People's Choice Festival 2011 - Event Guide

The Centre County Gazette invites you to join us for the

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People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts.

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Thursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.

Pe nns ylvania M ilit ar y Muse um G rounds Business Route 322, Boalsburg, PA July 14-17, 2011

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About the Cover Artist: Local artist Terry Swanger began his formal art training at Foothill College in Los Altos, CA and completed his education at Penn State University, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in visual arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting. Along with library and coffee shop exhibits, his work was seen locally on State College Community Theatre programs from 2002-06. He produces commissioned pieces and has provided a poster design for the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts for the past eight years.

Terry lives and works at his home in the festival’s host village of Boalsburg and may be contacted at 814-466-6938.

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2011 Peoples Choice Festival

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Thursday, July 14 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday, July 15 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Saturday, July 16 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sunday, July 17 – noon to 5 p.m.

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PA Military Museum Grounds Business Route 322, Boalsburg

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No admission charge, fee for parking

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More than 170 Pennsylvania artists & crafters

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Continuous entertainment, food, children’s activities

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Presenting Sponsor: Dix Honda

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Site Sponsor: Liberty Hill-A Traditions of America Property and Solar Shield

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Children’s Activities Sponsor: Sylvan Learning Center

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The festival was the brainchild of George and Nancy Marion.

As the State College festival grew and started accepting the work of artists nationally, the Marions wanted to establish a show where local artists could showcase their work.

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She Paints Animals’ Souls Wildlife portraits Pennsylvania wildlife artist Laura Mark-Finberg’s paintings have been described as “windows into the soul” of the animals she paints. During a career of more than 20 years Laura has explored a vast array of subjects in her quest to help the viewer understand a little more about the animals she paints. Laura is meticulous in her research and attention to detail and demonstrates a flawless search for truth in each painting.

Working primarily in acrylic, Laura’s technique is to build up layers of paint to create the detail, depth and reality of her paintings. According to Laura, “Unlike oil paints, acrylics are difficult to blend as they dry so fast; consequently, I use a lot of transparent washes or glazes and build up layers of paint.”

Eyes are her favorite part.

“Sometimes I’ll do the eyes first.

If I’ve created life in the eyes the rest of the painting seems to paint itself. At other times I’ll wait to the end, almost as if there’s a reward for completing a piece.

My favorite subjects are predators. Unlike some animals there is such awareness in the eyes.”

Her research has taken her to such divergent places as the Himalayas in both Afghanistan and Kashmir and to the undersea world off the coast of Venezuela.

Laura believes “it’s the research that keeps my paintings fresh and alive. As an artist who paints wildlife I personally need to be able to reach out and touch my subject matter. I believe it gives a reality to my work that is not 4

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obtained by being sequestered in a studio.”

Laura has won a number of Best Of Show Awards at art shows across the country, including the 1999 Best of Show Award at the NatureWorks Show. She was the Featured Artist at the New England Wildlife Art Show in 1992, the National Wildlife Art Show in Kansas City in 1998 and was the Featured Artist at the Nature Works Show in Tulsa in Febuary of 2008. Her work has appeared on the cover of a number of national and regional magazines including INternational Wildlife Art News Magazine.

She’s won the Pennsylvania State Conservation Print Competition on three occasions. Laura painted the Companion Print of the Year in 1995 for National Whitetails Unlimited. In 2002 working closely with The Pennsylvania Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations, Laura produced the First of State Conservation Print for Pennsylvania

Laura and her husband Barry operate the Mark Finberg Gallery in downtown Lancaster.

She is expanding her subject matter to include scenes from around her home in southern Lancaster County.

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It’s nearly 20 years since a handful of volunteers got together to create a homegrown arts festival. In 1993, there were 50 vendors, a couple food stands, and a few live bands. Now it’s one of the largest and most family-friendly arts festivals in central Pennsylvania – attracting more than 110,000 visitors over a four-day period last year. This year the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts features more than 170 artists, nearly two dozen food vendors, and more than 30 acts on the two stages.

Set in a huge circle around the edges of the Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds in Boalsburg, just three miles east of Penn State and State College, this circle of artists reveals wideopen green spaces for the children to frolic – with the children’s tents and activities in the middle.

In addition, there are two large entertainment tents, which each seat about 400, a cluster of youth tents in the middle, emergency medical tent, two large dining tents, four drink booths, and four rest areas.

The site is so spacious, no matter how large the crowd, visitors feel free and unfettered.

Many even bring babies in strollers and their pets (on leashes, of course).

One of the things that make Peoples Choice a little different from most arts festivals – all the artists, entertainers, and food vendors are from Pennsylvania.

The selection of arts and food are chosen to suit the budgets of growing families.

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“ Visitors Feel Free and Unfettered ”

Family-Friendly Arts Festival Affordable, friendly & fun

Artisans display a selection of toys, jewelry, wearables, pottery, art, and home decorations from practical to decorative. Have your caricature done, buy baskets for organizing, get a new belt, a pretty necklace, a few lawn ornaments, and pictures for your wall. There are artisans who offer handcrafted treasures from fiber, glass, wood, precious metals and gems, leather, metal, and mixed media.

Many central Pennsylvanians start their Christmas shopping at People’s Choice. There are youth art activities and exhibits in the middle of the circle as well.

The food is nearly as much an attraction as the art. There are more than 20 food vendors on the south side of the circle, with two big dining tents in which to spread out. There’s traditional “fair food” like funnel cakes, fresh hot French fries, hot sausage sandwiches, and blooming onions. Try more exotic fare, like haluski, pierogies, gyros, Hungarian pastries, crepes, pizza, and Polish water ice.

One long-time festival goer (and volunteer) got hooked on fare at the Gimmicks Concession booth out of Punxsutawney. “The crepes booth – absolutely delicious. I ate

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lunch and dinner there every day last year!”

Prospector’s is back with pulled pork, ribs, and chicken, Sherlock Foods is bringing their enticing BBQ roast beef, and Pennsylvania wines are back, thanks to Sand Castle Winery.

There are two more ways to enjoy Pennsylvania foods. Check out the Specialty Food tent, where you can sample and buy locally produced packaged foods, from Bellefonte’s own Bonfattos wing sauces and marinades to Two Sisters Fina Cocina Mexican cooking sauces from Boalsburg – plus pretzels, jams, coffee beans, dip mixes, and maple candy made by entrepreneurial neighbors.

On Saturday afternoon, get in line at the media tent for free samples from Benjamin’s Catering of Bellefonte.

You’ll never be bored at People’s Choice. Two entertainment tents, north and south, are filled with nearly continuous live entertainment throughout the festival. If you can hum it or dance to it, it’s there.

