The Little Festival That Could
Posted: 7/30/2008

The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) recently announced the return (after a one year hiatus) of Summer Smash - a popular local music festival that started in 1999.  The three day event will take place at the CAID August 21^st through 23^rd and will feature some of the most talked about local music artists in the city including The Dead Bodies, Deastro, The Four Hour Friends, and The Friendly Foes among others.  The festival profits will go directly to support creative programming at CAID. 

Since its inception almost 10 years ago, Summer Smash has doubled as a benefit for a worthy cause, and this year's event continues that tradition in a unique way. The organization will invite musicians and performers to apply for grant funds that could cover costs for things such as touring, recording, equipment and anything else that may further their creative endeavors.

The mission of CAID is to foster and promote the essential link between contemporary arts and contemporary society through its exhibitions, performances, critical and public discourse and the funding of contemporary arts and art related activities.

A complete festival schedule is available at www..thecaid.org/summersmash

Tickets are $16.00 for the entire three days or $5 for Thursday and $8 per day for Friday and Saturday.  Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.  Tax deductible contributions will be accepted online and during the festival to further support the cause.  For more information, contact CAID at info@thecaid.org. or (313) 899.CAID (2243).

 

 

 

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