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COCA’s Arts Alive! Festival ’91 — An Open Door To The World Of Visual And Performing Art

September 1991

Historical September 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Circus performers, roving dancers and musicians, an array of art activities, and the unique “Cosmic Cartoon-A-Culture” will be the featured attractions at Arts Alive! Festival ’91, at the Center of Contemporary Arts (COCA). on Sunday. September 15, from 1-4 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Fun for the entire family will be the theme at COCA, located at 524 Trinity Ave.. in University City, as a variety of performance and participatory events share “center stage.” These are just some of the events: a circus skills workshop conducted by the stars of Circus Flora; movement activities for children 18 months or older; and storytelling for the entire family. Hands-on art will highlight the participatory activities. Included will be Cosmic Cartoon-A-Culture, a creation of large erasable drawing walls that bring out the wildest imagination in kids and adults alike.

A number of exciting and unique performances will grace the COCA stage, including: the Musical Moms, the COCA Jazz and Tap Kids, and selections from the COCA performing arts summer camp. “Hooray for Hollywood.” COCA is a not-for-profit organization committed to the development of new and original visual and performing art. COCA provides office, rehearsal, performing, and exhibition space to artist. performances. and educational programs for the community.

For more information. contact COCA at 725-6555.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1991.

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