There’s jazz, folk, oldies, Dixieland, bluegrass, country, and choral music. Listen to rock, big bands, folk singers, and barbershop. See the Silver Spurs Line Dancers, the Brio Dance Company, and Black Cat Belly Dancers. Check out Steve Hennessy – Fun Time with Character Ed and Richard Benninghoff’s magic show. peopleschoicefestival.com

Three evening shows come with an intermission, for two full hours of Brad Krum, Elvis impersonator on Thursday, Joe Bonson & Coffee Run on Friday, and Hybrid Ice on Saturday.

Children and parents love People’s Choice. The children’s activity tents are nestled in the center of the artisan circle, far from traffic. Thanks to the support of sponsor Sylvan Learning Center, many of the children’s activities are free.

New this year, let the kids try their hand at Hat Crafting, presented by C. Barton McCann School of Art. Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission is not only bringing a petting zoo, but also ponies to ride. The Science Museum tent offers dozens of handson activities for the little ones, presented by Ellen McHenry, Dominion Science Center, and Penn State Altoona.

Nittany Greyhound Adoptions will appear on Saturday.

The State College Senior High Thespians offer face painting all four days. Kids can really let off steam in the JUMP THIS! inflatable bounce houses in the center of the circle. The Tumble Bus will be there Friday with more healthful exercise options.

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Saturday is Character Day, with photo ops all day long – with Ike the Spike, Philly Pretzel’s Twistee, Pirate Parrot, Ronald McDonald, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Try Dye is back to help kids make their own tie-dyed T-shirts all four days. These are two of the children’s activities that come with a fee, though donations

are welcome at all the activities.

Kids and yes, adults, can enjoy a ride on the popular Little Smilin’ Choo Choo. For a small fee, it’s a fun way to travel around the festival.

Stop off at the media tent and vie for great prizes. Magnum Broadcasting’s radio stations are broadcasting live, and will give you ways to win a package of tickets to Pennsylvania amusement parks and Six Flags, Maryland. Ace

Hardware donated the big prize, a fine barbecue grill.

The People’s Choice Festival wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated committee, volunteers, and sponsors. Festival directors are John Madison and Cindy Rockey.

Diana Stapleford (crepe lover) is the marketing and sponsorship director. Rick Snyder is the food court manager, Chris Kepler is entertainment director, and Dan Yarnell is helping out with the children’s activities. Hundreds of volunteers park cars, man the information booths, set up, tear down, clean up, and keep the festival running smoothly.

The presenting sponsor is Dix Honda. Site sponsors are Liberty Hill-A Traditions of America Property and Solar Shield. First National Bank is again the poster sponsor – this year’s with flying pigs, a whimsical way to say “anything’s possible.”

Media sponsors include 105.9/106.09 QWiK Rock; 970 AM WBLF; 1260 AM WPHB; FM Talk 103.7; WJAC-TV, and

The Centre County Gazette.

Many others made donations and businesses provided free or discounted services.

The People’s Choice Festival is an incorporated non-profit organization. The festival rents the property from the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, who also provides the for-fee parking. Free shuttle golf carts are available to help visitors move around the festival grounds.

Admission is free.

People’s Choice Festival is open Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 17 from noon to 5 p.m. The festival is three miles east of State College on U.S. Business Route 322 (South Atherton Street) in the historic village of Boalsburg, birthplace of Memorial Day.

Beautiful, affordable fine art, an outdoor buffet of tasty treats, and the happy sounds of music and children playing – that’s what makes People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts one of the most pleasurable summer events in the region. Let’s raise a cup of fresh-squeezed lemonade and toast 19 years of this fantastic homegrown Pennsylvania event!

A Sterling Reputation for Creative Jewelry Sparkling designs Suzette Mason is the creator of Simply Sterling Designs out of Williamsport. There’s no doubt that this is an artform that makes her very happy.

“I love making jewelry! This has been my full time job since 1999. Nothing beats sitting down at my work table and just playing!

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I never know what I’m going to make each day or how the piece will turn out until I am completely done with it. I am a bit of a perfectionist so some pieces may take a few tries (okay, maybe many tries) until they are just the way I want them.

If I wouldn’t wear it then I don’t put it out there.”

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bead and gem shows and stores to hand pick the gems and pearls. “I find myself drawn to gemstones of bright colors or those reminiscent of the beach as that is one of my most favorite places in the world!”

Stamping, sawing, oxidizing, filing, soldering, wire wrapping and stringing are some of the processes she uses.

As Suzette likes to say, “Remember, there’s no such thing as too much jewelry!”

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“ Where To Find Them ”

2011 Artisans - by Medium The creators ACTION Middle  Chip Mock Chip Mock Caricatures chipmock@chipmock.com BASKETS 13  Cheryl Hoffner Hoffner’s Handwoven Baskets thoffner@supernet.com 148  Kristine Karl Karl Family Basket kkarlbaskets@verizon.net 106  Chris Koladish Koladish Baskets kbaskets@windstream.net 53  Wanda Summers Wood Weaving psufam4@ptd.net CLAY 99  Gina Marie Chalfant White Swan Illuminations

by Gina Marie Chalfant ginachalfant@gma.com 83  Steve De Perrot Pots by de Perrot potsbydeperrot@dejazzd.com 136  Terri Eagles Moose Run Works mooserunworks@fastmail.fon 14  Emilee Elder Em’s Gems emsgems@aol.com 141  Linda Fink Greenfrogger Polymer Clay www.greenfroggerclay.wikispaces.com 149  Susan Hamilton Sculpey Designs 48  John Koren Lakeland Pottery lakepot@verizon.net 138  Bonny Slopey Mardis d_yarnell@comcast.net

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FIBER 92  Kim Bowersox Kim’s Pocket’s kimspockets@aol.com 142  Kathy Dinsmore The Wandering Vine imdksd@msn.com 74  Penny French Penny’s French’s Black Mountain Bears davidfrench@kcnet.org 129  Carolyn Gaussa Gaussa’s Celestial Creations kimgcc@juno.com 88  Sally James Whimsy Knits d2tjames@aol.com 10  Jacqueline Koontz volro1@embargmail.com 43  Theresa Malik Theresa’s Woolen Crafts woolencrafts@hotmail.com 24  Valeria Merrell Valknitz vlaknitz@verizon.net 4  Brigitta Nostring All Strings Considered goats4rugs@aol.com 137  Kris Rivera 32 Degrees shop32degrees@verizon.net 96  IIdiko Seitzer Tie-Dyes 132  Sue Splavins 1804 Shop 16  Stephanie Spingola Designs by Stephanie stephaniespingola@gmail.com GLASS 25  Frank Bartolett 33  Erica Biery Glass by Erica LLC erica@glassbyerica.com 9

55  Dennis Christie Christie Glass Works Studio HDCglass@ptd.net

130  Pamela Iobst Pamela iobst Designs pamiobst@hotmail.com

152  Trish Strausburgh Strausburgh’s Glass tsglass@windstream.net

73  Jennifer Feldman Jenn Feldman Glass jennifer@hestiashearth.com

82  Kimberly Jade Kimberly Jade Design kjadegems@yahoo.com

109  Ted Walker Reflections in Silver reflectionsinsilver@hotmail.com

69  Cindy Hornaman C&C Studios Inc hornamca@ptd.net

27  Dona Jones Kindred Spirit Designs ksdjewelry@dejazzd.com

133  Diane Wilson Diane Wilson Porcelain goddessofclay@yahoo.com

37  Maria Liverone Maria Liverone: Visions in Art marialivrone@verizon.net

151  Ronetta Krause Silver Moon Studio ronettakrause@yahoo.com

159  Jason Ryner KOY Glass info@jasonryner.com

102  Francis Lape Precious Jewels flape57@verizon.net

18  Elizabeth Zipay Elizabeth’s Lace elizabeths-lace@comcast.net

11  Barbara Talijan The Ornamental Lady barb@the-ornamental-lady.com

44  Rumiko Lawson Japanese Hammered Designs sales@japanesehammereddesigns.com

156  Cheryl Bower Cheryl ‘B’ Good Glassworks bowerp1@comcast.net

127  Laurie Leonard Laurie Leonard Designs Laurie_leonard@msn.com

66  Mark Cappbianco Fused Glass By “Mac” cappabma@comcast.net

143  Brian Mariano Wire Artist bmariano@jlink.net

JEWELRY 105  Cheryl Brooks 22  Gloria Coover Sneeks Store sneekstore@aol.com 140  Naomi Gallagher Naomi’s Crystal Cove naomi777@comcast.net 145  Barry Gebhart Silversmith bgjewelry@msn.com 60  Jule Hanford Jules Artwear beadchic66@msn.com 163  Svetlana Howells Svetlana Designs Jewelry svetlanadesigns@rcn.com

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71  Suzette Mason Simply Sterling Designs

by Suzette suzette@simplysterlingdesigns.com 46  Victoria Neely Beadwear beadwearjewelry@aol.com 114  Courtney Peterson Courtney Design courtney@courtneydesign.com 50  Lisa Schwartz ICIS icis@ptd.net 95  Michael Stephens Silver and Bold lion41441@netscape.com 155  Sue Stone sstone1200@aol.com

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LEATHER 5  Ronald Beaver Little Beaver’s Leather 85  Eileen Brown Brown’s Leather ewbrown@cub.kenet.com 59  Glenn Peachy GP Leather Shop 79  Clay Rosenbarker MacClay Leather Design macclayusa@juno.com METAL 1  Tim Bradford Dragon’s Breath Forge Dragonsbreath1990@yahoo.com 91  Theresa Dunne The Copper Master coppermaster@msn.net 65  Robert Greenawalt G Wiz Workshop rgreenawalt58@gmail.com 157  Roland Paronish Roland Metal Art rolmetal@verizon.net 144  Don Rea Don Rea Designs djrupriver@wildblue.net

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31  Billie Jo Sontheimer Woodland Creation’s remarks@pennswoods.net

41  Gay Iapalucci Leaf Me Alone iapalucci@fnv-corp.com

128  Ron Stinson Metal Expressions LTD rktsl2216@aol.com

78  Richard Kent Kent Wood & Antler Carvings

110  Neil Gruber F&S Imager fsimagery@ptd.net

Middle  Cindy King Try Dye LLC caking@trydye.com

70  Chris Hornaman C&C Studios Inc hornamca@ptd.net

116  Sierra Krause Fresh Ink sierra.krause@yahoo.com

20  John Kamerer Monumental Photography jkamerer@comcast.net

49  Leslie Master Wireworx leslie.master@yahoo.com

61  Stanley Klein klein.stanley@gmail.com

160  Steve Wietecha Hilltop Metal Works hilltopmetalwork@aol.com 38  Dennis WIldnauer Cornerstone Forge ziggi73@hotmail.com MIXED 123  Hilton Byrd HVQ Byrd hvqbyrd@yahoo.com 19  Michael Dietz MEDietz Creations 9  Donna Lucas Leslie Umstead lau4220@comcast.net OTHER 23  Jeffrey Ammon Mountainscapes jarediampietro@hotmail.com 94  Marcel Bedoya BB Tiles marniko@verizon.net 80  Michael Blazer MJB Gifts lmblazer@comcast.net 87  Jack Craig J&M Craig Collectible sales@jandmcraigcollectibles.com 72  Jacob Eisenhour The Stadium Studio speedsketcher@yahoo.com 162  Emily Gartner A.C. Handbags antksnalbums@yahoo.com 6  Ginny Good Good’s Waxworks wax2b4good@aol.com Middle  Bob Haffly Lone Oak Brooms bobhaffly@embarqmail.com 12  Cynthia Hamady cinderace@aol.com 63  Linda Hocevar Mulberry Meade Studio hochandlinda@aol.com

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125  Jack Frank jackfrank@baltlife.com

84  Don Kline Don Kline Fine Art Photography gallery@donkline.com 112  Sheldrick Sloane Shedrick Sloane Images hydra11@verizon.net 103  Doris Trueblood Nature Photographers dxt5@psu.edu WOOD 164  Bill Baumgartel Blueberry Hill Treenware

76  Bruce Plunkert Old Buttermould Pattern Products obpp@msn.com

75  John Broniak Lindenwood Studio lindenwoodsantas@aol.com

28  Caryl Pohland carylpohland@comcast.net

47  Edward Burger Edwood

154  Christopher Rector Jungle Puddles csrector@rcn.com

150  Jim Fazio Fazio’s Turnings fazio@ptd.net

29  Mary Stanley Greensleeves marystanley@gmail.com 42  Aimee Stutzman Aimee’s Crafts otis@shol.com 161  Bunny Switzenberg Cinnamon Treasures bunnyswitzenberg@aol.com 40  Tom Vosler Tom Vosler’s Custom Knives 135  Barbara Wagaman Ridge Hollow Game Boards gameboard@dejazzd.com PHOTO 35  Howard J. Blichfeldt howard.blichfeldt@verizon.net 147  Kacee Burke KC Burke Photography kcburkephotography@gmail.com peopleschoicefestival.com

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134  Betsy Blankette Fine Art by Betsy Blankette betsey.blankette@gmail.com

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58  Bruce Savoy Fine Art Forest fineartwc@comcast.net

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90  Jan Skibo Buttermilk Hill theskibos@hotmail.com

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120  Laura Mark-Finberg laura@markwildlife.com

124  Craig Wesner Hand Carved Wood Flowers

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Master Schedule So much to do!

