Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts™
State College, Pennsylvania

July 10-13, 2008 ~ Children's Day is July 9, 2008

DAILY SCHEDULES:   Children's Day July 9   ~   July 10   ~   July 11   ~   July 12   ~   July 13

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ~ Thursday, July 10, 2008

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Youth Stage at Central Parklet

Sponsored by AccuWeather.com
In Good Company 2:00 pm
Anna Feyerseisen 3:00 pm
Joseph Dabney 4:00 pm
Centre Dance 5:00 pm

Festival Sand Sculpture
Festival goers can watch something incredible emerge over several from a 25 ton pile of sand in Central Parklet.

Sand sculptor Brad Goll has been “carving” sand since 1985, and through the years has grown accomplished at creating realistic and fantastic figures. In fact, with a record nine titles in the World Sand Sculpting Championships under his belt, Brad is the Lance Armstrong of sand sculpting.

Brad was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised in several parts of the country, thus preparing him for the nomadic life style of professional sand sculpture.

After high school Brad entered the work force in construction, where he earned enough money to move to California. Upon his arrival in California in 1985, Brad soon found his way to the beaches. His first sand sculpture was a foot print, but now after several years experience he is now adept at carving a full human figure.

Brad got involved in sand sculpture through sand sculpting competitions at the beach. After winning numerous contests, it was inevitable that he would become an integral part of early professional sand sculpture. After several years of work experience, Brad along with his two partners formed Sandscapes in 1992. It wasn’t long until Sandscapes had risen to the top of the sand sculpting world.

Even though Brad is busy full time doing professional sand sculpture at fairs, festivals and shopping centers he hasn’t forgotten his beginnings at the beach. Every year along with his partners he competes at the World Sand Sculpting Championship at Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.

On Thursday, July 10, the Allen Street Stage is sponsored by Ramada Inn and Conference Center

Children’s Art and Craft Workshop
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Children’s Activity Room, Schlow Library Free
Simple art supplies such as watercolors and crayons can lead to wonderful surprises in this free workshop with DeeAnn Wylie. This workshop is sponsored by The Stevens Motel.

Naked Blue
12:00 p.m.; Allen • pop
Borrowing from the Americana tradition but firmly grounded with a pleasing pop sensibility, the husband/wife performing songwriter team of Jen and Scott Smith have earned the support of a loyal and enthusiastic group of fans across the United States. They have toured the U.S., U.K., and Germany, and have performed at storied venues as Constitution Hall, The Kenney Center, and The Keswick Theater, and have even performed the National Anthem at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Jen Smith is a three-time recipient of the Washington Area Musician’s Association’s Best Female Pop/Rock Vocalist award.
Jen Smith (443) 722-1606

Pure Cane Sugar
2:00 p.m.; Allen • Americana
The sweet sounds of Pure Cane Sugar can be heard throughout the Centre Region where they regularly perform at clubs and private gigs. Kate Twoey (814) 280-7433

State College Area High School Jazz Band
2:30 p.m.; Shell • Instrumental jazz
The State College Area High School Jazz Band is among the finest in the United States and has an international reputation for excellence. The band has received 31 consecutive years of superior ratings in festivals and competitions, and made its third appearance at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association State Conference in 2006. In 1992 and 1996, the band toured Europe with performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, at Disneyland Paris, and at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. In 2003 and 2006, the band returned to Europe and performed at both the Vienna Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. The band plans to tour Europe again in 2009.

In 1998, 1999, and 2006, the State High jazz band performed at Lincoln Center in New York City as a finalist in the prestigious Essentially Ellington Competition. The 2001 and 2005 bands won the North American Music Festivals “Megafest” championship given to the highest scoring jazz ensemble from among their twenty festivals. The 2004 band was named the Most Outstanding Band at the Mansfield University Jazz Festival and won first place and the Overall Award at the Toronto Festival of Music.

The 2007 band won superior ratings and was named as the most outstanding Jazz Ensemble at jazz events held at West Chester University, The Pennsylvania State University, Slippery Rock University, and York University, Toronto, Canada. • Richard Victor (814) 231-1156 www.scasd.org

Rootbound
3:30 p.m.; Allen • bluegrass
Rootbound is an acoustic duo from south central Pennsylvania taking the traditions of old-time country music and infusing it with contemporary influences. Singer/guitarist Debbi Kauffmann and mandolinist/vocalist Henry Koretzky like to say they make the old songs sound new and the new songs sound old. Rootbound augments a classic repertoire with new material from contemporary songwriters. www.rootboundmusic.com
• Henry Koretzky, (717) 574-0266

Nittany Highland Pipe Band
4:30 p.m.; Shell • bagpipe band
The Nittany Highland Pipe Band was founded in 1973, and is under the leadership of Pipe Major Tim Culbertson and Doug Gordon, Pipe Sergeant. Based in State College, it draws its members from across Central Pennsylvania. They recently performed at the SpyGlass Winery Celtic Festival and the Ligonier Highland Games in addition to First Night® State College. The band is a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band association.
• Jan Hill (814) 359-2920

