2nd Annual Aerial Arts Youth Showcase
& Community Market
Featuring Aerial Sling& Lyra Performances,Creative Vendors, Face Painting & Balloon Art, Coffee & Treats & More!
May 4th, 2024
1:00-6:00PM
Location:
The Complete Experience
3801 Blue River Avenue
Racine, WI
A unique and interactive community market! Aerial arts youth students will perform impressive recitals in the main space of the facility while their parents/families and community members visit market-style stations surrounding the performance area!
Come support our youth aerial artists and small businesses for our 2nd Annual Aerial Arts Youth Showcase & Community Market on May 4th, 2024 at The Complete Experience! (3801 Blue River Avenue, Racine WI)
Aerial arts youth students will perform short performances in the facility's main hall while their parents/families and community members visit market-style stations around them! Family-centered and creative classes will be offered during intermission (2-3pm) and at the conclusion of the event (5-6pm). The aerialists will be performing throughout the showcase, including double hammock and special lyra routines.
Come ANYTIME between 1-6:00PM or stay for the entire show to witness all of the unique performances, shop, eat and enjoy your time!
Check out the featured vendors and classes below!
Event Details
Vendors Featured
artists, bakers, coffee, face painting, health & wellness & more!
Healing With Holly
Featuring Holly Wargo
Get all of your skin care and self-care needs addressed here with Holly, featuring handmade essential oil bath bombs, CBD products, chakra essential oil blends and more!
Handcrafted Jewelry by Cole Stout
Featuring Cole Stout
Be prepared to be dazzled by Cole’s copper wired jewelry featuring stunning crystals and gems!
Something Cute By Susan LLC
Featuring Susan Elizabeth Gasal
You will be sure to find “something cute” here with Susan! Susan specializes in embroidered and sewn items.
Tranont
Featuring Stephanie Larson
Looking to start living a holistic healthy living lifestyle? Stephanie will be presenting natural, plant based supplements and more through the company Tranont! Photo from https://www.tranont.com/tslarson
Mana's Cannery and Gourmet Chocolates
Featuring Lisa Lampshire
Ready to indulge in homemade goodies? Check out this vendor for canned goods such as pickles, jams, salsas and more along with homemade yummy chocolates!
Little Love Creations
Featuring Courtney Wolf
Need a style upgrade? Check out Courtney’s handmade earrings and studs featuring wooden and acrylic designs!
Lifeholistically
Featuring Leslie Moldenauer
Shop expertly crafted herbal essentials for your health and wellness such as magnesium oil, castor oil, herbal detoxes and more!
Laughing Llama LLC
Featuring Melanie & Mike Argol
Let Laughing Llama LLC brighten your day with face painting and balloon art! Their mission is to “ignite joy and create unforgettable memories through personalized entertainment.”
Just Brew It Coffee House (& Boba)
Featuring Rebecca Forseth
Who says we won’t need a midday pick me up during this showcase!? Just Brew It is a family owned and run coffee shop based out of Union Grove that will be bringing you a nice beverage to go with all of your sweets while watching performances!
Skhcrochet Creations
Featuring Susan Hotvedt
A talented small business run out of Racine, Skhcrochet creates custom crochet creations such as hats, bags and more!
Mama Nona's Sweet Creations
Featuring Nadia Trottier
Life is sweet with Mama Nona’s! Enjoy home baked cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and treats!
Poet & Published Author
Featuring Aliyah Jackson
Aliyah Jackson will be gracing us with her words of wisdom through her poetry book, “Planting Gardens on the Moon.” I personally have a copy of her book and highly recommend it for anyone who loves to feel connected to poetry! She will have physical copies of her book as well as a free ebook download from a previous release!
Ashley Crucianelli
Featuring Ashley's Art
You'll be amazed by Ashley's designs in henna tattoos, geode paintings, and hair feather jewelry!
OUTDOOR VENDORS
Create Cafe's
"Betty The Cookie Camper"
Featuring Heidi & JAK
Come enjoy some delicious gluten free treats from Create Cafe's cookie camper! The cookier camper will be located outside of our location all day offering anything from macaroons to cookies!
AMERICAN MADE BBQ
Virginian turned Wisconsinite. Active duty Navy retiring in Bristol, Wisconsin.
Enjoy delicious and fulfilling BBQ in-between watching aerial performances and shopping at the market!
GG's Gifts
Featuring Genesis Gage
GG's gifts will be showcasing the art that has brought a smile to her mental health! From the website, "I started GG's Gifts as a way for me to express myself through crafting. I struggle with anxiety and depression, and I found that making pretty things made me feel happier. I smile knowing that I'm creating something that will brighten someone else's day, and bring a smile to their face."
Creative Workshops & Services
A Touch Of Zen
Featuring Katie Bouwma Taylor
Enjoy a make and take crystal beaded bracelet workshop during our first intermission! One of The Complete Experience's Reiki practitioners, Katie, will guide you step-by-step on how to create your own unique crystal beaded bracelet, allowing you to tap into your creativity while also learning about the healing properties of different crystals.