Thursday, July 14 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Artisans & food vendors open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Children’s activities including bounce house, Hands-on Science Museum, petting zoo & pony rides, and more 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Face painting, children’s area

11:30 a.m. Silver Spurs Line Dancers, south stage

11:30 a.m. Allegheny Ridge Runners, north stage

1 p.m. Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, south stage

1 p.m. Anything Goes, north stage

2:30 p.m. Second Winds Band, south stage

2:30 p.m. Black Coffee, north stage

4 p.m. Riley Roth, north stage

5 p.m. Brad Crum, Elvis impersonator, south stage

6 p.m. Steve Hennesey as Character Ed, north stage

7 p.m. Brad Crum, second set, south stage Friday, July 15 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Artisans & food vendors open Children’s activities including bounce house, Hands-on Science Museum, petting zoo & pony rides, and more Face painting, children’s area Tumblebus, children’s area Below Centre, north stage Toot-in-COMMON, south stage JR, James & Sharon, north stage TREE the band, south stage Tolins’ Bluegrass Revue, north stage Pure Cane Sugar, south stage Swingin’ Dixie, north stage Joe Bonson & Coffee Run, south stage Richard Benninghoff, magician, north stage Joe Bonson & Coffee Run, second set, south stage

Saturday, July 16 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Artisans & food vendors open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Children’s activities including bounce house, Hands-on Science Museum, petting zoo & pony rides, and more 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nittany Greyhound adoptions, children’s area 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Face painting, children’s area

10 a.m. Smokey the Bear arrives, children’s area 10 a.m. – noon Little Caesar character, children’s area

11:30 a.m. Andy Angel Band, south stage

11:30 a.m. Penns Valley Men’s Chorus, north stage 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup character, children’s area

1 p.m. Your Dad’s Friends, south stage

1 p.m. Altoona Chorus, Sweet Adelines, north stage 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ike the Spike, children’s area

2:30 p.m. Black Cat Belly Dance & Friends, south stage

2:30 p.m. Chiz Rider, north stage 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Twistee character, children’s area 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pittsburgh Parrot character, children’s area

4 p.m. Tr-HANDS-formation, south stage

5 p.m. Hybrid Ice, south stage

6 p.m. Brio Dance Company, north stage

7 p.m. Hybrid Ice, second set, south stage Sunday, July 17

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61  Stanley Klein

3  David Webster

37  Maria Livrone

62  Steve Leonardi

4  Brigitta Nostring

38  Dennis Wildnauer

63  Linda Hocevar

5  Ronald Beaver

39  Todd Walk

64  Terry Gearhart

6  Ginny Good

40  Tom Vosler

65  Robert Greenawalt

7  Margaret Thorn

41  Gay Iapalucci

66  Mark Cappabianco

8  Glenn Johnstonbaugh

42  Aimee Stutzman

67  Al Dornisch

9  Donna Lucas

43  Theresa Malik

68  Merlin Oldham

10  Jacqueline Koontz

44  Rumiko Lawson

69  Cindy Hornaman

11  Barbara Talijan

45  Mark Panty

70  Chris Hornaman

12  Cynthia Hamady

46  Victoria Neely

13  Cheryl Hoffner

47  Edward Burger

14  Emilee Elder

48  John Koren

15  Linus Meldrum

49  Leslie Master

16  Stephanie Spingola

50  Lisa Schwartz

17  John Kara 18  Elizabeth Zipay

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19  Michael Dietz

72  Jacob Eisenhour

20  John Kamerer

73  Jennifer Feldman

21  Tom Betush

74  Penny French

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23  Jeffrey Ammon

76  Bruce Plunkert

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96  Ildiko Seitzer

115  Leslie Umstead

97  Kathy Martinez

116  Sierra Krause

98  Gilbert Carey

117  Mary Ellen Yearick

99  Gina Marie Chalfant

118  Tim Roth

100  James Browne

119  Scot Paterson

101  Barry Jetter

120  Laura Mark-Finberg

102  Frances Lape

121  David Pryde

103  Doris Trueblood

122  Linda Winegar

104  Roger Serfass

123  Hilton Byrd

105  Cheryl Brooks

124  Craig Wesner

147  Kacee Burke

106  Chris Koladish

125  Jack Frank

148  Kristine Karl

107  David Ferree

126  Francine Zajac

149  Susan Hamilton

108  Chaz Letzkus

127  Laurie Leonard

150  Jim Fazio

109  Ted Walker

128  Ron Stinson

151  Ronetta Krause

110  Neil Gruber

129  Carolyn Gaussa

152  Trish Strausbaugh

111  Jill Moodie-Pellegrino

130  Pam Iobst

153  Jim Fleckenstein

112  Shedrick Sloane

131  Bernard Perdian

154  Christopher Rector

113  Carol Colestock

132  Sue Spalvins

155  Suzanne Stone

114  Courtney Peterson

133  Diane Wilson

156  Cheryl Bower

134  Betsy Blankette

157  Roland Paronish

135  Barbara Wagaman

158  Marilyn Hobday

136  Terri Eagles

159  Jason Ryner

137  Kris Rivera

160  Steve Wietecha

138  Bonny Slopey Mardis

161  Bunny Switzenberg

139  Darryl Yeager

162  Emily Gartner

140 Naomi Gallagher

163  Svetlana Howells

141 Linda Fink

164  Bill Baumgartel

142 Kathy Dinsmore

165  Iva Vranova

143  Brian Mariano

166  Diane Wild-Lister

144  Don Rea

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145  Barry Gebhart

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146  Dan Christ

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You’ll find Try Dye at two places at the Peoples Choice Festival, at their sales booth and in the children’s area. The family business, based in Coopersburg, has been helping people of all ages make their own tie-dye creations for almost 20 years. What began as a high school chemistry lesson has grown into a tradition of tiedying thousands of shirts a year for schools, birthday parties, Cub Scout troops, Girl Scout troops, youth groups, and events of all sizes.

Kids can, for a small charge, tie-dye their own creation at a tent in the middle of the Artisan circle. Or if you want to buy professionally tie-dyed items, Try Dye will have T-shirts, pillowcases, and bags for sale.

Try Dye “Make and Take Your Own Tie Dye Creation” is a craft activity for the kids that guides them through the steps of making their own high quality wearable tie-dye art. After they select the shirt, dye colors, and pattern, it’s a simple 1-2-3 process to complete a shirt, socks, bag, pillowcase, or other cool item!

Every Try Dye project starts with a shirt or item that has been specially pre-treated, pre-spun, and pre-tied for the tie-dye process. Items are dyed by the participant with fabric dyes that permanently bond to the fabric fibers. This allows them to stay vibrant for years. When the participant is finished applying the dye, the shirt is wrapped to take home. It is then rinsed and washed by itself at home to complete the easy process.

Tie Dye will be open for the kids every day of the fair during normal fair hours.

To steal from an old Tommy Dorsey and Louis Armstrong hit, “the music goes round and round” from morning till night at the People’s Choice Festival. Here’s the day-by-day lineup of the live entertainment – all free – at the north and south stages Thursday through Sunday. Oompah to country, jazz to oldies, bluegrass to big band, classic to Celtic – plus belly dancers, line dancers, and a magician!

Thursday, July 14

SILVER SPURS LINE DANCERS – South Stage 11:30 a.m.

The Silver Spurs Line Dancers have performed annually for the People’s Choice Art Festival. They have been performing in the Centre Region since the 1990 founding of the group by Corrine Belitz. They started as a line-dancing class for seniors as a program through the Centre Region Senior Citizen’s Center in State College.

