The 17th annual Festival of the Arts will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., in downtown Phoenix. The free, family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, art demonstrations, local vendors and children’s activities.
The outdoor Pavilion Stage will feature performances by local theater and dance groups, including Desert Dance Theatre, Arizona Repertory Ballet, Kriti Dance and Phoenix World Arts Collective. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is scheduled to address the audience at 1 p.m.
The Monroe Stage will feature musical performances by Mariachi Hermanas Del Corazon, the Diann Schumate Quartet, Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus and other local artists. Live art demonstrations will feature Rhonda “Shakur” Carter, Therosia Reynolds and Ovah Hill Creations.