Art Chowder September | October, Issue 17 | Page 42

Contemporary Chinese Artist From Hong Kong Spokane, WA CHAN ART ALICE @alicechanart Art for Healing + Empowerment @Avenue West Gallery 10% OFF $100 PROMO CODE: “ARTSALE2018” Original Work + Art Prints Tote Bags + Iphone Cases www.alicechanartist.com [email protected] F or the past few years, PorchFest has transformed the West Central neighborhood into a homegrown, daylong acoustic music festival. On Saturday afternoon, 20 homeowners will turn their front porches into makeshift stages. The music starts at 3 p.m. and runs through 7 p.m. Here are a few things you should know about PorchFest. The concept of PorchFest originated in Ithaca, New York. The first PorchFest was held in 2007 as a means of uniting the music and arts scenes in Ithaca. There are more than 30 musical artists participating in Spokane’s PorchFest. Featured art- ists have included Angela Marie, Ron Criscione and Nic Vigil of the salsa band Milonga. 42 There’s more than just music. Showcases for local poets will also be featured alongside the music. The names on this year’s roster including former Poet Laureate Thom Caraway. ART CHOWDER MAGAZINE