Members are age 55 and over, and practice at the Senior Center 131 S. Fraser St. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and at Mt. Nittany Residence on Tuesday evening They present a Line Dancing Course through OLLIE at Penn State three times per year. The current group has about 25 members with three original members: Corrine Belitz, Doris Carter, and Carole Batchelor. Programs include a variety of dance styles and music including country western, rock & roll, Spanish, Caribbean, and Irish.

ALLEGHENY RIDGERUNNERS – North Stage 11:30 a.m.

The State College-based Allegheny Ridgerunners formed in late summer 2009, when guitar player and singer Will Hancock, banjo player Keith Miska, fiddler/ mandolin player

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“ From Morning Till Night ”

Music Goes Round and Round And it comes out here Kurt Kroeker, and bass player Celia MillingtonWyckoff got together to jam. They liked what they heard and shared a goal – to play good bluegrass. The vocal trio of Will, Kurt, and Celia honed its harmonies over the next several months. In February 2010, they were ready for their first show. The State College audience reacted enthusiastically. The Ridgerunners began building a large collection of traditional bluegrass material, then started writing their own. Now, they perform original songs by Will and Celia and original instrumentals by Keith and Kurt. On July 3, the band opened for Rosanne Cash at The State Theatre. The Allegheny Ridgerunners have taken the intensity of traditional bluegrass and made it their own, through their artfully blended vocals, driving instrumentals, and unique, story-based songwriting. www.alleghenyridgerunners.com.

TUSSEY MOUNTAIN MOONSHINERS – South Stage 1 p.m.

Winners of the 2010 DelFest Bluegrass Band Competition, the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners hail from State College and are proud to honor the bluegrass tradition of the region. Their debut release, I’m Going Home, contains seven original songs and a few additional numbers. Onstage, they bring a captivating mix of traditional and more progressive bluegrass, along with some oldtime and folk. With tight harmonies and hot picking to keep your toes tapping, you can hear how much they love the music (when they’re not busy dodging those pesky revenuers)! The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners are: Stephen Buckalew (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Bryan Homan (bass, guitar, vocals), Karin Hastings (mandolin, fiddle, vocals), Gwen Stimely (banjo, vocals) and Paul Brigman (guitar, bass, vocals). www.tusseymountainmoonshiners.com

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ANYTHING GOES – North Stage 1 p.m.

Jim Kerhin (on Plectrum four-string banjo) is the leader and vocalist for the group.

He’s performed with many groups in the area. Jim is also the manager of the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus and sings lead with them. John Kovalchik (on tuba) recently retired from the State College School District after a long career in the music department.

He’s performed in most every band in the area that uses a tuba. Jim Chapman from Lock Haven (on soprano sax) is a familiar face on the State College music scene and has also performed in most area Big Bands and Dixieland bands. All the members of Anything Goes are multi-instrumentalists and have a combined total of more than 125 years of professional performing. Having this kind of talent and experience on one stage at one time truly creates an environment where “Anything Goes.”

BLACK COFFEE – North Stage 2:30 p.m.

Black Coffee is a soul, blues, and funk band based out of central Pennsylvania.

Fronted by singer Caitlin Cuneo, the band creates an energized show, spanning from slow blues/jazz numbers to all-out funk grooves.

The rhythm section supports Miss Cuneo with their subtle hooks, pulsating rhythms and tasteful solos – and the band’s passion for performing live is evident from their dynamic performances. www.nocreamorsugar.net SECOND WINDS BAND – South Stage 2:30 p.m.

The Second Winds is a nine-piece combo of experienced musicians on their “second wind.” The band – along with two vocalists – has great fun playing swing/jazz tunes of the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s – the timeless tunes of their youth. The band also features popular polkas and novelty tunes. Come, listen, and ENJOY. peopleschoicefestival.com

RILEY ROTH – North Stage 4 p.m.

Riley Roth is an up-and-coming young singer/songwriter from central Pennsylvania, performing contemporary pop/country music, lyrically appropriate for audiences of all ages.

In April 2011, Riley released her debut CD, LOVE. Although Riley is only the tender age of 12, she’s already writing some of her own songs! She works directly with a song coach out of Nashville. She also collaborates with Nashville songwriters and publishers to secure original music and performs some cover songs.

Rounding out her talents, Riley had a lead role in a viral video commercial. She was an orphan and workhouse boy in a professional production of Oliver!, played Annie in Annie,” and Gabriella in High School Musical. Riley is also an author of a book, which was published by her local library after winning a local book-writing contest. She is an A student and a charming girl with a magnetic personality. www.rileyroth.com ELVIS IMPERSONATOR, BRAD CRUM – South Stage 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Brad Crum is an experienced performer with more than 40 years as a band leader and musician and 11 years as an Elvis impersonator. Raised in Halifax, PA, he played drums at the age of 12 in the family band and formed his own band by age 16. Elvis was a major influence throughout his musical career but he never imagined that one day he would impersonate “The King of Rock n Roll.” It started when his wife asked him to pretend to be “Elvis” at her gift shop. He realized there might be a market for his impersonation. Brad purchased 23

his first Elvis jumpsuit in 2000 and now owns six jumpsuits and other tribute show outfits. Though a machinist by trade, he started performing full-time in 2004, more than 150 Vegas-style shows a year, plus gospel concerts. Brad’s three-and-half octave vocal range and intonation is a true talent. www.RememberElvis.com

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STEVE HENNESSY as CHARACTER ED North Stage 6 p.m.

Steve Hennessy’s “Fun With Character Ed” is an all-new, fun, interactive musical program on the qualities of Character Education featuring songs that deal with courage, friendship, good manners, motivation, teamwork, patience, loyalty, honesty, and humor. All these qualities and traits are presented in different musical styles from reggae to hip hop, rock to gospel. www.stevehennessy.com

arranged for tuba quartet including classical, popular standards, jazz, Dixieland, swing, and music for the winter holidays. They have performed at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, First Night State College, the South Hills Music Picnic Series, as well as holiday parties and other social events.

TREE – South Stage 1 p.m.

TREE, out of Johnstown freatures musicians who combine elements of traditional Irish, Celtic rock, bluegrass, and old-time music into a lively and unique sound that’s truly their own. With instrumentation including guitar, fiddle, bass, and drums, this tight-knit group creates a barrage of up-beat and eclectic music that is sure to have your toes tapping from the first note to the last. Maintaining a vigorous

Friday, July 15

TOOT-IN-COMMON – South Stage 11:30 a.m.

After returning from a tour of the Baltic States with the International Flute Orchestra, Judy Moore was inspired to form a flute choir in State College. Toot-in-Common is the result.

Flute players from central Pennsylvania meet weekly for recitals. Their repertoire consists of popular and classical favorites arranged for flute choir and works written especially for flute choir. Instrumentation includes one piccolo, six to eight C flutes, two alto flutes, one bass flute, and one cello.

