2012 Peoples Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Visitor Guide & Map by Auto Connection Magazine

July 12–15, 2012

Pennsylvania Military Museum Grounds • Business Route 322, Boalsburg, PA

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20th Annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Thursday, July 12 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 13 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 15 – noon to 5 p.m.

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• PA Military Museum Grounds Business Route 322, Boalsburg • No admission charge, fee for parking • More than 180 Pennsylvania artists & crafters • Continuous entertainment, food, children’s activities • Presenting Sponsor: Dix Honda • Entertainment Sponsors: Fulton Bank and Alan Packer Concessions • Children’s Activities Sponsor: Snappy’s Convenience Stores • www.peopleschoicefestival.com

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20th Anniversary People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts By Sandie Biddle

There are two things that continue to make the People’s Choice Festival unique. One is that every artist, food vendor, and entertainment group has roots in Pennsylvania. Local artists began that tradition with about 60 booths in 1992, now expanded to 185 artisans in 2012, the largest number ever. The second special touch is the commitment to be family-friendly and budgetfriendly. “We wanted to offer affordable crafts and a family experience,” said Cindy Rocky, one of the festival’s co-directors, “with Pennsylvania artists only.” Cindy started out as an artist at the second festival and has been involved ever since. Dix Honda is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of the festival in this, its 20 th year. Parents and grandparents love to bring the children to People’s Choice. Though about 100,000 visitors come by during the four-day festival, it doesn’t seem crowded at all. That’s because it takes place on acres of beautiful grassy lawns in front of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. The site is ringed with trees and there are two dining tents and two entertainment tents for a quick respite from sun or rain. The center, ringed by the artisan circle, is where the kids flock – with art and science activities, youth artisan sales, face painting, big bouncy inflatables, and animals. This

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year, there’s a petting zoo, Nittany Greyhound adoptions, and pony rides. Only the pony rides come with a fee, which is donated to Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission. Mt. Nittany Medical Center is hosting a teddy bear hospital on Thursday and the State College High Thespians will present Storytime Theatre on Sunday. Look out for the Tumblebus, Little Smilin’ Choo Choo (which you can ride, too), and a presentation by the Penn State karate team on Saturday. Thanks to Snappy’s Convenience Stores for sponsoring the youth activities in center court. That’s why nearly all are free! For the 20 th anniversary the festival added an “inner arch” of artisans. This allows an additional 14 local artisans to participate, many of them for the first time! They are also bringing back the Artists In Action, where you can see three different artists each day – at work, creating their crafts. Watch for more information about who will be participating. Stunning jewelry, hand tooled leather, metal sculpture, photos and paintings for your wall, lamps and brooms, pens and candles, soaps and pottery – it’s all here, all affordable, and all made in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Many start their Christmas shopping at People’s Choice. You can see the entire list of artists in this guide and on the website, www. peopleschoicefestival.com. The festival entertainment sponsors are Fulton Bank and Alan Packer Concessions. Because of them, there is even more special entertainment at the festival this year! New for this year are nightly big-name groups – four nightly shows with two sets and intermissions – which guests can fill by traveling between stages if they want. They include Bill Haley’s Comets, David Zentner & Country Tradition, The Badlees, and Brad Crum, an amazing Elvis impersonator. In addition, there are 28 additional entertainers – rock, bluegrass, country, acoustic, jazz, barbershop, R&B, and big band – plus

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performances by young local musicians and dancers. Other new performances this year include The Lockport Drifters, Summer Rock Camp, Guitarman Rock School, and the Rampart St. Ramblers. (Guys, the belly dancers are back!) Come to the festival hungry. Where else can each member of your group get their favorites and reunite at the dining tents for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshing snacks. Of course you’ll want a hot sausage sandwich, fries, and a sundae. You love that smoked roast beef and Prospector’s ribs. Try Snyder’s funnel cakes and pizza, and you can’t go wrong with fresh squeezed lemonade. A bit of wine from Sand Castle winery would go well with a salad, crabcake sandwich, or crepes. You can take home flavors of Pennsylvania. Visit the specialty food tent where you can taste and buy local sweet and savory foods like jam, maple candy, dip mixes, hot pepper jelly, fruit shrubs, salsa, mustard, and chutneys. There are specially roasted coffee beans and Pennsylvania wines, too. The media sponsors have a bunch of live broadcasts, balloons, and prizes for you. Make sure to say “hi” to your favorite radio and TV personalities at the media tent and sign up to win tickets to attractions, Curve games, and the grand prize – a big beautiful gas grill. Magnum Broadcasting’s radio stations – 105.9 QWiK ROCK – Lion Country’s Rock Station; 970 AM WBLF; Y106.9; and 1260 AM WPHB – and WJAC-TV are the broadcast media sponsors. Stott Publications created this guide, statecollege.com did the website, and Centre County Gazette provided promotional space. 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 assist visitors around the festival grounds. Admission is free. People’s Choice Festival is open Thursday, July 12 through Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 15 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.

“We really have great entertainment lined up for our 20 th festival,” Cindy said. “We also brought back Artists In Action and added an “inner arch” of 14 more artists. We’re really excited about our 20 th People’s Choice Festival and invite everyone to celebrate with us.”

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The Child-Friendly Arts Fest Plenty of Children’s Events and Places to Play One of the main missions of the Peoples Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts is to appeal to families – offering daily attractions for children, most of which are free, thanks to Youth Area Sponsor, Snappy’s Convenience Stores. Encircled by artisan booths, entertainment tents, and food vendors, the children’s activities are in the wide-open spaces in the center of the Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds. There is plenty of room to run and play, where parents can keep track of the kids with relative ease. 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 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 at the youth artisan tent through Saturday. Saturday is also Character Day at Peoples Choice Festival. Bring your camera and look out for the Pittsburgh Pierogy, Ike The Spike, QWiKie, Merf Dog, Zippy the Zebra and Steemer of the Altoona Curve, to name a few. Then on Sunday, the State High Thespians will present Storytime Theatre for the youngsters. The only two attractions that require a small fee are the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo and the pony rides, where the fee is donated to Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission.

