Caroline Collective is excited to announce that it will be part of a great event by Houston Young People for the Arts, supporting and promoting the Houston art scene: Culture Collision at Discovery Green. Caroline is lucky to participate in such an important event, and we want you to attend, too.

Culture Collision is an annual event intended to build community among the professional performing and visual arts groups in Houston while also educating Houstonians of the city’s spectacular arts scene. Here’s a little bit from the Fresh Arts Newsletter

Light bites provided by Antone’s Skyline Bar & Grill and La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa, and Chez Roux, a signature restaurant from Master Chef Albert Roux opening at La Torretta in January 2009. Cash bar.

Event is free to attend.Evening will include performances by Fresh Arts Coalition members University of Houston Dance Ensemble, Dance of Asian America, a performance by a Houston Grand Opera Studio artist. For those with a crafty side, a craft table will be provided by Caroline Collective, bring your own shirt for DiverseWorks screenprinting station, for those seeking poetic verse, Inprint Houston will set up their poetry station and Spacetaker will give further insight into Houston’s art scene. Giveaways courtesy of participating organizations will conclude the evening.

Special thanks to KUHF 88.7 FM for their sponsorship of this event.

Stop by Caroline Collective’s table to do a quick craft project taken directly from one of our Craft Nights. Originally taught to us by Sarah Gabbart of Sew Crafty, we’ll teach you how to turn those pesky plastic bags into durable, sewable material by using stuff you already own at home. This project benefits It’s Cool 2 Care, a local organization helping kids help the community.

Here’s more info about Houston Young People for the Arts:

Houston Young People for the Arts (HYPA) is a committee of the Houston Downtown Alliance that aims to promote education of the visual and performance arts; to advance awareness of current events in the Houston art scene, particularly among young people; and to collaborate with governmental and not-for-profit organizations to achieve these goals.

From HYPA-tailored events to joint promotions with other organizations around the city, we provide Houston young professionals with a unique opportunity to view and participate in the burgeoning art landscape without emptying their pockets; meet other individuals with similar goals; and be able to support the art scene in its many forms.

For more information about the event and HYPA visit their blog or go to http://downtownhouston.org.

We”l see you out at Discovery Green next Wednesday for some fun and culture!

Event details -

What: Culture Collision III

Where: Discovery Green

When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008; 5pm-8:30pm

Cost: Free to attend; cash bar

Image: Houston Young People for the Arts