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SUMMARY:Aurora and Big Ass Snake (Plant)s On a Plane Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Bask in the Glow of Illuminated Public Art After Dark!\nSaturday June 14 | 6:00–10:30 PM | 1700–1800 N. Charles Street \nKeep the energy going after the PRIDE Parade and Charles Street Promenade with an unforgettable evening of light\, music\, and celebration in the heart of the Station North Arts District! \nJoin us as Baltimore City unveils two new Inviting Light public art installations\, transforming North Charles Street into a glowing hub of creativity and community. The 1700 and 1800 blocks will be closed to traffic and open to joy\, offering a radiant backdrop for this special night. \nAs the official after-party of the Promenade\, the streets will light up with large-scale illuminated art\, evoking both jubilation and nostalgia. Expect live DJ sets\, art\, dancing\, outdoor dining\, Made in Baltimore and other vendors\, and an atmosphere buzzing with vibrant energy. \n  \nWhen night falls at 9 p.m.\, witness the debut lighting of these awe-inspiring Inviting Light public art installations: \n· “Big Ass Snake (Plant)s On a Plane” by Phaan Howng at 1714 N. Charles Street channels the energy of blockbuster action films\, transporting the Charles Street Garage to post-human world. transports the Charles Street Garage to a post-human world. Larger-than-life leaves ‘grow’ out of the garage reclaiming the space as their own. \n· “Aurora” by Tony Shore at 1815-1817 N. Charles Street transforms the façade of the former Gatsby’s nightclub into a vibrant\, light-filled 3D tableau\, where familiar neighborhood faces gather in a timeless hangout that’s always open\, always welcoming. Shore’s work is an homage to real Baltimore people found in their usual haunts. \nPLUS live DJ sets from Porkchop\, Ducky Dynamo & DJ AyyMello\, Rod Braxton\, GRL PWR\, and DJ Afr0delic and multimedia work from GRL PWR (Amy Reid + Pangelica) and Delilah Jabbour . It will be a night to remember! \n  \nHere is the complete schedule: \nCharles Street Garage\, 1714 North Charles Street \n5–9 pm Sound + Video Installation by GRL PWR (Amy Reid + Pangelica) \n5-6 pm It’s My Skate Night \n8-9 pm GRL PWR (DJ set) \n9 PM Unveiling of Phaan Howng’s Big Ass Snake (Plant)s On A Plane installation \n9:30-10:30 pm DJ Afr0delic set with video art by Delilah Jabbour \n  \nAt Gatsby’s \, 1815 North Charles Street (DJ and dance sets are weather permitting; Tony Shore unveiling is rain or shine) \n6 -7 pm Ducky Dynamo & DJ AyyMello \n7-8 pm Porkchop \n8-9 pm Rod Braxton \n+6-8 pm BmoreThanDance \n9:15 PM Unveiling of Tony Shore’s Aurora installation \n  \n+Made in Baltimore Night Market\, GoGo’s Vintage Bus\, and the Sogh Art Truck \n++Outdoor dining with Alma’s\, Foraged\, Tapas Teatro\, and drinks at Laverne’s (Trip’s) \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public and ALL are welcome. \nFor more information\, please visit www.invitinglight.org or follow Inviting Light on Instagram @invitinglightbaltimore. \nInviting Light is Baltimore City’s winning Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge project. The project aims to advance community revitalization efforts in the Station North Arts District by enhancing lighting\, livability\, and artistic character – sponsored by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge and facilitated by Central Baltimore Partnership in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Senior Advisor for Arts & Culture\, and the Neighborhood Design Center.
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