The Firehouse Art Center will host the 34th Annual Midsummer Nights’ Fair on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. both nights. The event will be held at Lions Park, at Flood Avenue and Symmes, just north of the Firehouse Art Center.

This arts festival will feature unique, high-quality artist booths.  Artworks of painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry, glass, woodworking and more will be on display for viewing and purchasing.

A large central tent will host demonstrations by FAC faculty members.  In addition, FAC faculty who teach children’s classes will be providing opportunities for kids to create artwork.  The Children’s Art Wall will be available for young painters to express themselves, with the assistance of local artists and instructors.  Free FAC t-shirts will be passed out to the first 75 kids that participate in the Children’s Art Wall project.

Live music will be set up on two stages.  The large stage will feature several musical acts throughout the night. The line-up is as follows:

Main Stage

Friday, July 9th

6.00 – Brittani Moon – She has been named the Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist & Female Entertainer of the Year.

7.00 – Red River Rebellion – This band’s style is influenced by blues, classic rock, Red Dirt and southern rock.

8.00 – Maggie McClure – She has been described as polished pop with Christian overtones, with a style ranging from easy listening to funk to light rock.

9.00 – Dylan Hammett – Her music ranges from pop rock to jazz and classical with rolling guitar melodies and earthy lyrics.

10.00 – Love Button – This band began playing in 1992 with a folk punk sound, which has developed and changed in style over the years.  They have a loyal following in Norman and OKC, have also played throughout Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and New Mexico, and released a CD in 1995 entitled “17 Cleverly Disguised Songs About Smack.”

Saturday, July 10th

6.00 – Thomas Anderson – Thomas Anderson is a musician, professor and private teacher in Norman. His primary instrument is the classical guitar, but he also play drums, bass, all types of symphonic percussion, steel drums, and other styles of guitar. He performs an eclectic mix of songs you don’t normally hear on classical guitar.

7.00 – Lily Guild – This band, with excellent songwriting, features a style that is a blend of original modern folk and rock.

8.00 – Bungalouski – This progressive jam band has performed all over Norman, including the Norman Music Festival.  Their style is influenced by many sounds, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, Snoop Dogg, Modest Mouse, Incubus, Frank Zappa, Sublime, Beatles, and many more.

9.00 – The Stumblers – This blues band has performed at many venues in Norman and the Norman Music Festival.

10.00 – Mama Sweet – The band has been described as “Okie Alt-Country,” and a cross between Bruce Springsteen and The Foo Fighters.

Second Stage

Friday, July 9th

6.00 – 10.00 – McMichael Music Rock Clinic Showcase – There will be different bands throughout the evening, with an age range from ten to eighteen.  They will be playing a mix of modern rock and pop music.  These bands perform frequently around the metro area, including the opening of the Rock and Roll exhibit at the OKC History Museum.

Saturday, July 10th

6.00 – 10.00 – McMichael Music Rock Clinic Showcase

The Midsummer Nights’ Fair is the Firehouse Art Center’s way of giving back to the community.  For additional information on the Midsummer Nights’ Fair, call the Firehouse Art Center at 329-4523 or visit www.normanfirehouse.com.