ESCAPE to the Cottonwood Art Festival May 4-5, 2013

Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festivalinvites everyone to escape at the May 4-5, 2013, spring festival – ESCAPE: The Dallas Journey Tribute Band, that is. The band will headline the bi-annual arts festival on Saturday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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RICHARDSON, Texas - April 23, 2013 - PRLog -- RICHARDSON, TX (April22, 2013)…Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival (http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/)invites everyone to escape at the May 4-5, 2013, spring festival– ESCAPE: The Dallas Journey Tribute Band, that is. The band will headline the bi-annual arts festival on Saturday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

In addition to the fine art, music has long been part of Cottonwood’s appeal. ESCAPE, composed of veteran musicians, performs a popular musical tribute to the arena rock supergroup Journey (www.escaperocks.com). The Dallas-based band has been together since 2006 and has performed at packed venues throughout Dallas/Fort Worth and across Texas. ESCAPE’s goal is get everyone off their chairs to sing along and dance to the positive message of Journey’s music.

Kim Polen ofHarderBeat Magazine writes, “Dallas area Journey tribute band ESCAPE is a treat to see and hear...ESCAPE is a must see for all Journey fans,” and dfw.com declares, “Take a Journey back in time with the hardest-working tribute band in town.”

TheCottonwood Art Festival takes place Saturday,May 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Cottonwood Park, located at 1321 W. Belt Line Rd., one block east of Coit Road in Richardson, TX. Parking and admission are free. Artists’ works are available for purchase, as are food and beverages.

Fort Worth-born Michelle Mardis, who now makes her home in Florida, has been namedfeatured artist for the spring festival. Her bold and unusual use of color creates an impact.

Children have their ownescape – to ArtStop, Cottonwood’s hands-on, interactive children's areaoffering arts, crafts and activities for children of all ages. Although admission to the festival is free, some ArtStop activities require a small fee.

In addition to ESCAPE, other local bands will perform during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Listen to the music while strolling and appreciating a wide variety of artwork.Or escapeto the courtyard, enjoy the shade by the lake,sit back and be entertained.

Saturday, May4, 2013

Merry Miller (http://www.mtcombo.com/)          10:30- 11:30a.m.

Brown and Wild Reister: acoustic duo          11:45a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Justin Cash          1:45-3:15p.m.

Aubrey Lynn England & Yellow Rose          3:45 - 5 p.m.

ESCAPE: The Dallas Journey Tribute Band          5:30 - 7 p.m.

Sunday, May5, 2013

Victor Andrada (http://www.victorandrada.com/)          10:40a.m. - 12:10p.m.

Jump Billy Trio (http://www.jumpbilly.com/)          12:30–2 p.m.

Shoot Low Sheriff (http://www.shootlowsheriff.com/)          2:30 - 4p.m.

Spector’s Gun Collection (http://blackcrowestributeband.com/)          4:30 - 6p.m.

Now in its 44th year, Richardson's bi-annual Cottonwood Art Festival (http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/)is a juried show. Jurors have selectedmore than240 artists (http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/7.html) from 1,400 submissions to exhibit their museum-quality work at the festival. The artists compete in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.

Cottonwood Art Festival (http://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/aboutfestival.htm) is more than just the art. The festival also features top local bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Check out the courtyard, sit in the shade by the lake, relax and enjoy the music. Food and spirits are also available in the courtyard.

Whether shopping for art, listening to music, enjoying the outdoors, or making art of your own,Cottonwood has something for everyone, including mini-Picassos.

For more information, visit Cottonwood’s website at www.CottonwoodArtFestival.comor visit on Facebook   at https://www.facebook.com/CottonwoodArtFestival.

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For more information or photographs, contact:

Serri Ayers

Festival Director

Cottonwood Art Festival

City of Richardson

972-744-4580

serri.ayers@cor.gov
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