By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights Arts has announced the return of their summer music and arts festival to the Marketplace and Birdcage. The ArtBeat festival will begin Friday, May 31 and run through Sunday, June 2.
The weekend series will feature a pop-up art gallery, performances by local musicians and dance groups, arts and crafts vendors, and other family friendly activities.
On Friday evening, the event will begin with an artist reception. On Saturday, June 1, a vendor’s market will begin at 11 a.m. and feature a variety of local vendors as well as live art and interactive art activities, and face painting. At least one food truck will be on site, and Leatherby’s Creamery has donated 200 cups of ice cream to the event, according to Citrus Heights Arts founder Gigi Rayford.
“We are incredibly excited about the return of ArtBeat to Citrus Heights,” Rayford told The Sentinel, adding that she is “optimistic and hopeful” for a great turnout.
The goal of ArtBeat is to create a memorable event that brings the community together and to celebrate the “rich artistic culture” of Citrus Heights, Rayford said.
The inaugural summer music and arts series encountered obstacles last summer, including extreme heat, which led to the cancellation of its first planned evening event.
The ArtBeat event is a recipient of the city’s Community Projects Grant which aims to bring creative and innovative thinking to residents through events and programs.
ArtBeat festivities will run from 4-6 p.m. on May 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1, and 12-4 p.m. on June 2.
Citrus Heights Arts has announced the return of a summer music and arts festival to the Marketplace and Birdcage...
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