October 4-6, 2019
5th Annual St. Francis Arts Festival - Appassionato: Celebrating Life through the Arts
From beautiful music with pianist Dr. Anthony Pattin to amazing storytelling with Dolores Hydock to delicious cooking with Alfredo Valencia to fun and engaging children’s activities, the 3-day festival is open to the larger community and it aims to celebrate life through the arts. Individual passes (covering all events) are $30; family passes (for parents with children under the age of 18) are $50.
Festival Schedule
Friday, October 4, 7:00 PM – The Voice of the Piano
An inspiring evening presenting the Oscar-winning documentary The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved my Life (2013), immediately followed by a piano recital featuring renowned pianist Dr. Anthony Pattin.
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Children’s Corner
A fun interactive family concert with Catmosphere’s Alyssa Jewell, followed by craft time for children of all ages with 10-year old guest artist Maggie Rodgers.
Saturday, October 5, 7:00 PM – Silence: The Adventure of a Medieval Warrior Woman
An evening of stunning storytelling with the amazing Dolores Hydock. Followed by a reception.
Sunday, October 6, 9:30 AM – Laudes Creaturarum: Blessing of the Animals Service
A service for beloved pets and their human companions with music provided by No Longer Strangers.
Sunday, October 6, 3:00 PM – Delicious and Beyond
An uplifting afternoon presenting the captivating documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012), immediately followed by a cooking presentation of a traditional Mexican dish by chef extraordinaire Alfredo Valencia.