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 ~ Sunday, July 13, 2008

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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.

Vocal Jazz Quartet
12:30 p.m.; Allen • jazz
VJQ, the Vocal Jazz Quartet, is a Williamsport, PA-based group formed by musicians seeking to bring the vocal jazz genre to Central Pennsylvania. Performing a wide spectrum of vocal jazz, VJQ’s repertoire includes standards, blues, Latin jazz, funk, swing, and pop. The sing orginial arrangements as well as charts made popular by groups like the Manhattan Transfer.
Lucy Henry is the group’s soprano, and she is joined by Cathy Byham singing alto, Craig Weaver singing tenor and Thom Shellenberger as the bass. The group is backed by a trio of accomplished jazz musicians. VJQ has performed at many public and private events, ranging from Jazz Festivals to the Little League World Series.
• Tom Shellenberger (570) 326-4807

The Dance Band
1:30 p.m.; Shell • Big Band
Sponsored by the Village at Penn State
The Dance Band, under the direction of Les Shaw, is a bridge to the Big Band Era of the 1930s through the 1950s. Founded in 1972, The Dance Band is composed of some of the area’s finest musicians. The Dance Band’s interpretation of the sounds of the Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and the Dorsey Brothers, will make you tap your feet, or even do the jitterbug or fox trot.
• Les Shaw (814) 238-5922

Folk Musicians Gospel Jam
1:30 p.m.; Parklet • Folk/Gospel
Folk musicians will have a chance to jam in a gospel themed jam session  at the Accu-Weather.com Youth Stage in Central Parklet. This jam session is produced in cooperation with the Acoustic Brew Concert Series. So, bring your guitar, fiddle, or banjo or even just your voice and come downtown and enjoy the fun.

Summit City Saints
2:30 p.m.; Allen • Dixieland
The Summit City Saints specializes in old fashioned American Dixieland music. They have performed on Harrah’s Casino Riverboats, opened for The Smothers Brothers, and have played at more tailgate parties that you can shake a stick at. Their lively brand of entertainment is perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
• Fred Lynn, (814) 234-6069

Chris Bell & 100% Blues
3:30 p.m.; Shell • blues
Chris Bell & 100% Blues have headlined at major blues clubs from B.B. Kings in Los Angeles to Terrablues in New York to Eddie C’s Reservation Blues in Chicago. He plays fundamental “throwback blues” with no effects on his Fender Stratocaster. 100% Blues appears around the Southern California area from Mammoth Lakes to Las Vegas, and was a headliner at the 2007 Hanford Blues and Roots Festival. Chris is the producer and host of 100% Blues” a cable television show in the Los Angeles area. The band’s newest CD is Real Bluesman.

Like Father Like Son
4:30 p.m.; Allen • bluegrass
Like Father Like Son is a three piece band comprised of second generation bluegrass musicians. With their roots placed firmly in their fathers’ music, the guys have added their individual styles and more recent material to their sound. With strong vocals and polished instrumentals, they produce a rich, full-bodied sound typically achieved by larger bands. They have played at venues as diverse as The Smithsonian Institution and Carnegie Hall.
• Dave Hampton (570) 925-5790

Holy Smoke Blues
6:00 p.m.; Shell • blues
The infectious energy of Holy Smoke Blues jumps off the stage and embraces the audience. This five person blues band has plays originals and covers tunes by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles, and others. They have played in the area at the Blair County Arts Festival in Altoona and at Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown. Holy Smoke, you’re in for a good time!
• Darryl Carter (814) 414-9886

Earthtones
8 p.m.; Shell • reggae
The Earthtones have shared the stage with Burning Spear, Ziggy Marley, The Wailers, Yellow Man, and Culture. They have performed at Mayfair in Allentown and Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA. Their CDs include Spirits, Earthtones Live, The Coast is Clear and Full Circle.
• Rodney Thompson, (814) 684-5011

The Sue Crowe Memorial 33rd Annual Arts Festival Races

The Arts Festival 10K is the oldest and most storied race in Central Pennsylvania. First run in 1975 as a 10 Miler, the Arts Festival race became a 10K race in the late 1980s. The course has gone through numerous changes over the years. In 2005, a 5K race was added and a new course created that combines the best of the East and West Campuses. Proceeds benefit youth running activities in Centre County and the continuing operations of the Nittany Valley Running Club (NVRC.)

10K and 5K Race information: The 2008 10K and 5K races will be held on Sunday morning, July 13, 2008, at 8:30 AM. Race HQ will be at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, home of the State College Spikes, with start and finish lines nearby. Registration fee: $15 by July 2, $20 afterward and on race day. NVRC members deduct $2. Check the NVRC Arts Festival Race site for application information.

Kids Fun Run: Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at approximately 11:00 A.M. Quarter mile race for kids 5-6 and 7-8. Half mile race for kids 9-10 One mile race for kids 11-12. The races will be at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, home of the State College Spikes. Check the NVRC Arts Festival Race site for registration information or contact kids race director Jerry Steffy at 814-235-1188.

Participants may pick up race packets or register on Saturday July 12, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitor’s Bureau located at 800 East Park Avenue.

Race day registration will be from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, home of the State College Spikes. The park is just across the street from Beaver Stadium.

Questions may be directed to Amy Paster, race director at (814) 360-5699 or e-mail: pyrogen9@comcast.net

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

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