Jonny Z Festival: The Deets

WHAT: ART 180’s 5th Annual Jonny Z Festival: a celebration of art, music & community, inspired by our friend Jonathan Zanin…   

WHEN: THIS Saturday, August 11, 2012, 12-5 p.m.     

WHERE: 200 block of N. Shields Avenue in front of Joe’s Inn (between Hanover + Grove)

Join us and celebrate the creative spirit here in Richmond during this fun, funky, FREE, family-friendly fundraiser. We’ve got activities for the kiddos and local art, shopping, food and music! Click READ MORE for a complete list of all the day’s events:

BAND LINE-UP:

Music will be provided by our media sponsor, WRIR 97.3fm Richmond Independent Radio and the following local bands:

  • 12:30-1:05 — Haints in the Holler (Bluegrass)
  • 1:25-1:55 — Cavum (Former program participant’s youth-band)
  • 2:25-3:10 — Gull (Former Program Leader)
  • 3:30-3:50 — Nickey McMullen (Former Program Leader)
  • 4:10-4:45 — Photosynthesizers (Former Program Leader)

RAFFLE PRIZES (more to come):

Our raffle prizes have been generously donated by local business we love with proceeds going to fund our after-school art programs for young people in challenging circumstances. Drawings take place in-between bands and you DO NOT need to be present to win!

  • A bright green $400 bike from Bunnyhop with an eye-ball bell
  • $50 for services at Katie Blue Salon
  • $50 to Frame Nation for custom framing
  • Haircut at Katie Blue Salon
  • $25 to Rumors Thrift Boutique
  • $40 to 821 Cafe
  • $35 to Ellwood Thompson’s Natural Market
  • $30 to Halcyon Vintage Clothing
  • $25 to Steady Sounds
  • $25 to Lamplighter
  • $25 to Quirk
  • $25 to New York Deli
  • $25 to World of Mirth
  • Dinner for two at Caliente (up to $50)
  • 2 chances to win $25 to Star-lite Dining & Lounge
  • 3 chances to win $10 to Chop Suey Books
  • Katie Blue Salon
  • Quirk
  • Two brownie Sundaes from Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream
  • Two large Sundaes from Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream

Plus, we have our 2012 Limited-Edition Jonny Z T-shirts (a true ART 180 collector’s item) for only $15 in a new, swanky 2-color design.

Thanks to Drew Liverman for the design and Studio 23 for printing!

STUFF FOR THE KIDDOS:

  • printmaking with Studio Two Three
  • DIY dream-catchers
  • face painting
  • quitar-case painting (for an upcoming ART 180 fundraiser)
  • Spider-Man moon bounce

FOOD/BEV OPTIONS:

  • Lamplighter
  • Rooster Cart
  • King of Pops (popsicles!)
  • Joe’s Inn
  • Shield’s Market
  • Boka Truck (They’ll be stopping by the festival after their farmer’s market appointment)

Bizarre Market Vendors:

  • Sean Purl Samoheyl
    Samantha Foster
    Rebecca Spivey
    Wayne Swatlowski
    Richard Becker
    Pauline Stanley
    Holly Greenwood
    Janet Herndon
    Didi Chisholm
    BBG Jewelry
    Jimmy Blackford
    Melina B
    Kathleen Crabill
    Robin Silberman
    Sara Gossett
    Penelope Reichley
    Mike Ricioppo
    Linda Johnson
    Travis Robertson
    Greg Wells
    Mica Whitney
    Amy George
    Elaine Butcher
    Dianna Lewis
    Sarah DeShazo
    Kim Smith
    Cherita Booker
    Christine Lucas
    Mimi Regelson/Exile
    Dana Wright
    Natalie Kay
    Richmond Zine Fest
    Cherliyn Christie
    Merenda Woodward (do not collect - free activity)
    Lauren Healy
    Emily Yeatts
    Oura Sananikone
    Brittani Sadler
    Paul and Kate Studio
    Emily Hall
    Christie Thompson

Support for the festival is provided by the Fan District Association, and contributions made in Jonny’s memory. The festival honors Jon’s legacy, celebrates his spirit, and promotes art, music, community and friendship. This is a street party to remember;See you there!