This weekend the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is taking place here in Denver. My sister Susan and I visited the festival yesterday afternoon, and I must say, I was happy to see it back at it's traditional location on the streets of Cherry Creek North, and on the 4th of July weekend. Last year, due to Covid, it was delayed until September, and took place in the parking lot of the old Cherry Creek Shopping Center, which definitely took something away from the ambiance. Artists come from all over the country to exhibit at this festival, and the artwork is very impressive, although a bit on the pricey side. Susan saw a statue she liked of - I think - Alice in Wonderland, perched on a large base with a pithy saying, but balked at the $10,000 price tag. I myself saw several photographers exhibiting work that I liked very much, mostly of people and street scenes from Cuba, Europe, and other parts of the world. They were a bit pricey, too. One photographer was exhibiting a series of photos titled "Still Life With Chicken," which seemed to be priced a bit more reasonably, but I decided to take a pass. Go figure.
There were also musical acts taking place at the festival, including one at the main stage, as seen in the photograph on the right, although Susan was not crazy about the group as we passed by. In fact, she insisted on getting as far away as possible from them. They were indeed loud, which seems to be the fashion with music these days, whether it is live or recorded music played at such places as restaurants and sporting events. I am not sure why it has to have such high volume, except, of course, that people don't have to talk with each other, since they can't be heard. After all, that is what texting is for. In any case, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs today until 6:00. Be sure to stop by if you can. And don't miss the live music. Be sure to bring your cellphone so you can communicate with your companions via text, even if you are standing right next to them.
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