Arts festival coming to Sangudo

This weekend event is being hosted by the Sangudo Arts For Everyone (SAFE) and is the second annual Arts Festival. The event features a broad range of arts that includes oil painting, clay sculptures, stained glass, photography, watercolors, soap stone carving, classical guitar and violin music to name a few of the art forms that will be present. Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines is helping to sponsor the event.

On September 30, 2011 a Singer/Songwriter Coffee House will be hosted at the Sangudo Golden Club from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event will feature local musical talent and songwriters. A broad spectrum of music will be represented. Refreshments are available and there will be a silver collection will be at the door.

The event on October 1st is being hosted at the Sangudo Community School (formerly Sangudo Jr. Sr. High School) and will consist of two parts. The afternoon will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is free to everyone. Artists will have their art on display for everyone to view and purchase any of the participant's art.

A classical guitarist will be playing during the afternoon. Specialty teas, coffees, lattes and pastries will be available for you to enjoy as you listen to the music and observe the various art forms. A silver collection will be at the door for the afternoon portion of the art event. These proceeds will be used to help cover costs associated with arts courses offered in the community.

The evening event consists of art, music, food and drinks and will run from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Artists will have their various art forms on display for everyone to view and purchase their art. Music will feature Brianne Bergerud, the Alberta representative at the 2011 Canadian Fiddle championships. A pianist, a guitarist, and two other violinists, one of who also plays the cello will accompany Brianne.

The evening will include liquor sales for beer and wine. Alley Kat, an Alberta microbrewery based in Edmonton will have their product featured, and there will beer tasting area. H'orderves will be served.

It promises to be a fantastic evening with the opportunity to attend a first class art event close to home.