NEWS RELEASE
Fire art, fireworks, and great costume prizes
(Tuesday, October 20, 2009) - On Saturday, October 24, the Fall Festival of Fire will take place at Alderney Landing where the first fire sculpture ever in HRM will light up the night sky.
Charles A. Gadeken, a San Francisco fire artist who has shared his work all over the United States, Europe and Australia, will light up a 12-foot sculpture shaped like a wildflower.
“I’m beyond excited to bring fire art to Canada. This is a truly original piece that will be remembered for years to come,” says Gadeken.
It’s but one of many exciting events and activities that will make for an unforgettable night on the Dartmouth waterfront. A projection art piece will be visible from across the harbour as one side of Alderney Landing is transformed into a digital canvas with multi-hued digital flames taking on a variety of forms.
The evening, which gets underway at 6 p.m. will also include fireworks, a world-record-holding juggler, music, dance, food and beverages as well as a Halloween costume contest with $2,000 in prizes. The Blue Nose Ghost Haunted House and cemetery tours will be available for added spooky fun.
For photos and more information about fire art visit www.firecandle.com. An information sheet about the festival is attached.
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Contact:
Billy Comer
HRM Civic Events
490-6394
comerbi@halifax.ca
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Information on the Fall Festival of Fire – October 24, 2009
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Display:A Fireworks Finale live at Alderney Landing at 9 pm.
PNEUMA (New-mah) Fire Art Sculpture:Fire artist Charles Gadeken displays Fire Art from San Francisco that has been showcased in Las Vegas, Australia and Europe. The 12 foot sculpture shaped like a wild flower will spin fire in the form of a tornado. For more information visit www.firecandle.com
Projection Art on Alderney Gate Building: One side of Alderney Landing will become a Canvas for projection artists to display variations of flame effects and abstract art. It will be a mural over 120 feet wide and 33 feet high. A major visual effect that will shock all in attendance.
Halloween Costume Contest: Over$2000 in Cash Costume prizes. Judges will roam the event site to choose costumes they feel represent:
1.Creativity/Uniqueness (One of a kind)
2. Grasp of Character (Being able to do a proper impression or correct movements of the costume you portray will go a long way)
Judges will try and seek out a good mix of adults and youth (no specific contests for male/female).
Four Categories will be judged at four different times throughout the night.
1. Duo/Group...Bring a friend or a group along and try to win $500 2nd =$150 3rd=$100
2. Talented Costume...Display a talent appropriate with your costume and you could win $500
3. Overall Best Costume: The most unique and exciting costume of the night will win $500 2nd $150 3rd $100
4. Youth Division (14 and under) 1st $100 2nd $50 3rd $25
Once judges create the shortlist each category will be brought to the stage at different times to be judged by the crowd. The loudest cheer will take home the prize.
BBoy Battle:Canada’s Top Breakdancers from Quebec and Ontario will face off against Atlantic Canada in one on one competition. The top prize is $600 and judges will be coming from Montreal, New Brunswick and New York.
Special Performance by Coastal Dance:Coastal Dance will pop out of nowhere throughout the night with guerilla dance acts that will definitely startle and excite the crowd.
Live Art:Live Graffiti Murals, Projection Art and Blacksmiths will showcase local art in ways you’ve never seen before. They will turn their craft into a full blown performance. The Digital Projection is one HRM cannot miss. It will be visible from Halifax. You’ll have to come to Alderney Landing to see the effect!
Sponsors: C100, HRM, Holiday Inn Harbourview, Armview Restaurant & Lounge, The Coast, Concrete Roots, Haliwood Promotions, Coastal Dance and Atlantic Standard Recordings
