LISTING: Community/Special Events

FACT SHEET & SCHEDULE

WHO: Summer Solstice Celebration 2008 theme: SOLAR FLAIR

WHAT: Solstice Community Arts Workshop

WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2008 thru Friday, June 20, 2008,

HOURS: Wednesday-Friday: 3pm-8pm;

Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Special Opening Reception:

Thursday, May 2, 2008, 5-8 pm

WHERE: 631 Garden St. enter on Ortega Street -
(Former Recycling Center), Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: 965-5535

WORKSHOP FEE:

Workshop and Parade: Adult $40, Child 4-12 years $15

Parade Only (before 6pm 6/20): Adult $15, Child 4-12 years $10 All participants must register online at www.solsticeparade.com Registration fees help to pay for the cost of materials.

Get your 34^th Annual Summer Solstice t-shirt or poster at all events for additional ways to support the parade.

SYNOPSIS:

34^th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration’s theme for 2008 is Solar Flair. Core of the Santa Barbara Solstice Celebration begins with the Community Arts Workshop. Hosting a diverse cross-section of our community working side-by-side on their magical creations, and featuring a special Children's Area designed to encourage kids and their parents to participate in artistic expression and creativity. Solstice’s paid staff of artists help people with costumes, masks and floats. For more information call the Solstice Office at 805-965-3396 or www.solsticeparade.com.

www.solsticeparade.com www.mcfaddenpr.com