During the past year, Toot-in-Common has performed at First Night, The People’s Choice Festival, State College Rotary, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, and Bellefonte’s Victorian Christmas. www.toot-in-common.com BELOW CENTRE – North Stage 11:30 a.m.

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practice and performance schedule, TREE has performed at a wide variety of local and regional venues and festivals since their debut in early 2005. But for this band, success comes with the sheer enjoyment of the music they play, which shines through each time they hit the stage. TREE consists of Matt Harnett on vocals and acoustic guitar, Jen Harnett on fiddle, Jason Pinto on bass, and Mike Dixon on drums.

JR, JAMES & SHARON – North Stage 1 p.m.

J.R. Mangan has been entertaining the people of State College and surrounding cities since 1984. He played with Stolyn Hours and Space Goop before beginning his career as a solo entertainer. Sharon (Clendenning) Bove joined J.R. to become “J.R. and Sharon” in the summer of 1994, where they played to packed houses until 2001. After Sharon moved away, J.R. sang with many different singers and musicians such as Dana Hawk, Deborah Cade, Katie Martin and currently Natalie Berrena as the very popular J.R. and Natalie Band. James Miller joined J.R. and Natalie on Bass and vocals 10 years ago and drummer John Lynch joined

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the band in 2009. This year, J.R. will appear with Sharon, James on bass, and John Lynch on drums. Long-time friend and musician John Xanthropoulos (otherwise known as Johnny X) will be joining J.R. on keyboards for this unique line-up of local favorites, playing rock, country, and original music.

TOLINS’ BLUEGRASS REVUE – North Stage 2:30 p.m.

Members are Paul Brigman (bass), Adam Laird (mandolin), Andy Tolins (guitar), Vinnie Searfoss (banjo) and Steve Buckalew (fiddle).

Holding down a steady gig at Zeno’s in State College on Wednesday night since the 1990s, the Tolins’ Bluegrass Revue showcases some of the finest pickers in the Centre region.

The band plays bluegrass, old and new, along with regional fiddle tunes and their own compositions.

PURE CANE SUGAR – South Stage 2:30 p.m.

Pure Cane Sugar’s sultry voices, soulful harmonies, and powerful lyrics, evoke exquisite vocals. When all three songstresses, Kate Twoey, Molly Countermine, and Natalie Berrena, combine as Pure Cane Sugar the result is “an assemblage of masterful melodies and haunting harmonies that inspire sweet dreams.” With accompanying artists Daniel Collins on fiddle and Daryl Branford on drums, their original, artful arrangements

are captured on a backdrop of perfectly textured synergy and rhythm. www.facebook.com/purecanesugar

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SWINGIN’ DIXIE – North Stage 4 p.m.

The New Les Shaw Swing Band combines Chicago-style jazz with a taste of Dixie performed by some of the area’s finest jazz musicians. They feature arrangements from great bands like Count Basie and Duke Ellington. This band reminds you that jazz is jazz but “Swing is King”, so Keep Jazz Swingin’.

JOE BONSON & COFFEE RUN – South Stage 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

One of central Pennsylvania’s best country music bands, Nashville recording artist, Joe Bonson and Coffee Run treat your ears to a taste of traditional country music to the tune of a seven-piece band. Don Chance of Country Music Writer reviewed Joe Bonson and Coffee Run’s Love Train album with comments such as: “The most immediately

recognizable aspect of Coffee Run’s musical style is undoubtedly Joe Bonson’s voice. Not only his timbre, but also his phrasing, distills the essence of that country honky-tonk style pioneered by Lefty Frizell and Merle Haggard.”

The band has opened up for Tracey Byrd, Confederate Railroad, Steve Holy, and others.

Joe Bonson and Coffee Run received national

MAGICIAN RICHARD BENNINGHOFF – North Stage 6 p.m.

Richard Benninghoff became interested in performing magic in 1973. Since graduating High School in 1979, he has been performing full time at numerous casinos, resort hotels, conventions, clubs, malls and private parties.

He has also performed for television talk shows and commercials.

Benninghoff, of State College, enjoys an enthusiastic and rewarding fulltime career in the art of performing, catering socially to approximately 500 people per week on stage and on a one-to-one performing basis.

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ANDY ANGEL QUARTET – South Stage 11:30 a.m.

Andy Angelucci Quartet’s music has delighted crowds all over the USA and internationally. He is known for his big band sound, plus his keen sense of jazz. Andy has had the privilege of working with some of the outstanding entertainers in the industry from big bands to the jazz artists of our time.

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a big-band arrangement, you know you are enjoying the best. His vocal talent is a plus.

Andy retired from the road in the early ’90s. He left the musical comedy scene and returned to his “music roots.” With his newly formed dance band, Andy looks forward to many years of giving the dancers the music for their dancing and listening pleasure. www.andyangel.com PENNS VALLEY MEN’S CHORUS – North Stage 11:30 a.m.

The Penns Valley Men’s Chorus was started in about 1975 to lead the singing for the Centre County Sabbath School Program at the Grange Fair. Over the years, interest has grown and today they typically sing with 20 men at about 30 events per year. There are more than 35 active men from at least 14 churches. Their a cappella repertoire includes gospel, patriotic, seasonal, harvest home, and Civil War-era music. The chorus was directed for many years by Guy H. Rachau who passed away on February 19, 2007 while directing the

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chorus during a concert at The Oaks in Pleasant Gap. Daniel Warntz is the present director.

To honor Guy Rachau, the chorus participates in an annual concert at the Penns Valley High School. The performance raises thousands for the Guy H. Rachau Excellence in Music Scholarship for a senior music student.

cappella harmony. The Altoona Chorus also hosts an annual show, this year, on November 5, at the Altoona Area Junior High School.

They’re holding open rehearsals this summer on Tuesday’s at 7 p.m. at the Jaggard United Methodist Church, Altoona. www.altoonachorus.com

ALTOONA CHORUS, SWEET ADELINES – North Stage 1 p.m.

The Altoona chorus of Sweet Adelines International has been providing education and entertainment since 1954. This dynamic group of singers, under the direction of Ann

YOUR DAD’S FRIENDS – South Stage 1 p.m.

Your Dad’s Friends will begin their 10th year of making music together in 2011. Formed in Altoona in the summer of 2002, Your Dad’s Friends (YDF) is Central PA’s Good Times & Great Oldies Band! The band consists of founding members Don Bedell of State College on guitar and vocals, Roger Corey of Altoona on keyboards and vocals, and Rick Herbster of Altoona on guitar and vocals. They’ve welcomed new members Craig Schaffer of Altoona on bass and vocals and Dave DeCapria of Lock Haven on drums and vocals.