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accommodates adults. Let it take you around the festival. There’s a nominal charge per rider. The train station is in the center of the festival. Ashburn’s Animals On A Mission Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission is a nonprofit organization that uses animal assisted activities to enhance the well-being of people of all ages, as well providing a safe haven for animals in need, both big and small. They’re also the folks who provided the pony rides as a fundraiser for their cause. Nittany Greyhounds Nittany Greyhounds, located outside of State College in the heart of Pennsylvania, has been re-homing ex-racing dogs for 12 years. To date, they’ve found forever homes for more than 1,200 greyhounds. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and welcome volunteers who want to get involved in our activities, whether a Nittany Greyhound owner or not. They are 100% donation-based and every penny supports greyhound adoption. See a few of these gorgeous creatures in Center Court on Little Smilin’ Choo Choo Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is pleased to welcome back the State High Thespians hit kiddie ride, the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo. State High Thespians have been the In fact, people of all ages can ride The Little ‘face painters’ at People’s Choice for the Smilin’ Choo Choo. Remember, “You’re Never past seven years. In that time, the Thespians Too Old to Ride the Train!” The trackless train have performed for audiences at both the 6

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Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland and the International Thespian Society Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, along with local arts festival and State Festival performances. Throughout the school year, State High Thespians perform a fall play and spring musical as well as the annual Silent Auction and Cabaret Show. This year we are proud to add a fun story theatre performance on Sunday afternoon. Dominion Science Center Dominion Science Center has been at the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Festival since 2001. Founder Ellen McHenry and her family provide a wide variety of hands-on science exhibits and activities to festival goers. All exhibits are hand-made and are often have an artistic flair, so they fit in especially well at an arts festival. The McHenrys originally lived in Boalsburg, but now live in Lemont (in a house with more storage space for science exhibits). Their goal is to find a permanent space for their science/ nature center and be able to build a â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? (environmentally-friendly) facility that features both indoor exhibits and an outdoor area with a small petting zoo and a unique â&#x20AC;&#x153;architectural garden.â&#x20AC;? Visit dominionsciencecenter.org.

Of course, the whole family will enjoy the live entertainment, fantastic festival food, and the affordable artistry. Bring the kids, the grandkids, your dog, your friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everyone can feel safe and uncrowded in the huge grassy festival site.

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Four Days of Family Fun A Full 35 Hours of Art, Food & Music As always, the Peoples Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts will be held the second Thursday through Sunday of July – July 12 through 15 – on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Rte. 322, Boalsburg. Here is the day-to-day schedule of everything, so you can plan your visits. This family-friendly festival features art, food, music, and plenty of children’s activities (marked *). Thursday, July 12 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Artists & Food Vendors 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hands On Science Museum, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Young Artisans & Face Painting, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Teddy Bear Hospital, Center Court* 11:30 a.m. Lockport Drifters, North Stage 11:30 a.m. The Jay Vonada Trio, South Stage 1 p.m. “Rock School” Guitarman Studios, North Stage 1 p.m. Rampart Street Ramblers, South Stage 2:30 p.m. State College Senior Citizens Band, North Stage 2:30 p.m. Jay Smar Coal ‘n Folk Music, South Stage 4 p.m. Cliff Turner Band R&B Soul Review, North Stage 5 p.m. The Badlees, Set One, South Stage

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(intermission 6 – 7 p.m.) 6 p.m. Chiz Rider, North Stage 7 p.m. The Badlees, Set Two, South Stage Friday, July 13 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Artists & Food Vendors 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hands On Science Museum, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Young Artisans & Face Painting, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Tumblebus, Center Court* 11:30 a.m. Heritage Brass, North Stage 11:30 a.m. Black Coffee, South Stage 1 p.m. Summer Rock Camp with Matt Price & Jeff Gible, North Stage 1 p.m. JR & Sharon Band, South Stage 2:30 p.m. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus, North Stage 2:30 p.m. Puffer Fish 4 p.m. Tussey Mt. Moonshiners, North Stage

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5 p.m. David Zentner & Country Tradition, Set One, South Stage (intermission 6 – 7 p.m.) 6 p.m. Your Dad’s Friends, North Stage 7 p.m. David Zentner & Country Tradition, Set Two, South Stage Saturday, July 14 Today is Character Day for the Kids – bring your camera! 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Artists & Food Vendors 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hands On Science Museum, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Young Artisans & Face Painting, Center Court* 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nittany Greyhound Adoptions, Center Court

6 p.m. Bill Haley’s Comets & The Comet’s Rock ‘n Roll Show, Set One, South Stage (intermission 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.) 6:45 p.m. Centre County Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program, North Stage 7:15 p.m. Bill Haley’s Comets & The Comet’s Rock ‘n Roll Show, Set Two, South Stage

Sunday, July 15 10:30 a.m. St. Johns Church of Christ & Zion Lutheran Church services, North Stage Noon – 5 p.m. Artists & Food Vendors Noon – 5 p.m. Hands On Science Museum & Face Painting, Center Court* Noon Tree, The Band, North Stage 11:30 a.m. Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines, South Stage 1 p.m. State High Thespians Story Theatre, Youth Tent, Center Court* 1:30 p.m. Elvis Impersonator, Brad Crum, photo by Sam Stitzer Set one, South Stage (intermission 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.) 11 a.m. Brio Dance Company, South Stage 2:30 p.m. Keystone Society of Swing, North Noon Voxology, North Stage Stage 12:30 p.m. Andy Angel Quartet, South Stage 3:30 p.m. Elvis Impersonator, Brad Crum, 1:30 p.m. Black Cat Belly Dance & Friends, Set one, South Stage North Stage 2 p.m. Deacons of Dixieland, South Stage 2:30 p.m. PSU Karate team, Center Court 2:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Pierogie, character appearance, Center Court* 3 p.m. Dan & Galla Musical Show, North Stage 3:30 p.m. Singer Songwriter K.J. – a song for all ages 4:30 p.m. Pure Cane Sugar, North Stage

