Blue Back Square to Host What’s Up WeHa!
For Immediate Release:
BLUE BACK SQUARE MEDIA CONTACT:
Elizabeth Zigmont
860.748.9151
ez@imagemarketingconsultants.com
Blue Back Square to Host What’s Up WeHa!
A Free Showcase for Local Artists on May 25th
May 1, 2023 West Hartford, CT – Blue Back Square, in conjunction with the West Hartford Arts Commission, will host What’s Up WeHa! – a free concert and showcase of local artists – on Thursday, May 25 from 6-8 PM outside at Blue Back Square.
Local visual, theater, dance, literature and musical artists may register at the What's Up WeHa Survey for an opportunity to showcase their work and connect with local organizations looking to hire artists for future events.
Performers can sign up for a 5-7 minute time slot to perform on stage between 6-7 PM. Other artists can sign up to showcase their work at one of the event’s display tables from 6-8 PM. There is no fee for local artists to register and participate. From 7-8 PM, local educator, singer/songwriter and West Hartford Arts Commissioner Latanya Farrell will perform with her band on stage.
“The West Hartford Arts Commission seeks to enrich our community by discovering places and spaces for local artists to share and showcase their work, while fostering connections among residents, businesses and the arts,” stated Farrell. “We are so grateful to Blue Back Square for their partnership and providing this valuable opportunity to local artists.”
“We are excited to partner with the West Hartford Arts Commision on this event,” stated Elizabeth Zigmont, spokesperson for Blue Back Square. “Art and community are at the heart of everything we do here at Blue Back Square and it is our hope that events like ‘What’s Up WeHa’ will help introduce local artists to the community in a fun, engaging way.”
Availability is limited and registration closes May 10. Vendors and artists are not permitted to sell their work on site. Please reach out to westhartfordarts@gmail.com with any additional questions.
About Blue Back Square
Blue Back Square is a unique shopping, living, dining, and entertainment destination. Anchored by Crate & Barrel, Cinepolis Cinemas, The Cheesecake Factory and Barnes & Noble, the property also has several upscale restaurants and retailers such as Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Rosa Mexicano, World of Beer, and The Place to Be. Centrally located in the highly sought-after town of West Hartford and regionally accessible to all of Central Connecticut, Blue Back Square is where people shop, eat, work, play and live. Visit www.bluebacksquare.com for more information.