Through the years, YDF has entertained thousands in central PA at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, JAMA-Palooza

George, is making its first-ever appearance at the People’s Choice Festival. The Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a group of women who love perfecting and performing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition, and love of the craft. The women of the chorus meet Tuesday evenings from eight different counties to share their love of singing a

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in Indiana, Lakemont Park, the Bellefonte Cruise, Penn State Altoona’s Arts Festival, the Blair County Ballpark, Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, Thunder in the Valley, and the Lock Haven Regatta, to name a few. YDF will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along. www.yourdadsfriends.com CHIZ RIDER – North Stage 2:30 p.m.

Chiz began his trumpet ministry when he was seven years old, with a concert debut at his church. By then he had been playing the trumpet for three years, having discovered his father’s high school instrument in a closet when he was four.

National touring began in his last years in high school. His first recording at age 15, was a custom CD titled, Chiz, soon followed by Colors in Brass, his debut on the Myrrh label, Chiz Rider, followed by Sold on Salvation, To The One I Praise, and A Big Band Christmas. He collaborated with instrumentalists on Power Praise and Gentle Worship and now has a new CD of his own called Live Worship. From the heartfelt Amazing Grace, which he played at a Billy Graham Crusade, to the high energy contemporary sounds of SOS, which he plays at youth concerts, the music and ministry of Chiz Rider is reaching people for Christ.

BLACK CAT BELLY DANCE & FRIENDS – South Stage 2:30 p.m.

Black Cat Belly Dance offers instruction in Middle Eastern dance in Centre County, and is owned by professional belly dancer and teacher, Shannon Bishop. They will be showcasing belly dance styles from around the world, including Egyptian, Turkish, American Caberet, and American Improvisational Tribal

Style belly dance. Performers will include Fikriyyah of Lewisburg and Shannon Bishop of State College, as well as Bishop’s professional belly dance troupe, Pepper Lotus Tribal, and two of her student troupes. Pepper Lotus Tribal is the region’s only professional belly dance troupe – highly regarded for allimprovisational belly dance shows. Through non-verbal cues, the dancers “talk” to each other to create a one-of-a-kind performances featuring traditional Middle Eastern belly dance. See them at Zeno’s Pub in State College, as well as at Kaarma Indian Restaurant, where they are the house dancers. All of the belly dancers are excited to return to the People’s Choice Festival for their sixth year!

Tr-HANDS-formation – North Stage 4 p.m.

Tr-HANDS-formation is a State College group devoted to creating music in the moment for healing, transformation, and joy.

Using instruments from around the world and

around the home, they delight, inspire and challenge their audiences to find rhythm and music all around them. The members are Chris Bittner, Jennifer Bittner, Marty Gillespie, Cathy Herrera, and Carol Lindsay. Their combined musical careers span more than 150 years and the music genres from classical, rock, African, Celtic, folk, world, and jazz. In recent years, they’ve performed at the PA Festival of the Arts, People’s Choice Festival, Centre County

Grange Fair, Lebanon College, First Night State College, East West Crossings Tea & Book Store, and the Center for Well-Being. See their video at www.MySpace.com/TrHANDSformation.

HYBRID ICE – South Stage 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Hybrid Ice has captivated audiences for years with their style and musicianship.

The PA-based progressive rock group toured endlessly playing original and cover songs in concert halls and clubs across the Eastern U.S. Their 1982 debut album was heralded as nothing short of ‘amazing’ and spawned the hit Magdelene which garnered them considerable radio airplay. Their follow-up album, No Rules was released in 1988. International recording group Boston re-recorded Magdelene for release on their 1998 Walk On album. A successful reunion tour was organized in 2002 with the five original recording members of the band, Chris Alburger, Rusty Foulke, Rick Klinger, Robert Richardson, and Jeff Willoughby. Today, they are ‘on the road again’ in support of their new Mind’s Eye CD release. www.hybridice.net BRIO DANCE COMPANY – North Stage 6 p.m.

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CHURCH SERVICE: music by ALLAN SCOTT BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Stage 10:30 a.m.

Joint service led by Pastor Monica Ouellette of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC and Pastor Brent Book of Zion Lutheran Church with music by the Allan Scott Band. Allan Scott is a recording artist & worship leader based in State College.

Since 2003, The Allan Scott

Band has been leading worship and ministering at churches, college and youth groups, festivals, conferences, and retreats throughout the Mid-Atlantic states and Ohio.

Allanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s testimony was recently featured on CBNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The 700 Club. The Allan Scott Band is: Allan Scott (lead vocals, guitar), Ray Ceglar (bass), Hayden Miller (lead guitar, bgvâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), and Caleb Bush (drums). www.allanscottmusic.com VOXOLOGY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South Stage noon

Voxology has been honing its craft for 13 years, winning accolades along the way.

Kevin Neidig is an award-winning multiinstrumentalist and Les Vonderlin has won songwriting and vocal contests in Maryland and Florida. Voxologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unparalleled vocals and instrumentation set them apart from the evergrowing list of Americana artists.

They were featured at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah and have shared the stage with the legendary Doc Watson, Peter Rowan and his

Texas Trio, Grammy winning Alison Brown Quartet, and renowned folk artist Tom Paxton, among others. Voxology has been featured at music and arts festivals in 10 states, from their home state of Pennsylvania to Florida to Utah and places in between. www.voxology.com KJ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Stage 12:30 p.m.

KJ has established herself as one of the true â&#x20AC;&#x153;positive leaders and motivational musiciansâ&#x20AC;? of the U.S. Folk Circuit and Motivational Speaking circuit today. Besides entertaining and speaking throughout the United States, KJ has also toured extensively in the British Isles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially her â&#x20AC;&#x153;second homeâ&#x20AC;? of Scotland, where she maintains a secondary base of operations.

With six- and 12-string guitars as her main instruments, KJ often brings many others: Appalachian lap dulcimer, autoharp, Djembe drum, banjo, penny whistles, egg shakers, or keyboard. Many times, a cappella tunes enter her performance, as well as many light-hearted audience participation tunes.

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The Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus was chartered in 1964 in State College as one of the 700 chapters at that time of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America (now the Barbershop Harmony Society). It is a widely recognized, ever-growing, singing fraternity of men drawn together by their love of the fourpart, a cappella, close-harmony style of music known as barbershop. The Nittany Knights currently has a membership of approximately 40 voices. Its members come from State College, Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Logantown, Dubois, and Lewistown. Some singers in the Altoona Horseshoe Chorus are dual members.

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The play list includes a variety of styles – something for everyone, from classic rock n roll to big band hits from the ’40s, Dixieland, polkas, swing, and a little bit of the blues.

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In 2010 they gave more than 30 performances in the Centre region. The Nittany Knights is always looking for men who like to sing.

Join them at their Monday evening rehearsals at 7:15 p.m. at the South Hills School of Business and Technology, State College. www.NittanyKnights.org 14TH STREET JAZZ BAND – North Stage 2 p.m.

