Step Into Culture is a curriculum-driven community outreach event. This project is a collaboration of Rowan-Cabarrus’ Departments of Fine Arts and English. Classes will be relocated to the Clearwater Artist Studios in downtown Concord on Friday, April 4, 2014. The event will begin with lunch and introductions at 12 p.m. Cultural programming will start at 1 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. During this time, College produced events will include:

The reception for the Impulse Art Exhibition will begin at 6 p.m. as part of the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Art Walk (6-8 p.m.) All events will be free and open to the public. The College is working closely with the Cabarrus Arts Council, the City of Concord and the Clearwater Artists to ensure the event is well publicized. Rowan-Cabarrus’ graphics designer will assist in developing marketing materials to be distributed online and in print. Funds will be used for gallery rental, sound system rental, marketing, public reception, exhibition judge and awards.

Agenda

12:00 p.m. — 12:15 p.m. Formal Welcome

12:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Chorus (student participants)

1:00 p.m. — 1:45 p.m. Spoken Word, Part I

2:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Drama (student participants)

2:45 p.m. — 3:10 p.m. Spoken Word, Part II

3:10 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Presentation of RCCC Writing Awards

3:35 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spoken Word, Part II Continued

4:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Spoken Word and Poetry Slam, Part III

6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Student Impulse Show, Live Music, Class Scavenger Hunts

What to Expect

A diverse, cultural experience with: shuttle service, music, food trucks and vendor tables, live demonstrations, poetry, spoken word, a student art gallery, a sense of community, and fun!

What to Bring

To embrace the outdoor festival atmosphere, pack blankets and folding chairs for seating.  Please bring cash for any food items from our food truck vendors. Weather depending, pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a jacket for cooler temperatures in the evening.

Parking

There will be free parking in two lots on site along with other designated areas. Look out for our Step into Culture volunteers to point you in the right direction.

StepIntoCulture_Flyer

Courses offered by the English Department:

Eng Dept Handout

Also sponsored by: