Event

The Crucible's 9th Annual Fire Arts Festival

A spectacular open-air exhibition of astounding performances, fire sculpture and interactive art, that will light up the sky each evening at The Crucible's NEW Fire Arts Arena in the freeway canyon lands of West Oakland.

Featuring amazing installations and gigantic sculptures by prominent artists like Dan Das Mann and Karen Cusolito, Nate Smith Fire Vortex, Omega Recoil, Kinetic Steam Works and many more, the Fire Arts Festival is a blazing nexus of science, engineering and art.
This year’s featured musical performance will be the world premiere of Dan Cantrell’s The Rootabaga Opera, based on Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories. In addition, on the main stage each evening will be a variety of performances to awe and amaze; from circus arts and fire performers to aerial artistry. Visitors can stroll through ten acres of art; enjoy tasty food and beverages, shopping at unique vendor booths, and listen to some great music, all while exploring the world of fire and light.

Advance tickets range from $35 to $50 and Crucible members receive a $5 discount any night. Tickets may be purchased at the door (if available) and range from $40 to $55. To buy tickets in advance and for more information: Visit www.thecrucible.org. We recommend advance purchase of tickets; events at The Crucible often sell out. Fire Arts Festival is The Crucible’s major fundraising event, and proceeds benefit arts education programs for youth and adults.

Company/Organization: The Crucible
The NEW Fire Arts Festival Arena, The 10-acre new Fire Arts Arena is located in Oakland at the foot of the Bay Bridge, off West Grand Avenue at Wake Avenue, near the Oakland Army Base. Easily accessed and visible from all major freeways, the new location offers large free parking areas for those who drive, and free shuttles will run from West Oakland BART. , Oakland, CA
United States

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 thru Saturday, July 18, 2009
8:00pm - 12:00pm
http://www.thecrucible.org