Street artists tossed flaming props in the parking lot while a magician mingled with guests in the lobby and a live jazz band started up the tune “Witchcraft” in the next room. Ragged outlines of the Eiffel Tower hung opposite classic Parisian posters.
Thus proceeded Cirque des Artes, The ArtCenter’s 35th anniversary all-day celebration, which opened with a Parisian Street Fair in the afternoon and extended into a more formal gala in the evening.
“We hoped to raise awareness of The ArtsCenter and make sure people know what we’re about and where we are,” said Jillian Holmquist, director of development for the Carrboro venue.
ARTSCENTER EVENTS
May 13-16, 20-23: Eurydice A
performance of Sarah Ruhl’s whimsical play by ArtsCenter Stage theater company.
May 20: Joe Romeo A free show by the Americana troubadour.
June 4: Jonathan Byrd Part of the 5:40 Summer Music Series, Byrd folds both Appalachian sounds and furious guitar into his story songs.
July 22-25: Drood Acclaimed whodunit musical based on a story by Charles Dickens. Performance by Summer Youth Conservatory.