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Baskets Hoffner’s Handwoven Baskets Cheryl Hoffner Needmore, PA thoffner@supernet.com

Karl Family Baskets Kristine Karl Bellefonte, PA

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Koladish Baskets Chris Koladish Brookville, PA

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Wood Weaving Wanda Summers Denver, PA psufam4@ptd.net

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Clay Aaronsburg Pottery Scot Paterson Aaronsburg, PA

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Bonny Slopey Mardis Bonny Slopey Mardis Lock Haven, PA d_yarnell@comcast.net

Carole Hodes Designs Carole Hodes Pittsburgh, PA cbhodes@comcast.net

David Webster Pottery David Webster Sayre, PA

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Earth Tones Pottery Francine Zajac Washington, PA

White Swan Illuminations Gina Marie Chalfant Pittsburgh, PA

Earthenware Kathy Martinez Johnstown, PA

Wild Duck Pottery Diane Wild-Lister Warrington, PA

Groundhog Blues Pottery Allen Weichman Reeders, PA

Winegar Pottery Linda Winegar Graysville, PA

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chriswe@pdt.net www.groundhogbluespottery.com

Lakeland Pottery John Koren Greenville, PA lakepot@verizon.net

Lion Paw Pottery Jacalynn McCord Elizabethtown, PA

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New Salem Stoneware Merlin Oldham Leeper, PA

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Perdian’s Clayworks Bernard Perdian Hermitage, PA

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Pots by de Perrot Steve de Perrot Lititz, PA

potsbydeerrot@dejazzd.com www.potsbydeperrot.com

Pottery and Cane Tim Roth Greensburg, PA timsroth@aol.com

Second Wind Pottery Jill Moodie-Pellegrino Red Lion, PA pellyfarm@comcast.net

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Yearick Pottery Mary Ellen Yearick Shamokin Dam, PA ayearick@ptd.net

Felt Shades of Nature Linda Doucette Millville, PA

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Fiber 2B’s Country Crafts Betty Robinson Milesburg, PA 32 Degrees Kris Rivera Hellertown, PA

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All Strings Considered Brigitta Nostring Meyersdale, PA

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Designs by Stephanie Stephanie Spingola North Versailles, PA

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Gaussa’s Celestial Creations Carolyn Gaussa Pittsburgh, PA kimgcc@juno.com

Jacqueline Koontz Jacqueline Koontz Everett, PA

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Jesamie Handwovens Pamela Bartl Chambersburg, PA

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C & C Studios, Inc. Cindy Hornaman Allentown, PA

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Cheryl ‘B’ Good Glassworks Cheryl Bower Hughesville, PA

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Kim’s Pockets Kim Bowersox Spring Mills, PA

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Pennsylvania Dutch Rugs Judy Horning Fleetfoot, PA judy_horning@yahoo.com

Penny French’s back mountain bears Penny French Trout Run, PA

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Maria Livrone: Visons In Art Maria Livrone Plains, PA

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Tie-Dyes Ildiko Seitzer Williamsport, PA Valknitz Valeria Merrell Williamsport, PA

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Whimsy Knits Sally James Pine Grove Mills, PA

Glass by Erica, LLC Erica Biery Northampton, PA

Jenn Feldman Glass Jennifer Feldman Wapwallopen, PA

S. Wise Enterprises Susan Wise State College, PA

Theresa’s Woolen Crafts Theresa Malik Bridgeville, PA

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The Wandering Vine Kathy Dinsmore Punxsutawney, PA

Christie Glass Works Studio Dennis Christie Nazareth, PA

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Stained Glass Creations Joanne Ford New Tripoli, PA jofoglass@hotmail.com

The Ornamental Lady Barbara Talijan Bethlehem, PA

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Jewelry Barry Gebhart - Silversmith Barry Gebhart Bethlehem, PA bgjewelry@msn.com www.bgjewelry.com

Beadwear Victoria Neely Williamsport, PA

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Beth Moser Designs Beth Moser Williamsport, PA

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Bonnie Hedden Designs Bonnie Hedden Wellsboro, PA

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Cheryl Brooks Cheryl Brooks Mifflintown, PA Country Vale Designs Pam Rosado New Columbia, PA Dakota Moon Diana Contine New Hope, PA

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Diane Wilson Porcelain Jewelry Diane Wilson Pittsburgh, PA goddessofclay@yahoo.com

Elizabeth’s Lace Elizabeth Zipay Schuylkill Haven, PA

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ICIS Lisa Schwartz Upper Black Eddy, PA icis@ptd.net

Japanese Hammered Designs Rumiko Lawson Dubois, PA

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Jules Artwear Jule Hanford Montoursville, PA

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Kerensamere Studios Jennifer Daggs New Cumberland, PA artist@kerensamere.com kerensamere.com

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Kimberley Jade Design Kimberley Jade-Berkich Liverpool, PA

Silver and Bold Michael Stephens Edinburg, PA

Kindred Spirit Designs Dona Jones Oley, PA

Silver Moon Studio Ronetta Krause Walnutport, PA

Laurie Leonard Designs Laurie Leonard Jeannette, PA

Simply Sterling Designs by Suzette Suzette Mason Williamsport, PA

Little Beaver’s Leather Ronald Beaver Kreamer, PA

Sneeks Store Gloria Coover North East, PA

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Metalificent Melicent Sammis Centre Hall, PA

