Busboys and Poets Celebrates Takoma Art Hop
Date and Time
Apr 25, 2015 9:00 pm
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
Apr 25, 2015 9:00 pm
Takoma
Join us at Busboys and Poets for a Special Takoma Art Hop Community Jam.
Art Hop is a yearly arts Festival in Downtown Takoma which transforms Takoma’s main street into a neighborhood arts district. The work of over 70 of artists is installed in the shops, restaurants, galleries and on the streets of Takoma – from Takoma Park, MD to Takoma, DC. You’ll find painting, photography, mixed media, assemblage, fiber art, jewelry, glass, pottery, sculpture and more.
After you have enjoyed all the festival has to offer, swing by Busboys and Poets in Takoma for musical performance by local Takoma Park artist, Angie Head. There will be a live art/dance demonstration by DC artist Carlie Ann. Then we’ll have a community jam session so bring your acoustic or lightly amplified instruments.
Angie Head (A.J.) is a singer/songwriter/musician originally from Detroit, MI. A skillful guitarist with a strong, sweet, soul-stirring voice, A.J. has gained the attention and praise of those who admire inspiring talent. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Ethnomusicology (the study of culture through the context of music), A.J. frequently performs at venues up and down the East Coast.
Follow Angie Head on FB and on Twitter (handle @Str8ahead).
Carlie Anne Peña is a Visual Artist and Yoga Instructor. She studied Fine Arts and Dance at the College of William and Mary and received her yoga teacher training at Yoga District. Carlie specializes in oil painting and charcoal drawing, creating surreal and abstract pieces inspired by the human figure, bodies in motion, anatomy, and lived experience. She believes arts and social justice are radically interrelated and seek to portray that connection in her pieces. Carlie’s current activities include selling art supplies, teaching free community yoga classes, and working on commissions as a freelance artist.
"The opposite of war isn't peace, it's creation!" --Jonathan Larson
$5 Cover. On the day of the event, tickets can be purchased online here starting at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in a forfeiture of seats.