Goddess of Light Retreats
Featuring Marie Crystal Kueny
Interested in learning more about the power of healing circles and destination retreats? Connect with travel advisor and retreat curator Marie Crystal Kueny and start planning your next moment to “thrive and connect with your highest self, surrounded by like-minded sisters who support and uplift each other.”
Additionally, Marie will host a workshop in the Yoga Sanctuary Room from 5-6PM to conclude our community event! See information below to RSVP to her event!
From the website, "Our mission is to create a space where women can thrive and connect with their highest selves, surrounded by like-minded sisters who support and uplift each other.”
Tarot Card Reading
With Dani Otterbacher
Dani will be offering one of her seasonal tarot card spreads.She has created a unique spread that is tailored to the time of year and is designed to help people gain insight into their current situation. Readings will be done in a quiet, private room in the back hallway.
Readings will last at max 1hr from 1-6pm. It is best to get into contact with Dani before to schedule your reading on May 4th. Text her at 414-795-1475 or get into contact with her VIA her facebook page.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE!
Performance Schedule:
Lynzi 1:00PM
Finley 1:10PM
Ellie 1:25PM
T’reya 1:35PM
PARTNER ROUTINE (LYNZI & FINLEY)
1:40PM
Aniyah 1:45PM
Viya: 1:50PM
TEACHER PERFORMANCE: 1:55PM
2:00-3:00PM
INTERMISSION/COMMUNITY MARKET
Make & Take Crystal Beaded Bracelet Class
Juliana 3:00pm
Aurora 310PM
Aaliyah 3:20PM
Mila 3:30PM
PARTNER ROUTINE(Juliana & Zoe): 340PM
Special Teacher Performance 3:50pm
Elaina:4:00pm
Lucy:4:10PM
Zoe:4:20PM
Mara: 4:35PM
Ryleigh:4:40PM
TEACHER PERFORMANCE: 4:50PM
This year we will also be collecting wish list donations for the Women & Children's Horizon Center during our event! We will be encouraging the community to bring items that are on their wish list. More information coming soon on our donation process!
We will also have a raffle basket of goods and services from the practitioners at The Complete Experience!
Meet the Team
HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN MAKING THIS
SHOWCASE & MARKET HAPPEN!
Laura Montgomery
Youth Program Coordinator & Event Guide
Welcome the founder of this showcase! Laura weaves together the elements of aerial yoga and artistic expression for a one-of-a-kind experience for our youth. Her focus is on combining mindfulness and creativity to support the youth's mental, physical, and emotional health. For over 7 years, Laura has been teaching and developing this program, and her degree in Early Childhood Education gives her 12 years of experience working with the youth to ensure that each student receives a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Photo Credit: Three Arch Media LLC
Brooke Eaton
Owner of The Complete Experience & The Cutting Edge Salon & Spa
Brooke, the owner of The Complete Experience and The Cutting Edge Salon & Spa in Racine, provides the perfect space for people to come together and learn. As a talented meditation teacher, Brooke brings a unique perspective to TCE. Her commitment to providing customized experiences for each visitor is what sets TCE apart from other learning centers. We are honored to have Brooke as a part of our team.
Katie Bouwma Taylor
Owner of A Touch of Zen
We are excited to announce that Katie, a certified Reiki practitioner at The Complete Experience, who will be joining us during the showcase. Not only will she be helping with intermission by teaching a make & take crystal beaded bracelet workshop, but she will also be assisting our vendors throughout the event! Behind the scenes, Katie helps with preparation of the showcase and marketing!
Pattie Kiefer Johnson
Marketing, Vendor & Youth Assistance
Introducing Pattie Kiefer Johnson, who helps whoever she can, whenever she can! Behind the scenes, Pattie has helped with marketing and promoting the event. At the event, Pattie will be assisting vendor set up and take down as well as providing support for the youth performers! Pattie also provides Vision Boarding workshops with Creation's Wellness & The Complete Experience.
Sean Booth Jr.
Sound Engineer & Owner of Nomadic Woodworking LLC
Sean Booth Jr. is an integral part of the showcase team. As our sound engineer and videographer, he helps the performances run smoothly and captures the beauty in real time. In addition, his woodworking creations have brought even more beauty and creativity to The Complete Experience including the yoga studio bench!
Our Aerial Youth Performers!!
& Their Parents!
This showcase would not be possible without the dedicated and eager aerial youth artists & their parents! You won't want to miss seeing all of their creative work in action!
This event is co-hosted by the independent practitioners who offer services at The Complete Experience. Questions can be directed to Katie Taylor (atouchofzenrandt@gmail.com, 262-664-9689) or Laura Montgomery (creationswellnessdesigns@gmail.com, 815-830-8562).