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Naomi’s Crystal Cove Naomi Gallagher Pleasant Gap, PA

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Pamela Iobst Designs Pam Iobst Whitehall, PA

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Strausbaugh’s Glass Trish Strausbaugh Muncy, PA

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Sue Stone Suzanne Stone Narberth, PA

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Precious Jewels Frances Lape Jersey Shore, PA

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Reflections in Silver Ted Walker Mechanicsburg, PA

Wire Artist Brian Mariano Bloomsburg, PA

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Brown’s Leather Eileen Brown Trout Run, PA

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G P Leather Shop Glenn Peachey Belleville, PA

MacClay Leather Design Clay Rosenbarker East Petersburg, PA Where Dragons Tread Russ Holzer Altoona, PA whinewine@msn.com sheredragonstread.com

Metal Cornerstone Forge Dennis Wildnauer Germansville, PA

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Don Rea Designs Don Rea Damascus, PA

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Dragon’s Breath Forge Tim Bradford Pleasant Gap, PA

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G Wiz Workshop Robert Greenawalt Ruffs Dale, PA

Aimee’s Crafts Aimee Stutzman Somerset, PA

MJ Designs Mark Panty Etters, PA

Metal Expressions Ltd. Ron Stinson Carlisle, PA

Cinnamon Treasures Bunny Switzenberg Lancaster, PA

Mulberry Meade Studio Linda Hocevar St Michael, PA

Metal Illusions Elizabeth Martofel Columbia, PA

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Roland Metal Art Roland Paronish Carrolltown, PA

Fresh Ink Sierra Krause Allentown, PA

Nina Bella Design Narintra Gold Westbury, PA

Good’s Waxworks Ginny Good Adamstown, PA

Old Buttermould Pattern Products Bruce Plunkert Littlestown, PA

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Horner’s Pens Richard Horner Rimersburg, PA

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Poplar Hollw Studio Kim Gladfelter Gleenville, PA poplar@Huges.net poplarhollowstudio.net

Silhouettes Igor Nasibyan Erie, PA Spiderdance Ranch Linus Meldrum Port Royal, PA

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Bruce Garrabrandt Bruce Garrabrandt Terre Hill, PA

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Nature Photographers Doris Trueblood State College, PA

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Food Concessions Sheri’s Fun Food Crabcake Sandwich, Lemonade and Iced Tea

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Packer’s Concessions Hot Sausage Sandwich, Steak Sandwich, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, Soda, Lemonade, Orangeade Scott’s Roasting, LLC Pork Sandwich, Slaw, Soda, Water, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Sweet Tea

Hassinger Concessions Maple Glazed Kettle Korn (popcorn)

Sherlock Foods BBQ Roast Beef, Iced Tea, Water

Kruse’s Plain & Fancy Pierogies, Halulski, Stuffed Cabbage, Fries, Blooming Onion, Fried Veggies, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Fried Oreos

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A Handful of Organizers

A Massive Volunteer Effort for a Huge Successful Festival Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe that just six committee members can generate the music, food, artists, marketing, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities that make up the 20th Anniversary Peoples Choice Festival. These folks have been with the festival for decades, a few since the very beginning, so every year they can learn and grow from experiences in the past. Besides these hard-working committee members, there are dozens of volunteers to man info booths, drive shuttle carts, relay messages, set up and tear down, and so much more. If you are interested in helping out

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Something Old, Something New 20th Anniversary Festival Becomes “Local Show” for Many By Sandie Biddle

Twenty years ago, I just happened to be chatting with my colleague, Carol Young, near the ad sales counter at the CDT, when an arty looking fellow with a little dog under his arm strolled purposefully though the front door – a man with a mission, I thought. Indeed. It was George Marion, a local artist, who wanted to place an ad for a brand new arts festival, the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts – to be held on a grassy lawn in Boalsburg. It seemed that there were far more local artists than could possibly be accommodated at the State College festival. They wanted a venue to share their creations. Cindy Rockey, who at the time had already organized a few such events, like the Nittany Valley Holiday Fest at Penn’s Cave, gave advise to an artisan friend, Naomi Gallagher, about starting up the new “people’s choice” festival. They noted that one of those early holiday events was held on the PA Military Museum grounds and benefited the Friends of the Military Museum. The location had proven to be a fine one – and remains an exceptional venue to this day.

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Cindy also recommended a few artists to Naomi, and the ball started rolling. Cindy signed up as an artist, to showcase her handmade stuffed animals, household decorations, and her specialty, Christmas items. George, and his wife Nancy, energetic

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local artisans, were up to the challenge of organizing the first event – and picked up the ball and ran with it. George placed an ad in the CDT and there was a write-up in the paper as well. John Madison, who was new to the area in 1993, had been helping his wife, Georgia, sewing her handmade welder’s hats. “We were just getting into the hat-making business, John said, “and I saw the article in the paper. We went to George and Nancy’s house and took our hats with us.” The Madisons were accepted into the first show. Cindy and John are now the co-directors of the People’s Choice Festival, both with the fest from the very beginning. They took over a few years ago when George and Nancy retired and moved south. John and Georgia also own MADison’s HAT’R in downtown State College, selling popular hat styles, including their own Happy Valley helmet hats and hoodies in blue and white, complete with lions’ ears. With all the work they do to present each festival, neither one exhibits at the show anymore. Their artistic labor of love has become the show itself. “It’s funny, everyone thinks John and I are married,” Cindy said with a laugh. Not so. Cindy’s husband, Don, is very supportive, as is Georgia, of course. “I think there were about 60 artists that first year,” John said. “They were all along the

