Community: NoFest will weird you out
NoBody covers NoFest like the Sentinel. It's possible that the Sentinel created this event as a result of some art-provoked night of troubled sleep. It's also possible that the Sentinel had nothing to do with this event. But either way, we do talk about it a lot. The day long, all free, all experimental, all trance inducing acid flashback of art X-plotion that is NoFest is coming this June 25th. We'll have more to say as the event approaches. But here is the initial rundown.
[Event Schedule attached PDF below]
The details: NoFest InterArts
51 performances in 29 hours: 36 musical, five visual, four youth, three movement, and three spoken performances within 18 hours of hard programming. Not to mention 10 full month exhibitions in seven galleries and two surprise installations. Also, NoFest is introducing a visual art program, art walk, 21+ after hours, opening night, and world music sub-program. What I'm trying to say is that this is the most complex and cross-disciplinary NoFest to date.
No.Fest kicks off with St. Johns' first, Last Friday Art Walk, starting at 7 p.m. in seven galleries.
Celebrating opening night is The Incredible Kid with a Bangin! International Urban Folk Dance.
He will spin international dance bangers free in the Historic Town Square. Peak around the
neighborhood for multi media installations presented by Grand Detour, and check out the
music happening in Proper Eats and Legong.
Early Bird Children's Show wholesomely starts the FullDay of performance, with an interactive
improvisational performance called Junior Jam, sponsored by Sound Roots, plus many great
family shows up to 2 p.m. The noon kick-off in the Square will be the Creative Composers
Community of Portland, presenting new original big band and chamber music. Introducing a
21+ after hours program with the Global Getdown: Dr. J vs. Mr. Wu bringing international
funk, dub, and hip hop to the hood, plus Lickity's lazer light rock show at Slim's. And in
between these two extremes will be 12 hours of variety, like the fierce Lions of Batucada,
David Ornette Cherry with Impressions of Energy, Blue Cranes, dance curated by Tracy
Broyles, Mudeye Puppet Theater, the visually stunning musical of Billygoat, and much more.
Where: 8600 N. Lombard Ave and the surrounding area
When: June 25, 7-10pm. June 26, 10am-Midnight
Cost: Free




