It's Arts Festival weekend, let the madness begin

The flying elephant has arrived. Let the Coconut Grove Arts Festival begin! The tents are going up, the art and food is moving in and tomorrow is the start of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, along with the St. Stephen's Art Show. Today the artists will arrive and prepare their booths for the big weekend. The large entrance gate sign will go up and all will be ready for tomorrow's 10 am opening.

The cost is $10 per person per day. Children 12 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passport holders are free. Discount tickets are available for residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code who can enjoy the Festival for $5.00 per day (proof of residency required).

The main music stage is in Peacock Park. Here's what playing:

Saturday, February 19
11:30 am - Ryan Stone (shown at right)
12:30 pm - Patricio Luckyou
2:30 pm - Suenalo
4:30 pm - Pocket Change

Sunday, February 20
11:30 am - Joe Donato
1:00 pm - Elastic Bond
2:30 pm - Stokeswood
3:30 pm - Ramiro Aguirre / "Conexion Latina"
4:30 pm - Spam Allstars

Monday, February 21
11:30 am - Nikki Lorenzo
12:30 pm - Nicolle Chirino
1:30 pm - Campo Deluxe Band
2:30 pm - Lao Tizer
4:00 pm - Orange Sunshine