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military museum entrance road, with about four food vendors over by the monuments. We had one little stage. It was a hay wagon. Someone made us a yellow, red, and blue canvas backdrop and a little roof. That was it, a hay wagon.” The festival now has two huge entertainment tents that seat hundreds. John and Chris Kepler, entertainment director, remember one particular year quite vividly. “One that stands out was I believe in 1995 when the storm blew the entertainment tent down at night and the fireman took the gear to the fire hall for safekeeping. We got things up and running in time to open the next morning,” Chris said. “One tent was blown clear into the creek. It blew out all Georgia’s hats, but left our tent intact,” said John. “By the time I got there, the firemen had gathered up all our hats. We were saved, thanks to the Boalsburg Fire Department.” Diana Stapleford, broadcast executive, now of Magnum Broadcasting, has been with the festival for 16 years as marketing

and sponsorship director. She’s responsible for publicity and for raising funds for the festival. People’s Choice runs on donations and sponsorships. “The more donations and sponsors we get, the more we can improve the show year after year. We appreciate this support more than you know,” Diana said. Some of her contributions include initiating Children’s Character Day, coordinating multiple live radio broadcasts, securing a television station sponsor, suggesting the specialty food tent, and one year, a cameo appearance by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Dan Yarnell has taken over the organization of the children’s events in Center Court – from the science museum to youth artisans, canine rescue services to pony rides, face painting to crafts workshops. It’s a haven for kids that families really appreciate. One of Cindy’s not-so-fond memories happened when she was getting used to driving the golf cart around the grounds. She ran over a child’s food plate! The food was replaced, no harm done. My (then) husband, Steve, and I booked the entertainment at People’s Choice for a few years. The festival is dear to my heart as well. I spent many happy hours sipping fresh lemonade, helping out at the media tent, writing and voicing the People’s Choice radio commercials, and marveling at how so few volunteers could create such a huge but homey event. “At first, this was a ‘silly little arts festival’ that nobody thought would come to much of anything,” John said. “Thanks to George and Nancy, it’s become ‘the local show’ in my opinion. Many local folks come every year, every day. The people have really supported the People’s Choice Festival, and we appreciate it.” Thanks to the Marions for their energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Sadly, Nancy passed away last year and George now lives in Florida. They’d be proud of their legacy, and, 20 shows later, how the ‘second generation’ of volunteers is taking it to the next level, while preserving the original goals – exclusively Pennsylvania vendors and entertainers, affordable crafts, and a wholesome family experience.

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Retired Athletes, Full of Love Misconceptions of an Historic Dog By Toni Duchi

Do you know which dog is called the 40-mile-an-hour couch-potato? It’s the same dog that is one of the oldest breeds in the world and the most bred. But interestingly, most people have never even seen one up close. It’s the GREYHOUND – a sleek and slim example of poetry in motion. If you have never seen one run, you have missed a beautiful sight. If you look into the soft brown eyes of a retired racer, your heart will melt.

than others, of course, but in general, they are content to just be dutiful companions. If you have a fenced yard, that will be more than enough space for them to get out any excess energy. Greyhounds are not mistreated at the track either. They are cared for like the athletes they are. When they are finished racing, they are Greyhounds have been used for hunting retired into the arms of adoption groups all and racing around the world for more than over the country, 100 years, although in recent years, many to spend the tracks have closed. Today, only seven states rest of their allow dog racing; however, thousands of these lives just being dogs are still born each year. A greyhound is calm. At one retired if they don’t run fast enough, if they get time, thousands injured, or if they get too old to win. of these dogs That’s where Nittany Greyhounds comes were euthanized in. Each year, dozens of greyhounds are or “rented” to shipped from Florida laboratories, to Pennsylvania for but now, more re-homing. Nittany are being released to groups like ours. Greyhounds has If you are interested in seeing greyhounds been in existence up close, come see us at Peoples Choice since 1997, and Festival on Saturday. since then, we have If you can’t make it placed more than when we are here, visit 2,000 greys in loving our website at www. homes. nittanygreys.org for There are many more information about misconceptions how to adopt one of about greys. Some these magnificent animals. Nittany Greyhounds think that they need lots of room to run. No also has a kennel near Stormstown, and visits way. They take retirement seriously and are are encouraged! Call us at 814-933-6981. perfectly content to just be with you. Others think that greyhounds are hyperactive. Again, retirement suits them and they will sleep, rest, or just hang out for about 23 hours a day. Some are more active

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More Than 20 Food Stands Plus Specialty Food Tent People’s Choice is a fair foodie’s dream – dozens of tasty snacks, meals, and refreshments in one spot – lined up by the trees at the south side of the festival grounds. There are two dining tents nearby, where friends and families gather after making their favorite choices. There’s also the South Stage entertainment tent in between – dinner theatre alfresco! It’s most lavish picnic you can imagine, with the best that Pennsylvania caterers, cooks, and bakers have to offer. You can go “old school” with hot sausage sandwiches, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and funnel cakes. Go international with Polish haluski, Greek gyros, and Hawaiian shave ice. Or how about upscale goodies like crabcake sandwiches, crepes, and frozen cheesecake? Breakfast, lunch, supper, and refreshing Grillers Pulled Pork Ribs Barbecued Chicken Hot Dogs Barbecue Roast Beef Hamburgers

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Main Attractions Crabcake Sandwiches Sweet and Savory Crepes Pizza Peirogies Haluski Stuffed Cabbage Hot Sausage Sandwiches Cheesesteaks Regular & Chicken Gyros Finger Foods Chicken or Steak on a Stick Beef Jerky Almonds Mozzarella Sticks Popcorn

snacks are available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday t h r o u g h Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday – every hour of the festival. You can also take some PA-made yumminess home with you. Visit the specialty food tent nearby for sweet and savory food products. You’ll find dip chillers and dip mix, maple products, coffee beans, jellies, mustards, wines, sauces, salsa, chutneys, vinaigrettes, and flavored olive oils – all created in Pennsylvania kitchens, farms, and wineries.

