Fall out of Summer Festival around the Corner

Looking for a place to listen to music, eat some food, watch the children make arts and crafts, watch a doggie “show off” contest and more?

Look no further than the seventh annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival on Sunday, Aug. 21, in Rolfe Square in Cranston.

The festival is put on by Artists’ Exchange and the cost is hard to beat. One dollar gets you in. Kids are free.

The event includes theatre, artists selling their wares, art activities for all ages, contests, and more.

Think you’re good at street art? Prove it. You could win a free art class.

Like throwing bean bags and carnival games with an artsy twist? Like throwing it into an interpretation of Andy Warhol’s famous soup can? It’s covered.

Explore Dr. Menace’s Lab, where you can get a whiff of his chemical waste, hazardous materials and dangerous tools. Want to feel like a zombie? Dr. Menace has a station just for you where you can put your hands inside a bucket to feel brains, veins and other horrible things a zombie eats.

Or, paint a pumpkin. Or get a Del’s. Take pictures in front a giant cartoon airplane. It goes on and on.

The fun starts this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 28.

Just head to Rolfe Square — near the Park Theatre and intersections of Park and Pontiac Avenues. You can’t miss it.

For more information, visit Artists’ Exchange’s Web site.

Call for Volunteers
Seeking volunteers for the 7th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival. Sunday, 9/21 11am - 5pm (rain date Sunday, 9/28). Last year’s event brought in over 3,000 attendees of all ages for a day filled with community, creativity, and fun! This year, the festival will feature local artisans and vendors, live music and theater, hands-on art activities, and more! Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and clean-up, facilitation of “artsified” carnival games and our prize booth, admissions and additional activity areas. Volunteers may complete up to 9 hours of community service hours during the event. All volunteers receive a free lunch and T-shirt. The festival will be held inside and in the lots surrounding Artists’ Exchange at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Emily at volunteering@artists-exchange.org. For more information about the festival visit, http://artists-exchange.org/falloutofsummerfest.html.