Tomorrow begins a very special weekend in downtown Prescott.
It's the 9th Annual Tsunami On The Square, and this one promises to be the best yet!
Day One; Friday, June 15th We'll begin with Flourish Before The Flood in the Granite Creek Greenway, with showings at 6:00 and 7:00 PM on Friday the 15th - this limited attendance site-specfic performance event is ALMOST COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!! Call (928) 445-5540 before 3 PM on Friday if you wish to attend - there are only 7 spots left, and please note: the 7 o' clock showing is completely sold out.
They'll be a mixer with dinner specials at El Gato Azul (318 W. Goodwin St.) at 7:30 following the final performance; all viewing Flourish Before the Flood are invited to attend.
Later in the evening, begining at 8:30 PM, we'll host a special Tsunami Musical Showcase at the Raven Cafe. Featured performers will include Xavier Quijas Yxolotyl (Pre-Columbian Music of Mexico), the Dambe Project (African Percussion) and Troupe Salamat will lead us on a belly-dance oddyssey along the Romany Trail.
Day Two: Saturday, June 16th Tsunami On The Square 2007: "The Ocean Blue" will kick off with the ever-popular Art On Wheels Parade at noon around the Courthouse Square and continue with amazing performances by Tsunami favorites and fresh newcomers until Flam Chen sets the Square on fire (just kidding) at 10:00 PM. Check out the entire line-up by scrolling down our homepage at http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/
PLEASE NOTE:Leave your car or truck at home this year and bike down to the fest! We'll have Valet Bike Parking this year courtesy of Prescott Alternative Transportation.There will be preferred seating this year on the grass for blankets and low-folding chairs only. Please help us improve the visibility at this very popular event. In an effort to improve accessibility, there will also be a handicap section at the festival this year. Also - there will be a Fire Line marked in the audience area this year during the day - if you take your seat beyond the Fire Line, please be aware that you will be required to vacate this area after the Dinner Break in order to accommodate basic safety precautions for Flam Chen. Thanks!
Day Three: Sunday, June 17th This year, we're proud to introduce a new show on the lawn of the Prescott Public Library on Sunday, June 16th at 2 PM called Tsunami Tsunday with Clan Tynker. For all you die-hard Clan Tynker fans out there, this is a chance to experience the magic of this Tsunami all-star festival favorite in a more up close and intimate setting. Preferred seating for those 12 and under. Please bring blankets and low folding chairs.Phew!So much to do, so much great art to experience. I hope you have time to take it all in this weekend - it's going to be a wild ride, with a million memorable moments, guaranteed.
Click on the YouTube video to see Flam Chen's performance!
