3^RD ANNUAL FUNCTION JUNCTION BLOCK pARTy RETURNS!

Whistler, B.C. – This summer’s coolest party requires no ticket. The Whistler Arts Council invites everyone to a free Function Junction Block pARTy to celebrate arts on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Function Junction Block pARTy returns with tons of live entertainment and activities for everyone. Visit the businesses in the heart of the eclectic district who will be hosting art work from local artists. This years’ Block pARTy will feature the main stage with an amazing line-up that includes returning favourites: Jon Burr and Ivan the Terrible and new acts RAPIDO and Where’s Taran.

The streets will come alive with a huge amount of live and interactive art and demonstrations by Taka Sudo, Kris Kupskay, Randoid, Dave Petko and Stan Matwychuk as well as a Capoeira demonstration by the Awesome Arts Academy. Enjoy food served at Cracked Pepper, Burnt Stew and Pure Bread, artisans’ work, face painting, interactive art stations and games. There is something in store for everyone and this party will surely offer a unique insider perspective into the heart of Whistler’s creative centre.

Photo by Joern

The Block pARTy is a free event and everyone is invited. People are encouraged to bring their bikes or roller skates to get to all the venues and have some fun along the way.  A free shuttle by Canadian Wilderness Adventure will pick up Block pARTiers at the Village Taxi Loop starting at 6 p.m. with a quick stop at the Greyhound stop in Creekside. It will loop between the Village, Creekside and Function Junction until its last pick up from Function at 9:30 p.m.

WHAT: Function Junction Block pARTy

WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 2012 6:30pm – 9pm

WHERE: Function Junction – Millar Creek Rd.

COST: Free! – Donations accepted.

Artists and participating venues are as follows:

• Animal Health Clinic of Whistler – Cary Campbell Lopes
• Art Junction – Donna Jane Dan, Christina Nick, Lisa Geddes
• Bliss Events – Lisa Sumire Ankeny
• Delish Café – Bea Gonzalez
• Dow Construction – Jane Dow
• Mountain Paint & Decorating Centre – Denise Hughes
• Patina Home Interiors – Jocelyn Harris
• Daily Planet – Anette Effe
• Whistler Sport Legacies – Whistler Athletes Centre – Jeff Boyce
• White Dog Studio Gallery – Toby Jaxon, Andrea Moore, Penny Eder, Wim Tewinkle
• Awesome Arts Academy – Randoid, Dave Petko, Incredible Amoeba, Arne Guttmann, Andrea Mueller

Participating venues for one night only:

• Bounce Whistler
• Bubbles Dog and Spa
• Cracked Pepper Café
• Burnt Stew Café
• Pique Newsmagazine
• Pure Bread
• Terra Craft Patio Store
• Whistler Brewing