SEWARD NEIGHBORHOOD ART CRAWL CELEBRATES 14 YEARS

WITH A WEEKEND OF FESTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

AND THE WORK OF MORE THAN 60 VISUAL ARTISTS

DECEMBER 6 8, 2013

Minneapolis, MN (November 12, 2013) The Seward Winter Frolic: Art in the Hood celebrates 14 years with a weekend of festivities December 6 through 8, 2013.

The weekend kicks off with an evening of food, wine and performances including music, poetry and dance at the Playwrights Center on Friday December 6 from 6:30 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Seward Neighborhood Group.

The Seward Art Crawl will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 60 artists will be displaying and selling their work at local art studios, galleries, businesses, churches and home-studios. Art crawlers are invited to frolic at participating businesses by taking advantage of specials and giveaways. All venues are within walking distance throughout the Seward Neighborhood.

Highlights for the weekend include the unveiling of the Seward Gateway Sculpture at Fire Station #7, an art car parade, various performances at art venues and businesses, a tree lighting event at Triangle Park and local food and beverages to be showcased at various locations. All events are open to the public. Visit www.sewardarts.org for more information.

SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION

Friday, December 6, 2013

Kick-off Party at The Playwrights Center

Beer, Wine, Food, Performance Artists

6:30 9:30pm

2301 E Franklin Ave., Minneapolis 55406

$15/person or $25/couple; Proceeds benefit The Seward Neighborhood Group

For tickets call 612-338-6205 ext. 119.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Seward Gateway Sculpture Unveiling at Fire Station #7

10am, http://articulture.org/mural-project. Free.

2000 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 ‎

Art Crawl and Seward Winter Frolic

10am 5pm

Designated gallery spaces, home studios, participating businesses, churches throughout the

Seward neighborhood. Free. Participating businesses will offer specials, discounts or

giveaways. Maps available at participating local businesses.Free.

New: Pedicabs with heated seats and blankets will be available to transport shoppers

throughout the neighborhood from 1 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Art Car and Bike Parade

10:30am

Parade route begins at Fire Station #7. Spectacle of local art cars and bikes will be lead through

the neighborhood by a fire truck and band organ on a flat bed truck. Free.

Lighting Ceremony

Fire jugglers and other hot performances will light up the park to celebrate a warm community spirit during the cold days of winter.

5 6pm

Triangle Park located at 26th and Franklin Avenues. Free.

Sunday, December 8, 2012

Art Crawl and Seward Winter Frolic

Noon 5pm

Designated gallery spaces, home studios, participating businesses, churches throughout the

Seward neighborhood. Free. Participating businesses will offer specials, discounts or

giveaways. Maps available at participating local businesses.Free.

New: Pedicabs with heated seats and blankets will be available to transport shoppers

throughout the neighborhood from 1 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

ABOUT THE SEWARD WINTER FROLIC: ART IN THE HOOD

The Seward Winter Frolic combines the former Seward Art Crawl and the Franklin Frolic celebrating the vibrant artistic, cultural and business communities with support from the Seward Neighborhood Group and the Seward Civic and Commerce Association.

ABOUT THE SEWARD NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP

The Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) is a volunteer-driven organization established in 1960 to make Seward a better place to live, work, and play. It is recognized by the City of Minneapolis as the official citizen participation organization within the boundaries of the Seward neighborhood.

ABOUT THE SEWARD CIVIC AND COMMERCE ASSOCIATION

The Seward Civic and Commerce Association is a nonprofit founded by seven local business owners in 1964. Today, the membership has grown to more than 90 Seward businesses that hold monthly meetings of interest to the needs of its members.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Laura Murphy / 612.986.6009

Kerry Cashman / 612.338.6205 ext. 119

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