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SUMMARY:Chip Mock Caricatures
DESCRIPTION:Chip Mock grew up in Johnstown\, Pa.\, admiring and drawing funny likenesses from an early age\, inspired by artists John Johns\, Norman Rockwell\, Mort Drucker\, and Al Hirshfield. \nWhile studying at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh\, Chip attended workshops taught by John Johns\, where he honed his skill for drawing caricatures at festivals and events. After graduation\, Chip moved to the State College area for work in graphic design and advertising in 1981. He started drawing caricatures locally the next year. \nIn 45 years since then he has enjoyed drawing hundreds of thousands of smiling faces! Along with arts festivals throughout the state\, Chip has entertained people of all ages with his caricature skills at parties\, proms\, weddings\, company picnics\, countless Penn State events\, and on cruise ships. \nHis black-and-white style is fast and funny\, always aiming to capture the charm of someone’s personality in their likenesses. He makes the experience of being drawn fun and entertaining for his subjects and especially enjoys their laughter and the laughter of friends and family when his drawing is revealed to them. \nChip finds great satisfaction in knowing his work is still enjoyed\, hanging on walls in homes\, schools\, and offices. \nThere is a cost for this activity.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/chip-mock-caricatures-7/
LOCATION:South Allen Street
CATEGORIES:Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:State College Municipal Band
DESCRIPTION:The band was formed in 1976 with a group of approximately 80 amateur and semi-professional band members to perform at the Arts Festival. Performing four free indoor concerts per year\, the band’s repertoire ranges from pop songs to standard band classics\, including overtures\, transcriptions\, and marches.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/state-college-municipal-band-2/
LOCATION:Sidney Friedman Park\, 241 South Fraser Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday,Sidney Friedman Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
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SUMMARY:Pure Cane Sugar
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of their 20th year\, Pure Cane Sugar is marking the milestone with a special acoustic PCS Girls Reunion performance at this summer’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Bringing together all three of the band’s original female voices for a sensational harmony-rich set\, this reunion honors two decades of music\, friendship\, and the enduring spirit that first brought Pure Cane Sugar together. \nKnown for their fusion of americana\, roots rock\, blues\, and country\, Pure Cane Sugar’s “assemblage of masterful melodies and haunting harmonies” have been captivating audiences since their debut in 2006. Their dynamic live performances feature an eclectic mix of original music and artful cover arrangements\, delivered with the soulful interplay and tight vocal blend that have become the band’s signature.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/pure-cane-sugar/
LOCATION:Allen Street Stage\, 123 S Allen St\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allen Street Stage,Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T204802
CREATED:20240510T135809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141108Z
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SUMMARY:Coal Aly Band
DESCRIPTION:Coal Aly consistently delivers a lively\, engaging presence with fantastic and recognizable set lists that dare you to resist singing – or dancing – along! Their broad chart book features favorite funk\, R&B\, pop\, Motown\, and classic rock covers from the 60’s to present\, and the 5-piece premiere horn sec􀆟on really sets them apart from most area bands. Coal Aly is based in State College\, PA and is comprised of a diverse group of musicians spanning many ages and backgrounds – brought together by a love of music and performing.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/coal-aly-band/
LOCATION:Festival Shell Stage\, 100 W. College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Shell Stage,Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
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CREATED:20210615T003816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T153728Z
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SUMMARY:The Triple A Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Started in 1991 among vintage blues recordings and electric instrument enthusiasts Andy Tolins\, Pete “Jukester” Sheridan\, and Dave Mudgett\, the Triple A Blues Band first performance was at the 1991 Central PA Festival of the Arts on a stage near the State College Post Office where the Sidney Friedman Park Stage is now. \nThe band expanded to include Bill Stetz(bass) on our first gig at the Brewery in State College\, with Jack Wilkinson on drums . Moving to Zeno’s Pub Ronnie Wasco and Curt Krebs took over on bass and drums . \nThe band still performs regularly in central PA. Check the local SC venue’s for our next show.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/triple-a-blues-band/
LOCATION:Sidney Friedman Park\, 241 South Fraser Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday,Sidney Friedman Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T143000
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SUMMARY:Making State
DESCRIPTION:Making State is a 3-piece American pop-rock band from State College\, PA. Their unique brand of entertainment blends big hooks\, soaring vocal harmonies\, and slamming grooves that are sometimes funky\, and sometimes chunky.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/making-state/
LOCATION:Allen Street Stage\, 123 S Allen St\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allen Street Stage,Saturday
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000
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SUMMARY:Velveeta
