"Pop-Up Art 2011" - Once again, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District transforms Lake Street storefronts into an exceptional evening of art and entertainment.
Miller Beach - Gary, Indiana - For several months local artists, musicians and "creative types" from this bohemian lakefront community have been working together with area restaurateurs and business owners, to redevelop their sleepy downtown into a dynamic destination for arts and entertainment. Their endeavors have produced The Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, which is hosting its second "Pop-Up Art" event October 29th between 6:00 and 9:00 pm in Downtown Miller Beach.
The District's first "Pop-Up" night in September was a huge success, displaying the work of several prominent local artists and attracting scores of art lovers to an enjoyable evening in Downtown Miller. This month's event aims to be even bigger. Nine venues along Lake Street will showcase the work of local photographers, painters and sculptors. Visitors will also enjoy theatrical and dance performances along with live music and refreshments. As part of the event, The National Lakeshore's Douglas Center for Environmental Education will display the artwork of 16 area high school students along with pieces done by their teachers. In addition to the student/teacher exhibits at the Douglas Center, the work of over twenty local artists will be on display in several venues up and down Lake Street. The South Shore Centre for the Arts will host a two-person theatrical performance along with dance renditions by the South Shore Dance Alliance. Lake Street Gallery, a long time anchor of the arts in Miller, will also be hosting an opening and reception for their featured artist, Jean Bargeron of Ogden Dunes. "Pop Up Night" is an amazing opportunity for art enthusiasts to forge connections with local artists and experience firsthand the creativity and energy happening in the Miller Beach community.
The Miller Beach Arts & Creative District is transforming downtown Miller and the adjacent residential areas into a diverse and vibrant cultural destination for the visual, performing and culinary arts. Arts districts have been used in various cities nationwide as a catalyst for community regeneration and future plans for the new district in Miller Beach include an assortment of art galleries, live/work spaces for artists, boutiques, and dance studios, mixed together with restaurants, retail options and venues for live entertainment.
For more information about the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District or "Pop Up Night" visit www.millerbeacharts.org.
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