2017 0128 Bizarre Bazaar Artisan Pop-Up Market

This was an all-day event advertised as the Bizarre Bazaar & Frascadas presenting"Vintage Days" at the Half Moon Saloon (see previous post) where a fashion show with women wearing vintage clothing took place late in the afternoon.  Here's a quick look at artisans where coffee & tea, live music, original art, karaoke/open mic, handmade jewelry, massage therapy and all natural products were some of the products being offered to downtown shoppers.  Part of the San Fernando building complex is being used by local artists to promote local arts and culture.  E Adams was closed between 12th and 11th but the chilly weather probably kept most locals and winter Texans away.  

 There was a bouncer (not pictured at left) for the kiddoes courtesy of Kraken Lounge 1123 E Adams across the street where artists were hanging out playing pool and playing music with pizza ready to order.

 The great Tortilla Maker t-shirt and artist Gabriel Trevino were in the San Fernando complex on E Adams St this past Saturday open for visitors.   The t-shirts were selling for $20 

 Trevino had this and other art on display in the San Fernando building.

The artisan fair and pop-up market is usually across the plaza near the fountain but the Half Moon Saloon building was opened for art and business.  

 Comic book aficionados Miguel Mendo and JoAnna Uresti had their table set up in the back where everyone was at.

 Henna hand painting is an organic dye painted on skin which makes for a fashionable temporary tattoo which looks pretty and fun.

 Some serious cooking will be coming out of that back kitchen at the Half Moon Saloon.  This looks like the latest addition to the area.  Maybe we can get a closer look at this later and post some photos.

 Bettina Gomez and her sign say it all

 Artist Toni Antinori  looking sharp and ready for the vintage fashion show later.

Here's some Toni Antinori art I noticed when I ducked out to look in on the Kraken Lounge 

Artists from Carlotta Petrina Museum were there to meet with artists and visitors and share their talent with everyone.

If you stopped by the Carlotta Petrina Museum in the early afternoon you could have picked up a brisket sandwich lunch meal for $6 to help them support the activities they have there.  Kids were getting music and art lessons when I dropped in for a plate then it was back to the Bizarre Bazaar.

 Sorry I didn't get everyone's names but this is a small town and only a few people see this anyway so if you see anyone you know just copy link for this post and share with your friends.  I think this group are the Artisan Syndicate and are UT-RGV students.

 Play some Hendrix

Belly dancing entertainment livened the audience and they gathered in to see the fashion show (see previous post).