Family event features art and crafts, food and drink, live music,

children’s entertainment and activities

Burlingame, Calif. –Washington Park in Burlingame will transform into an outdoor art gallery, complete with food, music and activities for the entire family during the 41^st Annual Art in the Park Festival. The two-day festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, offers a wide variety of arts and crafts, tempting food, beer and wine, live entertainment and children’s activities.

Among this year’s artists and craftspeople participating in the event is Gabriel Borensztejn of San Francisco who creates wearable art – knitted or felted wraps, shawls, ponchos  as well as handcrafted pins and jewelry that are fun to wear. Gabriel’s clothing incorporates bold colors with elegant designs, while his pins and jewelry are whimsical creations made of metal, glass and ceramic.

Richard and Mary Black of San Jose will be showing their hand-crafted exotic and domestic wood functional pieces of art, consisting of boxes, canes, walking sticks, shaving brushes, and razors. “It’s a constant pleasure for me to see the natural grains enhanced and the hidden beauty emerge in each piece. ” Richard notes that all purchased wood is from reputable dealers who are active with the conservation of the world’s woods and who participate in certified, sustain-yield forestry projects around the globe.

Chris Honeysett of San Rafael specializes in fine art black and white photography of trees, architecture, form and landscape. His photos have been published in many publications including Black and White Magazine and View Camera. Chris just returned from travels in Hawaii, New Orleans, Texas and Florida where he captured majestic photos of the areas, many of which will be on display in Burlingame.

The Burlingame Art Society will again  join Art in the Park to sell their artwork. Founded in 1957, the organization’s membership includes artists from throughout the Bay Area whose work is often exhibited at local banks, offices, hospitals, libraries, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Fun and Activities for the Entire Family

Among the family activities at this year’s Art in the Park is a Kids’ Activities Corner — complete with a bungee trampoline, costume dress-up, face painting, make-your-own candles and caricature drawing, as well as performances by Cotton Candy Express Music! with Lori & RJ: multi-award winning and multi-talented entertainers who breathe fresh air into the children’s music scene with songs that are fun for kids and filled with contagious rhythms and lots of enthusiasm. Participate in a Lori & RJ show and you could win tickets to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Other performances at the kid’s stage include performances by winners from Burlingame Idol, Daniel Ordonez, the 6-year-old Hispanic singing sensation, and the North Shoreview Montessori Glee Club. Additionally scheduled:

Saturday, June 11

11:30 am — Burlingame Show Choir

26 elementary students, 1st-5th grades, from Lincoln, Franklin, McKinley, Washington, Roosevelt and other Bay area schools in Millbrae and Belmont will be performing “On The Radio.” This medley of songs throughout the ages combines acting, singing and dances to such songs as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Hound Dog,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Footloose.”

Noon — Broadway By The Bay–Youth Group performance

Broadway By The Bay introduces: BROADWAY BOUND: an ensemble to grow and perform with. This is a program designed for the serious, passionate & dedicated Musical Theatre student with outstanding music, choreography & material. BROADWAY BOUND is a new performing troupe that ventures into the community to entertain and inspire.

41st Annual Art in the Park Festival – Main Stage Entertainment

The Main Stage entertainment at the event will showcase a variety of toe-tapping musical talent.

Main Stage Entertainment Schedule at a Glance

Saturday

• Noon – 2 p.m. – Jazz by Design (jazz)
• 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Inoahband (R & B)

Sunday

• Noon – 2 p.m. – Best Dam Steelband (calypso)
• 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Stompy Jones (Swing-Jazz)

41^s Annual Art in the Park Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Burlingame Parks and Rec Dept

The City of Burlingame

Recology San Mateo

BathFitter

Media Sponsor

The Daily Journal

Emerald Sponsors

Armstrong Installation Service

Comcast

Heavenly Greens

San Francisco Chronicle (TANG)

Tutor Doctor of the Peninsula

Provident Credit Union

Renewal by Andersen

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Sponsored by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, this highly anticipated event is held at Washington Park, located at the corner of Carolan and Burlingame Avenues in Burlingame. Attendees are encouraged to take mass transit, including Caltrain, which is conveniently located across the street from Washington Park. No pets allowed. For more information, contact Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 558-7300.                       ###