Night Of Aerial Artists To Perform At The Branch

RACINE, WI -- Aerial artists performing dance suspended from silk hammocks in a 16-foot-high rig will be the highlight of Spiral Space Gallery's "Over the Rainbow," evening of live aerial dance and music. The special night will be held Friday, May 17 at Uptown Racine's The Branch, 1501 Washington Ave.

Organizers say Over the Rainbow will be an exciting presentation of aerial student performances as well as a fundraiser for Living Light Christian Church's Hope House.

The inaugural event includes contributions from local collaborators: Anytime Arepa, Belle City Arts, Dee Hutch of Root City, Miss Kenosha, Dustan Balkcom, Rene Amado Photography, Rosalie Marvin’s Tinkergarten, and many local businesses.

The evening will an open-house event. Doors open at 5 p.m., including a craft station for a coloring contest, kids' rainbow-themed drinks. Kids will also be part of the live performance. A live DJ set starts at 7 p.m., and the bar will be open throughout the night. All proceeds benefit the Living Light Christian Church Hope House Project.

"Aerial dance and music has a very special magic and this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the performing art form for a new audience in a new and different setting," Amy Querin, Director Belle City Arts, said.

Tickets:
$10 general/ $5 undeniably dressed in theme
5:00 Rainbow Cocktails, Anytime Arepa, Photobooth, and Coloring Contest
5:30 Aerial Student Performances- kids
6:30 Miss Kenosha guest performance
7:00 Live Set by DJ Soundbite | Aerial Performances- adult