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Jackson Hole Fire Festival Thursday, June 14, 2012 – Wednesday, June 20, 2012 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM A week-long Solstice party of cultural and arts events, celebrating the natural world of our valley, Japanese-style! With the high-powered rhythm of Japanese drumming, film screenings, family events, food and drink, a festival market and performances, our celebration culminates in the Japanese fire ceremony – a dazzling street fair lit by the blaze of torches.
2012 JACKSON HOLE FIRE FESTIVAL
THU, JUNE 14
Mix’d Media: Inside Out
Presented by the National Museum of Wildlife Art in collaboration with the Public Arts Initiative and Friends of Pathways
7-10 PM, FREE (National Museum of Wildlife Art)
The Museum’s programs move from the inside to outdoors to celebrate the first sculpture installation for the new Sculpture Trail. Enjoy an early summer evening of music and art, ride your bike and help launch the Festival’s mikoshi for the spirits of the air and wind.
FRI, JUNE 15
Up Close: Contemporary Dance Wyoming
Presented by Dancers’ Workshop in collaboration with local artists and Art Association of Jackson Hole
6PM & 8PM, $20 (Free gallery talk at 7:30PM)
A performance of modern dance exploring the elements of earth, fire, air and water through movement and art.
SAT, JUNE 16
Playing with Water
Presented by Rendezvous River Sports
Time TBA, FREE (Gros Ventre River)
Join Rendezvous River Sports and Jackson Hole Kayak School for an afternoon of water fun and join in the journey of the mikoshi for water spirits down the Gros Ventre River.
Up Close: Contemporary Dance Wyoming
Presented by Dancers’ Workshop in collaboration with local artists and Art Association of Jackson Hole
6PM & 8PM, $20 (Free gallery talk at 7:30PM)
A performance of modern dance exploring the elements of earth, fire, air and water through movement and art.
MON, JUNE 18
Beauty and the Beast: Reflections after a Tsunami
Presented by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and Vista 360°
6-9:30PM, FREE
Nature has many faces. An evening of talks and dialogue about the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku tsunami, including film screening, talks and interesting conversation.
TUE, JUNE 19
Mikoshi Journey to the Grand Teton
Time (TBA),
FREE (Grand Teton National Park)
The mikoshi dedicated to the earth will travel up the Grand and then back to town to join the other Fire Festival mikoshi at the Center for the Arts.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Presented by Jackson Hole Food and Film Series and Center for the Arts
Evening (Time TBA), $15 film/$TBA tasting
Sake and sushi tasting and screening of the award-winning film, Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
WED, JUNE 20
Page to Stage: Contemporary Japanese Theater
Presented by Off-Square Theatre Company
1PM, FREE
A lunch hour picnic and family-friendly play reading of a contemporary Japanese play, offering a glimpse of Japanese theater today. Bring your lunch and enjoy a rare theatrical treat. Directed by Guest Director Tora Rodman.
JACKSON HOLE FIRE FESTIVAL
STREET FAIR & SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY
Presented by Vista 360°
5:30PM-midnight, FREE (Jackson Town Square)
A Japanese-style street fair and fire ceremony, perfect for all ages. Taiko drumming, Japanese food and drink, tea house, children’s games and activities, all lit by the blaze of torches under the summer stars. Explore a variety of booths featuring Japanese crafts as well as local artists.
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Vista 360°Event Cost FREE unless otherwise noted |
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