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Entertainment Schedule Thursday, July 12

LOCKPORT DRIFTERS – North Stage, 11:30 a.m. Named for their favorite hangout on the west branch of the Susquehanna River, the Lockport Drifters is a three-member acoustic string band that plays a variety of musical styles from traditional bluegrass and old timey favorites to classic rock, country, folk, and gospel standards. Best known for their strong vocals and harmony, relaxed performance style and reverence for fun, the group also adds unique arrangements and instrumentals to their traditionally spirited music. Members are Phil Reeder: bass, guitar, vocals; Dale Haines: guitar, vocals; and Phil Ponish: dobro, vocals. The Lockport Drifters make their homes in Clinton and Center counties and can be heard locally at various venues in Lock Haven, and at the Howard Fire Hall’s traditional Sunday music jams. Phil Ponish and Phil Reeder can be heard often in a variety of local bands. Check for schedules at: http://tinyurl.com/38tjpn.

ago with the desire of kids and “big” kids dreaming of playing with a real band. Thanks to Al, rock schoolers finish a project – to perform a whole song or two with confidence and pride. Al is still doing what he can along with assistance from former students and musician friends – to name a few – Mike Mitchell, Chad Caprio, and Brad Lunsford. His wife, Chrissy, took on some administrative duties and coaching for vocals and stage presence. There’s an age range from 10 years old to 70, diverse music like pop/rock, country, heavy metal, blues, alternative, originals, and beyond. The couple runs a rock school/vocal workshop fall/spring and summer and is gaining new venues to showcase them – like Peoples Choice!

RAMPART STREET RAMBLERS – South Stage, 1 p.m. The Rampart Street Ramblers, formerly Canal St. Hot 6, takes its name from the legendary street in old JAY VONADA TRIO – South Stage, 11:30 a.m. New Orleans where jazz music In January, The Jay Vonada Trio released originated, flourished, and carries on its grand glory today. their follow-up to The group presents traditional New Orleanstheir 2008 release style Dixieland jazz music. Founded some Jammin’. This second years ago by well-known jazz clarinet and CD is called Red saxophone stylist Dave Wilson, the Rampart Pajamas. The trio is Street Ramblers comprise the very best – a lead by trombonist Jay Vonada of Aaronsburg. Organist Alex Sell and top-notch all-star group of “traditional” music players from Central PA and beyond. The drummer Kevin Lowe round out the trio. The group plays jazz, funk and blues. Visit rotating lineup includes: Tex Wyndam (piano and cornet, from the Red Lion Jazz Band) or www.jayvonada.net. Tom Pontz (piano); Mike Evock (banjo); Drew ROCK SCHOOL, GUITARMAN STUDIOS – North Nugent (piano and cornet, from his Midnight Society Jazz Orchestra); Dave Wilson Stage, 1 p.m. Al Miller, now “semi”- retired guitar (clarinet, soprano, alto, tenor, C-melody teacher of State College for about 25+ years saxophones, late of the Canal Street Hot 6); is the brains/instructor behind this operation! Brian Priebe (trombone); John Kavolcek He started Rock School as an extension of (tuba, of the Tarnished 6); Skip Rohrich his private teaching business about six years (drums, of Blackbird Society Orchestra). Visit davewilsonmusic,org.

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STATE COLLEGE SENIOR CITIZENS BAND – North Stage, 2:30 p.m. Twelve instrumentalists plus female and male vocalists make up the State College Senior Citizens Band. The experienced musicians in the band relive their younger days by playing “Big Band” tunes of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s - plus a few polkas for variety. The band has performed at Peoples Choice for a number of years – along with gigs at Grange Fair, the Tyrone Reservoir Concerts, the Huntingdon County Fair, and other local summer venues.

strive to do justice to some of the best songs ever written – the Cliff Turner Band delivers. The lineup is Cliff Turner on bass and vocals, Duane Eberhart on sax and vocals, Greg Elliott on drums and vocals, John Agostini on sax, percussion and bass, Liz Lasher on keyboard, harmonica and vocals, Mickey Tomasetti on lead vocals, percussion and drums, and Kenny Reese, the meticulous sound man.

CHIZ RIDER – North Stage, 6 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 JAY SMAR COAL & FOLK MUSIC – South his father’s high school instrument in a closet Stage, 2:30 p.m. In the last five years, Jay Smar has toured when he was four. National touring began Scotland twice, received recognition from in his last years in high school. His first the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, recording at age 15, was a custom CD titled, performed twice at the Chiz, soon followed by Colors in Brass, his Philadelphia Folk Festival, debut on the Myrrh label, Chiz Rider, followed recorded music from by Sold on Salvation, To The One I Praise, and the Welsh BBC movie A Big Band Christmas. He collaborated with The Welsh in America, instrumentalists on Power Praise and Gentle and was selected by the Worship and has his own CD, Live Worship. Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour to be on THURSDAY HEADLINER: THE BADLEES, South their professional roster. Stage, two sets, 6 p.m. Armed with two guitars, & 7 p.m. baritone vocals, claw-hammer banjo, plus See profile on page 37. fiddling, singing, and flat-footin’ (a form of clog dancing) he offers an acoustical buffet of American music. His songs include old time Friday, July 13 mountain music, bluegrass, gospel, and coal- HERITAGE BRASS – North Stage, 11:30 a.m. For three decades the Keystone Society mining songs of Northeast Pennsylvania. He’s performed a number of times at the festival of Swing has brought the big band sounds of yesteryear to central Pennsylvania. Based in and is pleased to be back this year. State College, they have played at festivals, THE CLIFF TURNER BAND R&B SOUL REVIEW concert series, and various venues in Centre County and surrounding areas. The group – North Stage, 4 p.m. The Cliff Turner Band R&B Soul Review consists of a classic 17-piece big band is anchored by the band’s namesake, Cliff instrumentation and a featured vocalist. Turner. This seven-piece band enjoys playing Their repertoire is rooted in the big band era classic R&B, soul, funk, and the occasional of the 1930s and ’40s but extends into the classic rock song from the greatest artists evolving big band sounds over the subsequent of all time. If you’re decades. looking for a chance to get up and dance or just listen to great music performed by musicians who

