Warwick has a robust arts scene with many events, exhibitions and workshops to enjoy year round. The August for the Arts Kick-Off Event Celebration will introduce you to 4 exciting festivals happening in the month of August.
Saturday, August 5th
4:00 to 9:30pm
The Celebration on August 5th in Stanley Deming Park is free and suitable for all ages. It features live music, dance and theater performances, art displays and parade, and the Warwick Summer Concert, and you'll get the chance to meet many more of Warwick's arts presenters.
August for the Arts kicks off with a special Celebration of the Arts, hosted by -
The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival (Aug. 9-13), www.hudsonvalleyjazzfest.org
The Hudson Valley Film Festival (Aug. 15-17), www.hudsonvalleyfilmfest.com
The Orange County Short Play Festival (Aug 18 & 19), www.pepproductions.org
The Fuller Moon Arts Festival (Aug 26 & 27), www.FullerMoonArtsFest.com
Program: Art in the Park (4 - 6pm), showcasing Warwick arts groups and organizations and giving a preview of the month’s festivals. There will be a display of processional puppets and hands-on making tables, live jazz and short play performances, and food trucks.
The public is invited to join in the Arts Parade (6 - 6.45pm) in the park.
The nighttime concert (6.45 - 9.30pm) will start with dance performances from Warwick Dance Collective and the Moving Company Modern Dance, followed by the Warwick Summer Concert Series (7.15 - 9.30PM) produced by Warwick.DIY and the Doc Fry Music Sessions.
The intermission at 8.30pm will feature a special film presentation giving a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming festivals.
Warwick area artists and arts groups are invited to participate in Art in the Park and the Arts Parade.
Stanley-Deming Park
South Street and Park Place
Warwick, NY