Open Wide-A CommUNITY Arts Festival
51 Old Candler Town Rd
Candler
North Carolina 28715
Open Wide is a CommUNITY Arts Festival. This gathering is being co-created by Community Ambassadors and Artists to bring a showcase of our many many gifts that we want to share with YOU! This event is a FUNdraiser and supports the Foundation of Open Wide, A Community Fund for Preferred Health and Dental Care and all the people who put energy into making it happen! This event is held at Living Arts Foundation, a community art center in Candler, NC. Come check it out!
Suggested Donation $10-$30 and Children are Free! Rain or Shine!
We will be offering a Daytime line-up featuring a Children’s Costume Dance Party, Sunset Unity Drum Circle, healing arts, workshops, Yoga, vendors, artists, food, beverages, music, and more!
*Yoga 1:30p Bring your Mats!
A collaboration of yin & yang, Audra Aditi Ra leads a gentle hatha yoga practice for healing and harmony, while Noah Proudfoot provides a musical backdrop of looped guitar, electronic beats, synthesizer, and Native American flute. This sensory immersion creates a powerful container for deep peace and connection. Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic yoga and sound meditation integrated into one class that will leave you feeling both energized and restored.
*Children’s Costume Dance Party 3p
*Drum Class with 5:30p
Theodis Jenkins – You will not want to miss the joyful presence of this very dedicated rhythm maker . Theodis is a co-creator of Rhythm & Flow Blue Ridge and performer in Asheville , and has a unique and joyfilled style, while teaching beginner technique, african, middle eastern and creative rhythms on hand drum.
Sunset Unity Drum Circle Workshop 6:30p Learn how to participate with your heart and your abilities, as beginner or expert drummer , ALL PEOPLE and levels are welcome. Each will feel a greater sense of understanding the collective potentials of circling together and how we may bring the magic of community into being … with each of you a vital part! Peace Thru Unity – Duende
9pm Dance Party-
Dj Smokifantstic
Is an eclectic sound stylist who has been djing for almost 10 years. Her love for music has taken her all over the world. Her favorite spots include The Midem Music Festival in Cannes France and The Owl Tribe tour with Kelley Maize and Mayan Elder Ach Tah. Three Days of Light Festival. She currently resides in Asheville and plays in many local venues there.
You can listen to her mixes on her facebook page Smokifantastic
We will continue the gathering into the night with music and dancing!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the schedule of events!
Want to share your gifts?
Looking for more Music and Art!
Volunteers work 3 hour shifts and receive entry, food, and tea!
Vendors pay 22% of sales. As a new event, we want to ensure everyone succeeds!
Please message us From this event page or at openwidewnc@gmail.com to apply!