Art & Music on the Plaza
The John Wesley Experience: Saturday, May 24th | 1PM - 3PM
13 Days: Sunday, May 25th | 1PM - 3PM
Experience the fusion of art and music as artist Alex Puryear brings the rhythm to life on canvas during Art and Music on the 1st Street Plaza. Watch as each brushstroke captures the energy and emotion of the music, creating a visual masterpiece before your eyes. Don't miss this unique sensory experience that promises to elevate your appreciation of both art and music!
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Alex Puryear
Explorers mixed media material that are subjected not only to the weight and gravity of the physical world but also escaping into the surrealist realm. My approach and evocative scenes features faces and gestures collided to creating a dream perception of another world, color choices and experimental painterly gestures/technics help with the juxtaposition of each piece. Overall, my work explores the universal experience of existing in various artistic styles.
John Wesley Experience
Saturday | 1PM - 3PM
John Wesley III was born and raised in Chicago, where his father played trumpet and his mother directed and sang in the church choir. Music has played a large part in the Wesley household. At about age 12, John heard his first live jazz saxophone solo. It was love at first note. From there, his life as a musician began. From the Gallery 37 Jazz Band internship to the Chicago All-City Jazz Ensemble. From the ensemble came the creation of the John Wesley Experience (JWE), a group of musicians that came together to make people feel good.
13 Days
Sunday | 1PM - 3PM
13 Days has been playing throughout the Fox Valley since 1998 when Jake Brens and Ben Provencher put together a list of their favorite artists and got busy learning some songs. They quickly learned that they had something special with their simple arrangements and rock solid vocal harmonies. Ben and Jake have played hundreds of shows for all types of crowds. Their shows are fun and a little laid back, but they always bring their A game. Recently, a fixture in the local music scene, bassist Doug Wielert, has joined 13 Days to bring some added energy to their sound. You will hear many of your favorite rock tunes as well as oldies, pop, and even a little country. You won't be disappointed by their blend of acoustic rock and charming personalities.
