo Food Vendors

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:06:00 +0000

Just five more days until the festivities begin!

Stop by on Sunday to sample food from some of Sowebo's great restaurants and our fabulous festival food vendors:

• Asian Grille
• Rita's Concessions
• Constantine's Greek Kitchen
• Lin-Mar Accessories
• Taste of International Food
• Always Smokin Food Vendors
• South Carolina BBQ & Catering
• Michele's Granola
• Lunch By Nature - Natural Life Cafe
• Zella's Pizzeria
• Baltimore Pho
• Charm City Cafe
• Frosty's Shaved Ice
• New Life Covenant Ministries
• The New Fayette Street Market and Deli
• Little Hollins Crabcakes
• North Station Café

P.S. Check out our Sowebo Festival ad in the City Paper's Summer Sizzler!

Sowebo Posters are online and on display

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Check out the 2009 Soweboposters, a highlight of the festival featuring original art by local artists. See them in person at the venues below or view them at the online gallery here - then purchase one Soweboposter auction!

Soweboposter Show
May 16 - June 6 at:
• Sowebo Arts Gallery @ Zellas Pizzeria (Map)
• Sweet Tooth Dessert Shop (Map)
• The Charles Theater (Map)

Soweboposter Auction
June 7, Preview art from 2 - 4 p.m. Auction begins at 4 p.m. at:
University of Maryland Biopark, Building #2 (Ground floor) (Map)
With special guest auctioneer Sam Gallant

Don't forget: there is still time to submit your own Soweboposter - please return posters to the location you got them from. The final deadline for the auction is June 5th!

Sowebo Street Art for all ages!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Join us one week from today for some sowebohemian arts & crafts, food, tunes and street art including:

• I’d Rather Be Sail Painting - A communal painting tsunami of sea worthy proportions. Grab a brush, roller, mop and jump overboard!
• Hat Making - We supply the materials, you supply the chrome dome!
• Cape Making
• Face Painting

Photo courtesy of Gino Molfino via flickr

Just bring your creativity and we'll provide the supplies!

Be a part of Sowebofest 2009 - Volunteer!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:45:00 +0000

There are only nine days left until the big event, but it is not too late to volunteer.

Volunteers are need to serve in many positions before, during and after the festival. As a volunteer you may be asked to serve as a:
• Neighborhood flier distributor
• Parking assistant
• Kid's craft helper
• Orange cone distributor
• Maître d' or concierge in the Café Alley
• Conga-line director
• Walkie-talkie carrier
• Rubbish collector
... etc.

Please contact volunteer coordinator Patricia Dane via email or at 410-271-0732 and let her know your availability.

Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the festival while helping to make it a success!

22 More Sowebo Arts & Craft vendors announced

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:25:00 +0000

Ed & Machelle Frantz of T.M. Enterprises - Fashion eye wear, hats, sunbrellas, beef jerky
Linda Synder of Lin-Mar - Sand bottles
Cynthia Angelini & Jes Porro / Jewelry & phone cases
Lawrence Kendall of The Spiral Dance Bookstore - Pottery, fabrics, figurines & [paintings
Bianca Bingaman & Kristy Wandle / Paintings and Handmade tiles
Joseph Laney of In & Out Boutique - Clothing & photos
Amanda McDaniel of Nature Rules - Handmade cosmetics & floral arrangements
Kathryn Dorsey & Patrice Gentile of Hashbury Designs, Prettyparynoid & Aliceanna Designs - "Art You Can Use." Mixed media collage on household goods and custom designed rockin jewelry and women's fashions
Karen Brand of Offbead Jewelry - Wire & beaded jewelry
Betsey Waters of In the Garden - Plants, herbs & containers
Canese Hutchinson - Jewelry & handbags
Yvonne Marie - Clothes, shoes & bags
Carl & Matt Achhammer - Photography and Bonsai trees
Lori Yanke & Jake Warford - Hand knit bags & goods, photography
Patricia Smith of Class Cuts - Hair goods
William Commander - The Mythbuster, Wordwise
Jerilyn Paladino of The Alpaca Girl, LLC - 100% natural fiber garments, accessories, handmade in Peru (Baby Alpaca, silk & Cotton)
Emily White LMT - Healing essence of touch therapeutic massage
James Craig - Tooth and nail art, paintings, shirts, painting replications
Albert Prater of Bella Donna Fashions LLC, Handbags & jewelry
Shawn & Erienne Sutherell of Barbara Sue Designs, Handmade jewelry, semi precious stones & silver
Carrie Brazell - Canvas, clothing, & jewelry

