INTERACTIVE THEATER IN THE STREETS:
THE FIVE ARTS FEST An interactive festival experience, the 5Arts FEST is where each patron becomes the participant. In short, the outdoor event was a mesmerizing experience full of some Atlanta’s most artistic individuals, comprising five arenas of art: literary, visual, recording, performing, and arts & crafts. From street performers to metallurgy, the separate artists displayed a love and talent for their craft. A 500-foot walk from beginning to end lined the streets of Little 5 Points with sculptures, paintings and jewelry all from different vendors was nothing short of hypnotic. The youth in attendance were themselves enjoying the spirit of 5Arts by sporting their creative street styles and summer-fall fashions. Atlanta legendary music producers Rico Wade and DJ Toomp walked amongst the crowds as easily as they produce hits. They provided tips and advice to aspiring artists while both upcoming and wannabe performers took to the stage. As the afternoon pressed on, the food vendors aligned on intersecting streets provided a miracle of gratification and hydration in the heat. With such food as bubble milkshakes and Philly cheesesteaks, the food, fashion and fun proved to be more than a good reason to come back next fall. hers-magazine.com
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