DESCRIPTION:Velveeta the cheese food is a staple in the dairy case at fine supermarkets across the country. Developed in 1918 by Swiss immigrant Emil Frey of the Monroe Cheese Company in Monroe\, New York\, Velveeta is a quintessentially American consumer product. Velveeta\, the musical phenomenon\, has been a staple of the central Pennsylvania nightclub scene since a legendary performance in State College in the summer of 1995. With a repertoire made of “80’s cheese”\, otherwise known as cover tunes that you just can’t get out of your head\, Velveeta the musical phenomenon is a quintessentially Penn State musical experience. It will make you nostalgic for the early days of MTV. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/velveeta/
LOCATION:Festival Shell Stage\, 100 W. College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Shell Stage,Saturday
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SUMMARY:Honey Pie
DESCRIPTION:Honey Pie is Sam Christensen on vocals and guitar\, Molly Countermine on vocals\, keys\, percussion\, and guitar\, and Rene Witzke on bass…and occasional percussion. Their music is a mix of rock\, pop\, americana\, and roots music\, with a few originals thrown in\, all steeped in tons of harmonies and lots of enthusiastic energy! \n 
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/honey-pie/
LOCATION:Allen Street Stage\, 123 S Allen St\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allen Street Stage,Saturday
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SUMMARY:Matt Otis and the Sound
DESCRIPTION:Matt Otis and the Sound are a high-energy four-piece band from Bedford\, PA\, powered by the visceral songwriting of Matt Otis and the passionately talented violin work of Lancaster’s Robin Chambers. Backed by the drive of Rik Golden on upright bass and the rhythmic precision of drummer Ron Brode\, the band harnesses a unique Appalachian signature\, blending roots-driven textures with a modern indie-rock pulse. This fusion of catchy\, thought-provoking anthems and explosive stage presence creates an immediate\, magnetic connection with every audience. Violinist Robin’s passionate\, kinetic vitality perfectly complements Matt’s intensity and the rhythm section’s steady groove\, turning their folk-rooted set into a captivating visual and sonic experience. It is this unique energy and intellectual depth that defines their live show.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/matt-otis-and-the-sound/
LOCATION:Sidney Friedman Park\, 241 South Fraser Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday,Sidney Friedman Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T200000
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SUMMARY:The Wilson Springs Hotel
DESCRIPTION:The Wilson Springs Hotel is a high-powered country and bluegrass outfit based out of Richmond\, Virginia. The band combines tones of traditional country and western swing\, bluegrass\, folk\, and rock to create a unique sound that is simply their own. The band travels as a five-piece unit; coming from a diverse background of musical influences\, they bring new and exciting stylings to the classic sounds of American Country and Bluegrass.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/the-wilson-springs-hotel/
LOCATION:Festival Shell Stage\, 100 W. College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Shell Stage,Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
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SUMMARY:The Wild Hymns
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Hymns enchant their listeners with velvety vocals\, emotive lyrics\, hypnotic musicality and sophisticated arrangements. Hailing from York\, Pennsylvania\, Megan Woodland\, Jeff Hewitt and their band weave a multifaceted soundscape of folk-pop\, dreamy art-rock\, and mellow Americana. Over the last 11 years\, The Wild Hymns have independently released 4 full-length albums of original songs and toured internationally as both duo and full band\, building a solid fan base of dreamers. \n​Megan and Jeff met in 2008 through music\, fell in love in 2012\, formed The Wild Hymns in March of 2014 and married in October 2014. They are two kind\, creative and gentle souls who love to travel and share their love of music and art. They are excited to release a string of magical new original songs over the next year and a full length album is on the horizon for 2026.
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/the-wild-hymns/
LOCATION:Allen Street Stage\, 123 S Allen St\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T230000
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SUMMARY:The Sidleys
DESCRIPTION:Having long established themselves as top-tier performers in the Washington DC area\, the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Annie and Steve Sidley create their finest music yet as indie rock and soul group\, The Sidleys. Influenced by artists as diverse as Stevie Wonder and The Beatles\, and powered by Annie’s soulful voice\, The Sidleys write songs that are memorable and modern\, yet instantly classic. A family-based collective\, they are frequently joined on both stage and record by their sons\, Sean\, Colin and Ian\, three uniquely talented musicians. \nAs a band\, they have performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the mid-Atlantic region including The Warner Theatre\, The Fillmore\, The Hamilton Live\, The Barns at Wolf Trap\, The Ritz Amphitheater in Georgia\, and The Bethesda Theater as well as large festivals and outdoor concert series up and down the East coast. \nAnnie and Steve explain\, “we’re songwriters first and foremost\, so we have a respect for all the great songs. Having had so many influences and experiences\, and also having been trained in so many areas\, it’s like our brains are always on shuffle. And like a lot of people\, we listen to music in an eclectic and wide variety of genres. So we write interesting music for interesting people. Always remember that it’s ok to not be a one trick pony…be sure to get around to showing them every single one of your tricks…”
URL:https://arts-festival.com/event/the-sidleys/
LOCATION:Allen Street Stage\, 123 S Allen St\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allen Street Stage,Saturday
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