Artomatic 2008 opens in Washington, DC just in time for Mother’s Day and runs May 9 through June 15. The one-of-a-kind art extravaganza involves hundreds of regional artists, performers and volunteers. If you love the arts this is a great event to see visual arts, live performances, films, educational presentations and children’s activities. Highlights of the opening weekend include:
A Latin dance workshop with professional dance instructor Ibis Villegas, featuring salsa, merengue, samba, and other styles at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
Progressive rock by Guardians of Iridescence at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
“The Road to Success,” performance art by Carolina Mayorga in the form of a new TV game show at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
New wave/indie rock by Plastiq Passion, an all-girl band from Union City, New Jersey at 11 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
An expressive drawing workshop with Giliah Litwack at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 11.
"In-your-face" jazz/jam music "with a touch of funk" by Bethesda, JD-based Bassment Breaks at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 11.
Artomatic 2008 opens in Washington, DC just in time for Mother’s Day and runs May 9 through June 15. The one-of-a-kind art extravaganza involves hundreds of regional artists, performers and volunteers. If you love the arts this is a great event to see visual arts, live performances, films, educational presentations and children’s activities. Highlights of the opening weekend include:
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