Attention – artistic students in grades 9 to 12 *, this one is for you.

Press release from Barrio Hollywood:

Who: Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association’s Fiesta Grande

What: HOLLYWOOD YOUTH ART CONTEST $100 prize
Students in grades 9-12 at Tucson High School or
Students grades 9-12 who live within the boundaries of Barrio Hollywood
are invited to submit an original poster for the 10th annual FIESTA GRANDE
(boundaries: St. Mary’s Road S, Speedway N, Grande E, Silverbell N)
Posters composition should reflect the spirit of Fiesta Grande and the
culture, diversity and unity of Barrio Hollywood.
Posters must have the following information written on the back:
Name, address, phone number, age, school grade, school attending and email of the student artist submitting the poster.

Why: Winning poster will be used for the official 10th Annual Fiesta Grande Street Fair on Saturday April 14 & and Sunday April 15, 2012

Where: Students can drop off their posters at Mariscos Chihuahua, 1009 N. Grande Avenue, Tucson, AZ (Phone 520-623-3563, open daily, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

When: Posters will be accepted through February 13th 2012 and will be judged at a reception on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

The Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the HOLLYWOOD YOUTH ART CONTEST, a poster contest for high school students in grades 8-12. The winning poster will be used for promotion during the 10th annual 2012 Fiesta Grande. The student with the winning poster will receive a cash prize of $100 at an art reception on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Posters composition should reflect the spirit of Fiesta Grande and the culture, diversity and unity of Barrio Hollywood. Posters will be accepted from now until February 12, 2012 at Mariscos Chihuahua, 1009 N. Grande Avenue, Tucson, AZ.

For more info contact: Margaret McKenna, President,520-331-9555,margaret_mckenna@yahoo.com or
Vivian Guevara, Vice President,520-792-9395
vguevara55@yahoo.com.

And if you don’t know much about Fiesta Grande (in its 10th year), read my blog from last year (click here). I’ve been attending this fiesta almost every year, and it’s known for its delicious food, family fun, and great music on the stage.

*1/31/12 Update: original press release stated grades 8 to 12, but has been corrected to grades 9 to 12. Apologies for the inconvenience to you 8th graders.

9TH ANNUAL FIESTA GRANDE STREET FAIR, May 7 & 8, 2011
Celebrating the Westside Culture!

Press release:

Tucson, AZ. — The celebration of Tucson’s West Side culture and
history of Barrio Hollywood will take place in this ninth annual Fiesta
Grande Street Fair on Saturday, May 7th and Sunday May 8th Saturday from
9:30 to dusk and Sunday from Noon to dusk. This city-wide event is
‘Free to the public’ and will take place on Grande Avenue (four
blocks west of I-10) between Speedway Blvd. and St. Mary’s Road.

Five minutes northwest of Tucson’s Historic Downtown, Grande Avenue
crosses through Barrio Hollywood–one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods,
(“Where Everyone’s a Star”). The multi-block festival features a
kick-off parade with floats, color guard, an exhibit of historical
murals, carnival rides and games. There are two days of live music,
ensemble groups, a car show, arts and crafts, lots of delicious food and
beer. There will be activities featuring jumping castles, rock climbing
and lots of games for young and old alike!

Featured are many restaurants showcasing regional Mexican cuisine,
including the widely popular Pat’s Chili Dog. The main stage has a
line-up of live music with groups such as: Mariachis, Los Gallegos,
Borboletta, a Santana Tribute, Grupo F.E.A.R, Hollywood Knights and many
more!

We no longer receive help from the city of Tucson, so we want to thank
all the organizations that are helping and supporting these efforts.
Funds raised will be used to support scholarships, equipment and
activities of the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association; these lend
support to the local schools and support for community programs at El
Rio Neighborhood Center, local churches, and assistance for the elderly.

We welcome you and cordially invite you to the Fiesta Grande Street
Fair and experience this great community event—it’s free!

Scott Egan, 520-620-6353
Margaret McKenna, 520-331-9555
Rose Julia Nenninger, 520-573-7138