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BLACK COFFEE – South Stage, 11:30 a.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 SUMMER ROCK CAMP WITH MATT PRICE & JEFF GIBLE – North Stage, 1 p.m. Jeff Gibble and Matt Price started Rock Camp in the summer of 2010 when they saw a need for their private students to expand into a group-playing environment. The original goal was to do three one-week classes during the summer; however, due to popularity, a fourth class was added. After the success of these initial summer rock camps, they started planning two winter rock camps that were held during the 2010 winter holiday break. In the summer of 2011, they expanded the camp to every week of summer vacation and offered a variety of levels from beginner to advanced. In the winter of 2010, Jeff and Matt moved the concert to the big stage at Cafe 210 West in State College. Beginning in summer 2012, multi-option, multi-level rock camps are being offered. JR & SHARON BAND – South Stage, 1 p.m. Sharon joined J.R. to become “J.R. and Sharon” in the summer of 1994 and has been singing with J.R. ever since as a popular acoustic duo. The “J.R. and Sharon Band” came into existence in the spring of 1996 when J.R. Mangan and Sharon (Clendenning) Bove added additional band members, who have changed over the years. At People’s Choice Festival, they will be accompanied by Bill Wilgus (guitar and mandolin) and Eric Bishop (guitar and accordian).

PUFFER FISH – South Stage, 2:30 p.m. Puffer Fish is an indie rock/ indie pop/ power pop band with influences from the British Invasion, underground rock, punk rock, alternative rock, art school stuff, and college radio station-type music. They mainly play in the Harrisburg area, but have been to Williamsport, Allentown, and plan to go to Baltimore and Philly. Their influences are The Beatles, The Yard Birds, old David Bowie, The Clash, The Kinks, The Talking Heads, R.E.M., Echo and the Bunnymen, and more. Matt and Stu play guitar and sings, Larry plays bass and sings, with Steve on the drums. Expect to hear a mix of original music and jangly pop favorites from the past. NITTANY KNIGHTS BARBERSHOP CHORUS – North Stage, 2:30 p.m. 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 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. The Nittany Knights is always looking for men who like to sing. Visit www.NittanyKnights.org TUSSEY MOUNTAIN MOONSHINERS – North Stage, 4 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

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bluegrass, along with some old-time 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

FRIDAY HEADLINER: DAVID ZENTNER AND COUNTRY TRADITION - South Stage, two sets, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. See profile on page 37.

Saturday, July 14

BRIO DANCE COMPANY – South Stage, 11 a.m. Brio Dance Company of State College is a non-profit contemporary dance company created to bring life-giving dance to the world. YOUR DAD’S FRIENDS – North Stage, 6 p.m. They strive to bring quality dance performance Your Dad’s Friends has been making music and education to audiences world-wide together for 10 years. Formed in Altoona in the and partner with artists and organizations summer of 2002, Your Dad’s Friends (YDF) is who care for the underprivileged. Through Central PA’s Good Times & Great Oldies Band! the rich medium of dance and theatre, Brio The band consists of Dance Company brings history to life! founding members www.briodancecompany.com Don Bedell of State College on guitar VOXOLOGY – North Stage, noon and vocals, Roger Kevin Neidig and Les Vonderlin make up Corey of Altoona this award-winning group based in Central on keyboards and Pennsylvania. They vocals, and Rick Herbster of Altoona on guitar have been performing and vocals. They’ve welcomed new members together for more than Craig Schaffer of Bellwood on bass and 15 years, and celebrated vocals and Dave DeCapria of Lock Haven on their fourth anniversary drums and vocals. Through the years, YDF while performing at the has entertained thousands in central PA at 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, JAMA-Palooza Both are two-time first place winners at the in Indiana, Lakemont Park, the Bellefonte North Bay Deer Creek Fiddler’s Convention Cruise, Penn State Altoona’s Arts Festival, in Westminster, MD, Les winning vocal Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Thunder in the competitions and Kevin winning guitar and Valley, and the Lock Haven Regatta, to name vocals. Neidig and Vonderlin have both had a few. YDF will have you dancing in the aisles original pieces featured in performances of the and singing along. www.yourdadsfriends.com Hanover Academy of Dance in Hanover. They

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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. Whether listening to his flugelhorn, trombone, or trumpet on 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 dance band, Andy looks forward to many years of giving the dancers music for their dancing and listening pleasure. www.andyangel.com BLACK CAT BELLY DANCE & FRIENDS – North Stage, 1:30 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. DEACONS OF DIXIELAND – South Stage, 2 p.m. The Deacons of Dixieland is an 8-piece traditional jazz band from Central Pennsylvania. They were formed by John Kepler in 1988 in State College. They play jazz standards plus hymns, blues, waltzes, polkas, and even a few country tunes – in a happy Dixieland style. The audience is welcome to participate by playing washboards and parading with

colorful umbrellas. They have been supplying lively entertainment for concerts, festivals, community parks, retirement homes, clubs, and tailgate parties at Penn State football games since 1988. The Deacons play a broad range of Dixieland style jazz music, including classic Dixieland selections, blues, and country music in a Dixieland style. You can visit www.deaconsofdixieland.org to meet the members, listen to cuts from CDs, browse through photos, and check out upcoming jobs! Members include Jay Caprio, Mike Loewen, Marty Gillespie, Graham Spanier, Jim Ressler, Ray Dillon, Phil Ponish, and Bill Kawa. SINGER SONGWRITERS K.J. – South Stage, 3:30 p.m. KJ has established herself as one of the true “positive leaders and motivational musicians” 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 – especially her “second home” 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. A cappella tunes many times enter her performance, as well as many light-hearted audience participation tunes. After being raised between the suburbs of Philadelphia and the small town of Mifflinburg in summers, KJ is now a resident of central Pennsylvania, near the small college town of Lewisburg. www.kjsmile.com

