FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Asheville Side Show and Burlesque Festival (AABSFest) - June 27-29, 2008
AABSFest celebrates rich American traditions from a by-gone era. A comedic and satirical parody of the higher and more socially conservative classes, Vaudeville and Burlesque slowly declined in popularity with the advent of the motion picture and television. Sideshows bring us back to the pre-commercialized carnival days and headlined a variety of human oddities unrivaled by the acts touted in larger circuses today. Once a rich cultural pastime, these art forms still exist today via subtle integration into modern entertainment. With sensations such as the Yard Dogs Road Show and annual festivals dedicated to these arts popping up all over the country, we knew Asheville would be just the place to give rise to AABSFest. With the invaluable help of Arts2People, AABSFest began in 2007 with resounding success! We are committed to introducing more enthusiasts to these rekindling arts in 2008! Find out more about this festival. http://www.sideshowburlesque.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Faces IN Asheville exhibit at Rosetta's - June 2nd-29th - Benefit fundraiser and final silent auction Sunday June 29th!
The first benefit fundraiser will be an art exhibit held at Rosetta's in downtown Asheville during the month of June. The exhibit, Faces IN Asheville, is a collection of over 50 diverse photographs of people in Asheville from 2005-2008. You will undoubtedly be able to recognize more than a few of the people in these creative street portraits. The exhibit will open on Monday June 2nd and will stay up throughout the month as a SILENT AUCTION. On Sunday June 29th there will be a closing benefit which will include music, laughter, food, and great interaction as it will be the last chance to bid for your favorite photo! More info on this first benefit will follow soon - Save the date now and come socialize on the 29th! Be sure to stop in and support Rosetta's during the month of June! Bid on your favorite photos and then come back on the 29th to see what you may have won! We are currently looking for entertainers and other volunteers for this & other benefits. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Spyce.
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