Festival Features Swiss Touch

Contemporary Swiss design will be on display at a festival in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Swiss landmarks, such as the Matterhorn, painted on backdrops by scenic artist Marco Schmidli, will be at East 3rd Street, between South Garey Street and South Santa Fe Avenue, along with a hands-on tile-making demonstration by ceramic artist Claudio Banzer. A custom office furniture design firm, dTank, at 912 E. 3rd Street, Suite 103, will have video screens projecting the work of Swiss architects, costume designers, artists and photographers. The store’s windows will feature textile designer Francine Lecoultre’s parade costumes. A $10 donation is suggested; parking is $4-$6. For information, call Thomas Nellen at (323) 913-1004 or visit www.alsoswiss.com.

* On Saturday and Sunday at Mission San Juan Capistrano, artists from around the world will share their knowledge of weaving and dyeing textiles, hangings and baskets. “World Weavings: a Common Thread” will showcase the work of artisans from Bolivia, China, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Navajo Nation, Nigeria, Oaxaca, Poland and Tibet. The event, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, is included in the mission’s $6 admission. On Friday, there will be an opening night festival with food and entertainment for $25. The mission is at Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. For information, call (949) 234-1300; www.missionsjc.com.

* “The Tragedies and Triumphs of Frank Lloyd Wright,” a one-person play performed by John Crowther, examines the architect’s life, design innovations and architectural achievements. Produced by Theatre of Will, the play is staged Thursdays at 8 p.m. through Sept. 12 at the Hudson Avenue Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Tickets are $15. For information, call (323) 856-4200.

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Information for Design Calendar can be sent to Janet Eastman at [email protected].