JR and Natalie Band
5:00 p.m.; Allen • classic rock/country
J.R. Mangan, guitarist/singer, has been part of the State College music scene for over 23 years and has loved every minute of it. Natalie Berrena is J.R.’s latest vocalist joining a long line of talented female singers. She is a former Penn State field hockey star and a powerful, soulful vocalist. Also joining Mangan this year are long-time band mates Mark Toci (guitar), James Miller (bass). Drummer John Lynch is the new kid on the block. Their show promises to be up-beat and entertaining, with songs ranging from classic rock, R&B, country, and a few originals. This will be J.R.’s 22nd Festival appearance.
• J.R. Mangan (814) 574-4480

Urban Fusion
6:30 p.m.; Shell • jazz
Urban Fusion, co-led by saxophonist Dr. Chris Byrne and percussionist Dr. Andrew Jackson, blends elements of jazz, rock, Latin, funk, and soul into musical jambalaya that inspires both dancing and dreaming. Repertoire includes many originals plus songs from a wide variety of artists such as Grover Washington, Jr., Carlos Santana, John Lee Hooker, and Herbie Hancock. The band showcases a diversity of talent as well, featuring established recording artists along with young talented players from the State College area.
• Chris Byrne (814) 238-6108

The Marauders
7:00 p.m.; Allen
Hailing from the forgotten coal towns of western Pennsylvania, The Marauders have been playing shows nonstop since forming in 2001. With punk roots and a heavy 50’s rock and roll influence, they have a breed of music that supports a wide fan base across many genres. The Marauders win fans at every show, and have recently been invited to play nationwide with the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Cormorant’s Fancy
b 7:00 p.m.; Mem • Celtic traditional
Cormorant’s Fancy plays music of Ireland and the British Isles, including hard-driving songs, haunting slow airs, jig & reels. They have performed a various Irish and Celtic festivals in south central Pennsylvania and in western Maryland. Their first CD, Live at the Fairfield Inn, was released on St. Patrick’s Day, 2006, and they are currently producing their second album.
• Beth Folkemer, (717) 334-4334

Lao Tizer Band
b 8:00 p.m.; Schwab • instrumental jazz
Jazz pianist Lao Tizer, accompanied by his extraordinary band, will entrance not only jazz lovers, but also those who are not as enamored of the genre. Tizer has been proclaimed "an independent artist with all the right moves" and "a torchbearer for the new generation of contemporary jazz." He was nominated "Best New Artist of the Year" at the National Smooth Jazz Awards and has appeared at the nation's premier musical events alongside artists including: Isaac Hayes, Wayne Shorter, and George Benson. Tizer's recordings have sold over 70,000 copies, charted and received acclaim in the industry's most respected publications and his music can be heard on radio and television airwaves across the country. His talents continue to evolve and command attention.

In 2006, the Lao Tizer Band recorded Diversify, Tizer's new release on Yse Records. The album expounds upon Tizer's broad artistic influences while staying firmly rooted in his benchmark style. The record features phenomenal piano performances from Tizer, supported by his handpicked group and features guest appearances by top-flight artists including: Chieli Minucci, Karen Briggs, D. Munyungo Jackson and Andy Suzuki. The latest single, title track "Diversify" was released to national radio - terrestrial, satellite and web - in July 2007, following the success of the first single "Uptown," which spent over 15 weeks on both the Radio and Records Jazz Indicator and SmoothJazz.com charts.

Malinky
b 9:00 p.m.; Mem
Sponsored by East Highlands Neighborhood Trash Crew
Touring the United States from its home in Scotland, Malinky combines an array of vocal talent with a highly distinctive instrumental palette, in fresh yet timeless arrangements of both traditional and contemporary material. The band is ranked among today’s foremost young exponents of Scottish music

Malinky first emerged at Glasgow’s prestigious Celtic Connections festival in 1999. At a time when most new Scottish bands were focusing on instrumental sounds, Malinky’s song-centered repertoire immediately marked them out from the crowd.

Composed of Steve Byrne, Jon Bews, Mark Dunlop, Fiona Hunter, and David Wood, Malinky has released three superb albums, Last Leaves in 2000 and 3 Ravens in 2002. In 2005, the band released its third album The Unseen Hours.

The Rustlanders
9:00 p.m.; Allen • rock/blues/Americana
The Rustlanders play original tunes and combine elements of country, blues, rock and bluegrass into their original sound. Jason McIntyre, the band’s lead vocalist has become a favorite in the local music scene for his smoky voice and strong rhythm playing. Drummer Chris Ratti and bassist Corry Drake toured the East Coast extensively when they were with Jack’s Farm, which shared bills with standouts such as The Jerry Garcia Band. Lead guitarist Jason “Junior” Tutwiler attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston and teaches guitar in State College.

Matt Santry
9:30 p.m.; Shell • rock
Matt Santry’s sound had been described as an eclectic rock mix. He is a singer songwriter that has performed with his band to audiences from Los Angeles to New York City. Nominated for “Best Acoustic Act in Philly” in 2004, Matt has appeared on national TV as musical guest on ESPN2’s Cold Pizza as well as Philadelphia’s NBC 10 morning show.

DAILY SCHEDULES:   Children's Day July 9   ~   July 10   ~   July 11   ~   July 12   ~   July 13

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