The 14th Street Jazz Band is a nine-piece group. Fran, Bill, Mike and Ed make up the horn section. The rhythm section consists of Dan, Todd, Jay, and Bill. They pull everything together with Christie on vocals. Members are from Clearfield, Houtzdale, and DuBois. The

band has been active for the past seven years and the current members have been playing together for the last four. The 14th Street Jazz Band has played for all kinds of occasions. You may have seen them as the featured band at the Clearfield Groundhog Trails Wine Festival

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LITTLE GERMAN BAND – North Stage 3:30 p.m.

The Little German Band of State College is celebrating its 50th year of “Oompah Music.” Al Brogdon, the band’s founder, organized a group of HRB-Singer employees

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Today LGB plays 15 to 20 engagements per year. Long term, the band played for 40-plus Memorial Days in Boalsburg, 28 consecutive Festival of the Arts in State College, all the People’s Choice Festivals in Boalsburg, and all but three of the Bellefonte Gazebo Summer Concerts. Today Bob Frederick is the director and Vonnie Henninger is the band manager. www.thelittlegermanband.com peopleschoicefestival.com

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Chip considers himself a pretty serious guy, but give him a marker and some BIG paper – and his whimsical side comes out. He will happily twist and exaggerate your facial features while teasing and entertaining with sarcastic remarks and quirky expressions. It will have you twisting in your seat awaiting the final product.

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Chip draws at festivals, parties, proms, after-prom and graduation parties, universities, weddings, picnics, Penn State Dance Marathon, Second Mile Golf Tournament, and other charitable events throughout the year. He paints studio watercolor caricatures for individual and company gifts.

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The circle of artisans encloses a center court of children’s activities and events – and plenty of wide open spaces to run and play. Thanks to Children’s Event sponsor, Sylvan Learning Center, the People’s Choice Festival has plenty of children’s attractions this year. The newest is Hat Crafting courtesy of the J. Barton McCann School of Art.

The kids love to jump and giggle and wear themselves out bouncing on JUMP THIS!, the big playground-style inflatables, there every day of the festival. The State College High Thespians are back to provide face painting and arts & crafts for the kids. Donations are welcome to aid their productions.

See and buy artworks made by local youngsters and get the kids involved in making their own creations. Try Dye will also be there every day, offering a chance to create an original tie-dyed T-shirt.

HANDS-ON SCIENCE

The Hands-On Science Museum is one of the most popular children’s activities – a wide selection of hands-on

exhibits that combine the arts with science and math. There are activities that will interest kids of all ages and parents, too! Inside the tent there are a group of activities that celebrate the lighter side of

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math showing all the fun kids can have with probability, logic, and geometry.

All this comes to the festival courtesy of PSU Altoona, Quaint Corner Children’s Museum, and the originator of the idea, Ellen McHenry. These exhibits are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

CHARACTER DAY

Don’t miss Character Day on Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the center court! Bring your camera and let the kids meet their favorite TV characters and mascots. The characters come and go all day long – from Smokey the Bear and Little Caesar at 10 a.m. to the The Pirate Parrot and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup later in the day.

(See the article on page 34) LITTLE SMILIN’ CHOO CHOO

The festival is pleased to welcome back the hit kiddie ride, the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo.

Kids of all ages can ride The Little Smilin’ Choo Choo. Remember, “You’re Never Too Old to Ride the Train!” The trackless train accommodates adults, too. Let it take you around the festival.

There’s a nominal charge per rider. The train station is in the center of the festival.

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workers, and through their efforts, more than 1,200 greyhounds have been given loving homes. Five satellite locations operate throughout Pennsylvania, covering 25 counties, with hundreds of volunteers.

After years using foster homes, they now have a 20-acre farmette near State College.

See these wonderful pets-to-be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in the children’s area. For more information, visit nittanygreys.org.

TUMBLEBUS

Don’t miss The Tumblebus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. This cheerfully decorated bus holds a gym with fun equipment including a climbing wall, ropes and rings, trampoline, zip line, monkey bars, and much more.

PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES

Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission is back this year, every day of the festival, offering a petting zoo and pony rides.

ENTERTAINMENT

There are many entertainers on both stages that the whole family will enjoy, including magic

by Richard Benninghoff, young entertainers Riley Roth and Chiz Rider, and Steve Hennessey as Character Ed.

Truly a festival for families, bring grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, kids and cousins.

The food choices alone will please everyone. Have a reunion with friends, family, and neighbors on the beautiful green lawn of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg.

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“ A Magnificent, Custom-made Feast ”

Food, Glorious Festival Food!

An art-form in itself Nothing tastes better than festival food – dining picnic-style surrounded by music and happy crowds. And you can eat anything you want – in any combination.

Each of your crew can line up at your choice of more than 20 food concessions and meet in one of the dining tents for a magnificent, custommade feast.

As always, the food vendors are on the south side of the festival grounds, within earshot of the south entertainment stage. Traditional favorites like hot sausage sandwiches, fresh French fries, and funnel cakes. Or a something different, like a crabcake sandwich, haluski, and an almond smoothie.

Mix and match. Walk and munch.

The festival food is an art-form in itself!

HEARTIES Pulled pork Pizza BBQ ribs Crabcake sandwiches Entrée crepes Pierogies Haluski Stuffed cabbage Hot sausage sandwiches BBQ roast beef Gyros Steak sandwiches Pork sandwiches SAVORIES Jumbo Virginia peanuts Beef jerky Maple glazed kettle corn Fried veggies French fries Mozzarella sticks Cole slaw & salads SWEETIES Dessert crepes Sugar waffles Funnel cakes Dough boys Oreos Cinnamon buns Apple & peach dumplings Chocolate-covered bananas Chocolate cake with peanut butter icing COOLERS Soft-serve sundaes Floats Hawaiian shave ice Strawberry, raspberry & peach shakes Polish water ice REFRESHERS Lemonade Ice tea Almond smoothies Pennsylvania wines Strawberry smoothies Sodas and soda pop Spring water

July 14-17, 2011

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“ Super Photo-opps! ”

Some Real Characters Scheduled Saturday

Bring the kids and your camera on Saturday. It’s Character Day at the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts. It’s not just for kids. You might want to sneak a picture with one of your old favorites, like Ronald McDonald or Smokey the Bear!

There will be quite a few characters wandering the inner

circle, including Little Caesar from 10 a.m. to noon., the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ike the Spike from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Pittsburgh Parrot from, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Twistee from the Philly Pretzel Factory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m..

Smokey the Bear arrives at 10 a.m.

Saturday and Ronald McDonald and the Qwik Rock Qwikie will be there, too.

In fact, there may be a few more characters show up to surprise you on Saturday. It’s an irresistible photo opportunity and it’s free!

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Truck & Trailer Rentals Trailer Hitches

Stoicheff’s Auto Parts

Bike Racks Roof Racks Cargo Boxes

2131 N. Atherton St. State College, PA 16803 814-238-8448

Credit Cards Accepted

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Once again, the Accord has been named as one of

10Best cars.

2011 marks the 25th time the Accord has been included, a record unsurpassed by any other car.

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