Saturday's Summer Solstice Festival in the Greensboro Arboretum was absolutely spectacular. For those who like to take photos, it was so perfect. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention Parade around 5:00 p.m. and the Fire Show at the end of the night were highlights. There were several stages of music. Another solstice tradition is the golden fairy. She sprinkles glitter on your head as people approach and indicate that is what they want. This year, Kathy Clark (left) who is an amazing, local, visual and performing artist, is hoping to retire her golden fairy performances. However, she was able to find someone to apprentice under her and learn the ins and out of this tradition. On the left is Nicole Villano who was co-performing this year in the hopes of her replacing Kathy in the future.
Both women are environmentally conscious, and so the glitter they sprinkled was ordered from England and is plastic-free and biodegradable. It is made from plant-derived, regenerated, eucalyptus cellulose. We hope the fairy duet earned enough on Saturday to cover the cost of that very-expensive glitter that ships from England. At any rate, we found their environmental effort commendable. It speaks to the kind of people they are. Kathy has found a very special person to inherit her wings and bowl of glitter. Perhaps they can work some together. With the intense head and sun in Greensboro on Saturday, it must have been nice to be able to take water breaks and work in shifts.
If you have never been to Greensboro's Summer Solstice Event, try to find time next year. Start planning your outfit! Seeing Kathy and Nicole's clothing should give you an idea of the elaborate costuming you will see on both performers and attendees.
Happy Monday and stay cool. It will be in the 90's!
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