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News -> Community -> Festival Schedule: Friday July 31st
The state has long been known for its deep well of artistic talent, and now, more than ever, creativity is having a definitive economic impact. Friday’s events put a spotlight on the arts and kick off a weekend full of food, shopping, and fun.
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Downtown Northville Sidewalk Sale
Do you love a good sale? If so, Downtown Northville is the place to be! Shoppers attending the two-day Sidewalk Sale will enjoy purchasing great finds at the many unique businesses located in Downtown Northville. (Throughout downtown Northville)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Raku Workshop offered by Broughton Music & Art Center.
Bisque fired pieces will be available between 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM for glazing, for this evening's Raku firing event. (Broughton Music & Art Center-141 N. Center St)
10:00AM – 5:00 PM Mirror Dog Productions Open Cast & Crew Call
Calling all actors, gaffers, lighting technicians, camera operators…Mirror Dog Productions will be hosting an open cast and crew call for upcoming feature film projects. Members of the Clarkston-based production company will be on site to collect resumes and headshots. You may even be asked to share your thoughts about the Michigan film industry in an on camera interview! (Northville Square-133 W. Main)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Michigan Businesses Expo Open
Vendors and exhibitors will be on hand to promote Michigan products and services that are geared toward consumers as well as organizations. All businesses included are Michigan-based companies. (Throughout downtown Northville)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Billy Bones BBQ
Legendary BBQer Billy Bones has been smokin’ for over 30 years and he’s bringin’ the BBQ to Northville during the festival. (Gardenviews-202 W. Main)
10:00AM – 5:00 PM Mirror Dog Productions Open Cast & Crew Call
Calling all actors, gaffers, lighting technicians, camera operators…Mirror Dog Productions will be hosting an open cast and crew call for upcoming feature film projects. Members of the Clarkston-based production company will be on site to collect resumes and headshots. You may even be asked to share your thoughts about the Michigan film industry in an on camera interview! (Northville Square-133 W. Main)
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Extra! Extra! Learn All About It
Ever wonder where they get all those background people in movies? Rose Gilpin and Kathy Remski of Real Style have the scoop. Rose and Kathy will share some of their personal experiences casting extras in Michigan projects like HBO’s Hung, Prayers for Bobbie, Gifted Hands, The Irishman, and many more. Learn about the roles and expectations of extras, stand-ins, and doubles. Plus…how to get involved, accepting a booking, and do’s and don’ts on the set. Northville Square-133 W. Main)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Everyone Loves Clifford! Come meet your favorite character, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and his friends live in person. (Gardenviews 202 W. Main)
Noon – 1:00 PM Launching a Career in Theater
Actor and director Marc Warzecha describes his entrée into the theatrical world and discusses opportunities for local aspiring performers. Marc has worked with The Second City in Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles as an actor, director and instructor, and has received many honors, including a Joseph Jefferson nomination for "Best Director". His work as a member of the satiric ensemble The Public Service Administration can be seen on YouTube and has been featured on CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, ABC's Nightline and Newsweek magazine. He is currently directing Kwame A River 2: The Wrath of Conyers (which he also created) at the Andiamo Novi Theatre. (Northville Square-133 W. Main)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Building a Sustainable Film Industry
Michigan is quickly becoming known as the Hollywood of the Midwest with all of the films being shot here, based on the recent tax incentives. This panel discussion will tackle what needs to be done to maintain and build on this momentum. Panelists include: Linden D. Nelson, Raleigh Michigan Studios; Eric Cedo, Unity Studios; Chris Baum, Film Detroit; Keith Simon, Green Light Film Funding; Mike Mosallam, Wayne County Film Initiatives; and Cynthia Grubbs, Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Genitti's-108 E. Main)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Retraining to Crew for Films
The booming film industry presents a great opportunity for Michigan’s workforce to find new jobs outside of traditional industries. Jonathan Rayos, CEO of FilmEmerge leads this discussion on possibilities available for workers to obtain new skills or retool their existing skills to become part of a film crew and truly make Michigan the next Hollywood. (Northville Square-133 W. Main)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Raku Fire Event offered by Broughton Music & Art Center.
Pieces glazed earlier in the day will be 'Raku fired' in the evening. This is an interactive event and a unique experience to witness as pieces are removed from the Raku kiln in a glowing red state. These pieces are then moved to a reduction chamber of various dried leaves, coffee grounds and other materials to create textures and oxidations to the pieces, thus rendering 'one of a kind' works of art! (Broughton Music & Art Center-141 N. Center St)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Summer Friday Night Concerts: Fifty Amp Fuse
Detroit's premiere party band, Fifty Amp Fuse takes the stage as part of Downtown Northville's Frinday Night Summer Concert Series. Sponsored by the Northville Downtown Development Authority and Wine Sync, the series runs every Friday night through August 28th (Town Square)
7:30 PM –10:00 PM Free & Fabulous Girl’s Night Out
This popular monthly event comes to Northville this time, and with a Michigan twist. Women 21 and up come join us for food, fun, shopping and more! The starting point for the evening will be Starring the Gallery on Main Street. Sponsored by Ta-Dah! Productions and Free and Fabulous Girls Night Out Events. (Throughout Downtown Northville-Starts at Starring the Gallery, 118 W. Main)
School supply donations will be excepted at various locations throughout town all week to benefit Operation Kid Equip.
Please Note: Times, specific locations, and speakers/performers are subject to change prior to the event. Check back for latest information.
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