ColorPalooza: A Celebration of Spring in Old Town Lewisville
The annual ColorPalooza event is back for 2022 and is designed to showcase the rich cultural, artistic, and eco-friendly spirit of Lewisville! Attendees are invited to experience a day of creativity, education, art activities, and displays in Old Town Lewisville.
For more details, visit LewisvilleColorPalooza.com.
Planned Activities
- Chalk This Way Festival – It will include amateur and professional chalk art, a kids’ chalk area, and a chalk art scholarship contest. For more information on the scholarship contest and amateur chalk art, visit chalkthisway.org.
- DIY Tie-Dye Station – Visitors can buy a plain white t-shirt ($5), pick out what colors they want, and create their own design.
- Art Demos– See artists create new works of art throughout the day – painting, clay making, etc.
- Interactive Art – Hands-on art activities including sand art, cookie decorating, DJ school, steamer sticks, and more.
- Eco-Alley – Earth-friendly and sustainable displays and activities including Recycle Rainbow murals and reCOLORcycle.
- Live Music showcasing a variety of genres.
- Cultural Dance Performances highlighting different cultures.
- Food trucks showcasing food from different countries and cultures.
2022 Entertainment Schedule
- 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Chin Youth Organization – City Hall
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Tu Van Lion Dance – City Hall
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.: Jade Flores – Wayne Ferguson Plaza
- 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.: Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance – City Hall
- 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.: Shay on Sax – Wayne Ferguson Plaza
- 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.: Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico – City Hall
- 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Mariachi Rosas Divinas – Wayne Ferguson Plaza
- 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.: Eyakkam Dance Company – City Hall
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.: The Grays Disney Covers Concert – Wayne Ferguson Plaza
About the Artists:
about Jade Flores was born and raised in Red Oak, Texas. As soon as she strums her first chord on the guitar or sings her first note, the atmosphere is completely transformed. With roots in classic country, and a fusion of Americana, blues, and vintage rock & roll – Jade is the perfect hybrid of what everyone loves and brings a soulful sound to every set.
You may recognize her from her American Idol days or from other local music scenes. Jade is definitely an artist you don’t want to miss!
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about As a trained saxophonist and vocalist Shayla Logan’s career in music navigates through an array of experiences. Shayla is also known as “Shay on Sax”.
Shayla was born under a lineage of musicians as she recalls, stories of her grandfather playing alongside the great moguls of jazz such as Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Nat King Cole. Shayla’s largest influence growing up was her mother and father both vocalists and musicians.
While in her early saxophone studies Shayla placed honors in All-State music competitions. Shayla also sang in church and school choirs while participating in musicals and theater shows. She was later awarded performance scholarships to attend her local Community College and Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Shayla’s college studies include music history, theory, composition, orchestration, and performance. With minor studies in education, Shayla has been mentoring/teaching young and upcoming musicians throughout her career.
As a professional performing artist Shayla has performed throughout the United States with and for a number of noteworthy artists/friends. Shayla not only manages her own bands but also has worked as a freelance saxophonist/vocalist, held musicians residency on Bourbon Street of New Orleans, and been a featured soloist in community symphonic orchestras.
Shayla’s captivating stage presence pierces through the souls of her audiences with every passionate performance. Shayla has a rich and sonorous tone that resonates through her melodic phrasing style. Shayla continues her career in pursuit of sharing her triumphant journey through this space and time while documenting her truth through music.
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about Desiring to perform the mariachi music she played in her hometown of Taos, New Mexico, Director Tabitha Sanchez Barrientos, sought out to find a team of like-minded musicians. “Playing with passion is the most important element when playing mariachi music,” she says ”But a commitment to musical precision is what we strive to be known and respected for.”
Bringing the heart-felt style of mariachi music with their precise musical execution is what sets these young women apart in a male dominated genre. “It’s musical integrity along with their rich, beautiful sound that makes them like no other mariachi group you’ve heard before,” says Grammy winner and Producer, Pete Orta. “These girls take the time to make everything they do special.” All who see them perform agree that their enthusiasm and musical creativity breaths life into familiar trios, rancheras and traditional boleros.
“Nothing about this group is typical,” says Louis Constancio, founder of Find A Mariachi. “They are different from anything mainstream but they are also different in the world of mariachi and it’s because each member brings a special element to the group.”
Lead violinist, Karen Gerardo, graduate of Booker T Washington, former member of the Dallas Young Strings and current Principal Violinist with Irving Symphony Orchestra says, “I heard the group and immediately saw the potential for greatness. Here I am 11 years later with a resume I could have only dreamed of at this stage in my career. The opportunities have been absolutely priceless.” From being the first mariachi to ever play in the Gran Caymen Islands to sharing the stage with legends such as Fito Olivares, Graciela Beltran and Ozomatli, Rosas Divinas have been captivating audiences since their very first performance in 2005.
Opportunities such as these and many others have opened doors they never expected. Month long performances at the State Fair of Texas, a recent week long performances at the WinStar Casino Resort in Oklahoma Texas followed by another week long Mariachi Tour in Chicago Illinois, and still, no one seems to resent the long hours rehearsing and performing. “You work hard to be the group you want to be and when the opportunities come you’ll be ready.” Says Director, Tabitha. Making sacrifices for the music they love is nothing new for these Divine Roses.
Lead Guitar Alexia Quintero played her first gig with the group in 2011 at The House of Blues in Dallas, “I was only supposed to help with a few gigs but here I am 6 years later!” She says. “I continued to perform even while going to Law School and people would worry saying I needed a break. I would explain that performing and making music was part of my break! Yes, it is a lot of work but we always have so much fun together and that’s rejuvenating.”
“That’s the thing about this group,” says Tabitha, “We work hard but we also care deeply for one another, we hang out and talk for hours, sometimes all you hear is laughing. We are like family and you can feel it in our music.” They are proud to be DFW’s first and only all female Mariachi.
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about The Grays is a soul-jazz-funk-fusion band created by three sibling-musicians who taught themselves the art of music by studying their favorite nostalgic tunes from childhood. The dazzles crowds of all ages with their outlandish talent and effortless chemistry. These three siblings will make all your favorite Disney songs come to life on stage at a venue near you!
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