This Saturday in the Short North: Art al Fresco, Noon-10pm

Art al Fresco, September 10, 2011 Noon-10pm The Short North Arts District will host this daylong event celebrating the artistic spirit of Columbus. Visual and performing artists from all across the region will come to share talents and create art live throughout the district! Visual artists will install whimsical, thought-provoking exhibits in unexpected venues throughout the Short North. Performance artists will entertain passersby. The entire Short North will serve as their stage and their gallery for a day. The event will inspire, engage and amuse visitors while spotlighting the power of public art. Come join us for this interactive day of experiential art! A full listing of the art installations, locations and performers are: · "Field Ninjas," Adam Brouillette, (Ibiza Lot 830 N High St, Hubbard Ave & N High St) · "Fresh Flower Mandala," Tracy Elzy, Lisa Mclymont, Cat Sheridan, (Bolinger Tower 750 N High St) · "Alleys Can Be Scary," Stephanie Oliver, (Near 17 Brickel Alley) · Birds of Prey, Linda Diec (Corner of Poplar and N High St, near 601 N High St) · "The Life Cycle Tree,"Jennifer Deafenbaugh, (Poplar Park 604 N High St) · Recycled container mixed media, Joan Zeller, (790 N High St) · "You Take Yourself Too Seriously," Joe David Mitchell, (UDF Lot 900 N High St) · Mural, Urban Scrawl, (Ibiza Lot 830 N High St, Hubbard Ave & N High St) · Paper Pulp Installation, Daniel Colvin (944 N High St) · "Noise II," Lexie Stoia Pierce (641 N High St) · Paintings and Drawings, Malcolm J (958 N High St) · Sweeping on High Street, (video projection) Chanika Svetvilas (Late Night Slice,1030 N High St) · Bus Stop Modification, Kimberly Webb, (Buttles Ave & N High St) · Performance Art, Heroic Urges Moving Arts (1160 N High St) · The Liddlers, children's fiddle group, 12p-5p (Victorian Gate 663 N High St) · The Idiot Boys, 12p-5p (Millay Park, 617 N High St) · Madlab, sketch comedy (1:00p, Poplar Park 604 N High, 5:00p Greystone Apartments 815 N High St, 8:00p Fireproof Records 1024 N High St) · One World Entertainment, 5p-10p (Victorian Gate 663 N High St) · Aaron Quinn, Jazz Band, 6p-9p (Millay Park, 617 N High St) · KaTanya Ingram, 5p-10p (Bolinger Tower 750 N High St) SPECIAL ADDITION! There will be a QR Code Exhibit sponsored by Wonderland Columbus: Scan QR codes via smart phone to discover works of art that will later be sold at the 4th Annual Independents' Day being held on Saturday, September 17th. Full details of art installations and performances are posted on www.ShortNorth.org and the facebook event page. Adm: Free for all Come join us for this day long celebration of art!