BHAA Arts in the Park with Cruz Contreras

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Join the Benton Harbor Arts Association as we celebrate our community by featuring local artist’s booths, music, food trucks, and more every other Friday from 6-9pm, June 4 - September 10, in the heart of The Benton Harbor Arts District. Friday, July 30th features: Music by: Cruz Contreras (from The Black Lillies)! Cruz Contreras, originally from SWMI, is a mutli-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and the founder of national touring band The Black Lillies. Join him for old favorites and to hear brand new music as he prepares to release his debut solo album in 2021! Lawn seating is first come, first served for all Arts in the Park shows. BYO chairs or blankets and please be respectful of your neighbors while setting up to enjoy the show! Food by: Nola Roux Art by: Sydney Taylor Ceramics- unique handmade ceramic vases, cups, household items, & more Dorothy Jean Carter/Junk to Jazz wearable art and home decor CC Chainmaille - chainmaille jewelry, ornaments, decorations, scale dice bags, chainmaille dice bags, custom orders Timisha Napier/Savvy Essentials - natural handmade soap and other products Courtney Dwyer /Eclectic Creations -functional pottery, ceramics, painting, fiber art, & more Amy Story/Plants & Things - cards, prints, original illustration Claire Colclough/Daisy Made Co - upcycled art Bailey Gruss/Unsalted Studios- beach glass art Andre LeMoine - painter and sculptor And more TBA! Local Arts District businesses will be open for food, beverages, and retail! Please BYO chairs or blankets to set up while enjoying the park! The BHAA will provide a staffed check-point station with information, hand sanitizer, and BHAA logo merchandise for sale! Please respect your neighbors when setting up your chairs or blankets to enjoy the musical acts. Please be prepared to follow the latest Health Department and CDC recommendations as well as individual organization's posted policies when it comes to utilizing face masks if planning to enter an indoor area. Thank you for supporting the Benton Harbor Arts District and our local artists!