Introducing the first ever Sowebo festival Café Alley!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:29:00 +0000

Be swept away to a Parisian street scene at this year's festival. Cafe Alley activities include musical performances, street performers and arts & crafts activities for children and adults. Seating at cafe tables will be provided for "Sowebohemians" enjoying entertainment, arts activities, refreshments or just a good conversation.

Features include:

Bohemian Stilt Walkers
Musical performances by a Steel Drum Orchestra and 40 West
Street Buskers: Mezzo soprano w/violin accompaniment, Guitar Duets and The Dahlia Flute Duo
A Russian Tea room with conceptual performance artists The Matka Sisters
Self-conscious Portraits
Appearances by the Black Cherry Puppet Theater
AND a Conga Line Parade - It's the hokey-pokey on steroids, a musical topsy-turvy forced march around the bulls eye of Sowebo. Hat or no hat, cut in line!

Just TEN DAYS until the festival - hope to see YOU there!!

Promote the Sowebo Festival on your Website!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Save a copy of your favorite banner and use it on your website or blog to link to http://www.sowebofest.com.

468 x 60

200 x 40

88 x 31

Nine more Sowebo Arts & Crafts vendors announced!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:54:00 +0000

Only 13 days until the 2009 Sowebo festival!

Check out these recently confirmed Arts & Craft vendors:

SpeakEasy Home Brewed Gear - Growing local company using Eco friendly methods to produce our apparel line
Nura Fardan & Freedom Colbert of SephiaButterfly and Works of Freedom - Original Art Work and Art Prints
Bia Riaz & Heather Elliott of Gypsy Junque - Henna & Bindi Bodyart, Beaded Jewelry, Various Crafts
Sarah Davenport of Glass Happiness - Fused Glass & Stone/Crystal Jewelry unique & whimsical
John Starling and Jack Ratchet of Smith Growth Partners - Political, Esoteric & Humorous Hand screen Printed, Artist Designed T-Shirts and stickers
Juliet Muhwezi of Jinja Boutique - Handmade quilts & crafts from India, Caribbean, Africa and South America
Aaron Yealdhall of Speakeasy - Original t-shirt designs, stickers, independent art and contest with prizes
Hillary Scholten - Handmade Ceramics and Functional Pottery
Lindsay Benedict - Art photography focusing on architecture and cityscapes in Italy

Official 2009 Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Poster and Flyers!

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Keep your eyes peeled for Sowebohemian Festival posters around town!

Click the images above to download your own to share with family, friends and co-workers!

Sowebo Festival in the press: bthesite.com

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:58:00 +0000

Jordan Bartel, assistant editor of the b, has highlighted the Sowebo Festival in his article, Save the date: The best of Md.'s summer fests, saying:

"Go bohemian this summer. With eclectic street art and live performances, Hollins Market serves as a creative playground during the family-friendly Sowebohemian Festival. As you stroll the streets of Southwest Baltimore, you can check out local bands, munch on some funnel cake and, of course, see plenty of works by local artists."

Check out some of this year's Sowebo Festival vendors at SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart

noreply@blogger.com (i go by lots of names.) — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:00:00 +0000

The Spring Art Mart will feature three vendors scheduled to attend the Sowebo Festival later this month: Charm City Soaps, Fisticuffs Leather and Stephney Wallace!

Join over 50 local and regional crafters and artists as they display their handmade wares in Mount Vernon Square this Saturday.

Sowebo Arts and Music Festival

Thank You for making Sowebofest a success!

Reserve a t-shirt today!

Sowebofest on WBAL!

Feel the LOVE

Are you ready?

Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Announces Musical Acts Performing at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

Caleb Stine, Rico (a recent Timbaland signee), Pasadena and Shook among artists committed to play on May 30 in Hollins Market

Sowebopsters Now Available

Official 2010 Sowebo Arts and Music Festival Press Release

Mark you calendars..

Don't miss the Soweboposter Auction - Tomorrow at the UM BioPark!

Thank you!

Represent Sowebo is a 2009 Sowebofest T-shirt!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

Are you ready?

Sowebo Food Vendors

P.S. Check out our Sowebo Festival ad in the City Paper's Summer Sizzler!

Sowebo Posters are online and on display

Sowebo Street Art for all ages!

• I’d Rather Be Sail Painting - A communal painting tsunami of sea worthy proportions. Grab a brush, roller, mop and jump overboard!
• Hat Making - We supply the materials, you supply the chrome dome!
• Cape Making
• Face Painting

Photo courtesy of Gino Molfino via flickr

Just bring your creativity and we'll provide the supplies!

Be a part of Sowebofest 2009 - Volunteer!

22 More Sowebo Arts & Craft vendors announced

Introducing the first ever Sowebo festival Café Alley!

Just TEN DAYS until the festival - hope to see YOU there!!

Promote the Sowebo Festival on your Website!

Nine more Sowebo Arts & Crafts vendors announced!

Only 13 days until the 2009 Sowebo festival!

Check out these recently confirmed Arts & Craft vendors:

Official 2009 Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Poster and Flyers!

Sowebo Festival in the press: bthesite.com

Check out some of this year's Sowebo Festival vendors at SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart

SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart
Saturday May 9, 11-6pm
Mt. Vernon Square (Between Charles and Cathedral Streets)
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)

The event goes on rain or shine. See you there!

Sowebo Arts and Music Festival

Thank You for making Sowebofest a success!

Reserve a t-shirt today!

Sowebofest on WBAL!

Feel the LOVE

Are you ready?

Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Announces Musical Acts Performing at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

Caleb Stine, Rico (a recent Timbaland signee), Pasadena and Shook among artists committed to play on May 30 in Hollins Market

Sowebopsters Now Available

Official 2010 Sowebo Arts and Music Festival Press Release

Mark you calendars..

Don't miss the Soweboposter Auction - Tomorrow at the UM BioPark!

Thank you!

Represent Sowebo is a 2009 Sowebofest T-shirt!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

Are you ready?

Sowebo Food Vendors

P.S. Check out our Sowebo Festival ad in the City Paper's Summer Sizzler!

Sowebo Posters are online and on display

Sowebo Street Art for all ages!

• I’d Rather Be Sail Painting - A communal painting tsunami of sea worthy proportions. Grab a brush, roller, mop and jump overboard! • Hat Making - We supply the materials, you supply the chrome dome! • Cape Making • Face PaintingPhoto courtesy of Gino Molfino via flickr

Just bring your creativity and we'll provide the supplies!

Be a part of Sowebofest 2009 - Volunteer!

22 More Sowebo Arts & Craft vendors announced

Introducing the first ever Sowebo festival Café Alley!

Just TEN DAYS until the festival - hope to see YOU there!!

Promote the Sowebo Festival on your Website!

Nine more Sowebo Arts & Crafts vendors announced!

Only 13 days until the 2009 Sowebo festival!

Check out these recently confirmed Arts & Craft vendors:

Official 2009 Sowebohemian Arts and Music Festival Poster and Flyers!

Sowebo Festival in the press: bthesite.com

Check out some of this year's Sowebo Festival vendors at SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart

SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art MartSaturday May 9, 11-6pmMt. Vernon Square (Between Charles and Cathedral Streets)Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)

The event goes on rain or shine. See you there!

• I’d Rather Be Sail Painting - A communal painting tsunami of sea worthy proportions. Grab a brush, roller, mop and jump overboard!
• Hat Making - We supply the materials, you supply the chrome dome!
• Cape Making
• Face Painting

Photo courtesy of Gino Molfino via flickr

SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart
Saturday May 9, 11-6pm
Mt. Vernon Square (Between Charles and Cathedral Streets)
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Map)