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DAN & GALLA MUSICAL SHOW – North Stage, 3 p.m. This husband and wife team sings and plays several instruments. They are entertainers as well as musicians. Galla (guitar, flute, balalaika, harmonica, and ukulele) and Dan (keyboard, accordion, and trumpet) love to get everyone involved. “We are a party waiting to happen,” laughs Galla. At a Dan & Galla show you can expect to hear classics from the ’50s and ’60s, country, patriotic, calypso, Russian, Big Band, polkas and much more. They have been described as “so much fun” and a “show for all ages”. The couple hails from Alexandria and performs year-round at festivals, fairs, schools and special events. For more information, visit their website at www.gallaanddan.com. PURE CANE SUGAR – North Stage, 4:30 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

CENTRE COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – North Stage, 6:45 p.m. Centre County’s Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program is held annually to honor Centre County’s outstanding high school senior young women. Visit www. centrecountyoyw.com for information SATURDAY HEADLINER: BILL HALEY’S COMETS & THE COMET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL SHOW, South Stage, two sets, 6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. See profile on page 38.

Sunday, July 15

ST. JOHNS UNITED CHURCH & ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH – North Stage, 10:30 a.m. Artists, vendors, and the public are welcome to an outdoor church service on the North Stage before the festival opens for business. ALTOONA CHORUS, SWEET ADELINES – South Stage, 11:30 a.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 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 cappella harmony. www.altoonachorus.com TREE – North Stage, noon TREE, out of Johnstown, are 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 sure to have your toes tapping from the first note to

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the last. Maintaining a vigorous 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.

SUNDAY’S HEADLINER: BILL HALEY’S COMETS & THE COMET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL SHOW, South Stage, two sets, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. See profile on page 38.

KEYSTONE SOCIETY OF SWING – North Stage, 2:30 p.m. The Keystone Society of Swing is a community based band composed of musicians from the central Pennsylvania area. We play music of the swing era (1930-50’s) The musicians hail from State College, Lock Haven, Renovo, Altoona, Williamsport, Scranton, and Harrisburg. They are considered a big band, dance band, or swing band, and say they play “just for the enjoyment of it.”

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Rock & Country, Old & New, Each With Two Sets On Stage You have the opportunity to see a full-blown concert every night of Peoples’ Choice Festival – and they’re all free! The Badlees create their own brand of rock. David Zentner and Country Tradition play old-time traditional country music. Bill Haley’s Comets take you back to the ’50s and ’60s. And Elvis lives through Brad Crum’s great performances. All are Pennsylvania natives, and all are playing two sets on the South Stage, with an intermission you can fill by traveling to the North Stage for more fine homegrown entertainment. The Badlees 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12 The Badlees are a four-piece rock band that’s been creating and performing music since 1990. Pete Palladino (vocals, Bret Alexander (guitar), Paul Smith (bass), and Ron Simasek (drums) joined forces decades ago upon encountering each other time and time again on the road.

The Badlees are very different from one another, each bringing his own unique personality and musical influences to the band. However, these differences are what makes them work so well together – surviving the ups and downs of the ever-changing music industry. They’re truly a band that’s more than the sum of its parts. In 1990, they entered their third decade of creating their unique sound. The Badlees continued to focus on what made them special, without regard to what was hot at the time.

Wrapping complex, thought-provoking lyrics in a rock band format is The Badlees “secret sauce.” In the past 22 years, they’ve continued to produce music in their special style, soon to record their tenth studio release, “See Me As A Picture: The Best, So Far,” an 18-song compilation of musical highlights of their career – a career spanning a couple of major record deals, radio hits, and national critical acclaim. www.badlees.com David Zentner and Country Tradition 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, July 13 David Zentner hails from State College. His love of country music started in his boyhood when he first heard the likes of George Strait, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Hank Williams (Sr & Jr), Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, and Ray Price, to name a few. Little did he realize that one day he would be a member of Loretta Lynn’s band and play with Ernest Tubb’s legendary band on the stage of the Grand ‘Ole Opry! David has traveled extensively as a band member with country music legends Loretta Lynn and Johnny Paycheck, playing bass and acoustic guitar. He has backed some of the biggest names in country music on the Grand ‘Ole Opry as well as radio programs. In 2008, he showcased his own special “traditional style” of country music, recording his debut CD, “My Kind of Country.” This CD features all styles of traditional country music from good ‘ole tear jerkin’ songs to mellow Texas swing sounds made famous by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys – another of David’s boyhood heroes.

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at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, enjoy these great family and spectator events: s Safe Place Kids Zone featuring a bounce house, 1pm – 3pm dunk tank, crafts, face Participants Choice judging painting and many other fun activities free to kids! 4:00 pm Award presentation at the s Car Games for adults Pennsylvania Military Museum s Seminars: Auto detailing, Upholstery & Soldering 6pm – 8pm s Raffles throughout the Cruise around Beaver and day for participants and College avenues in downtown spectators State College s Visits from area mascots and 6pm – 9pm sports teams Best of the Best show on Allen s Discount museum visits Street in downtown State College

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The Museum is located on South Atherton Street (Business Route 322) in Boalsburg, PA. Boalsburg is located in Central PA about 20 miles from Interstate 80. It is about 5 miles from State College.

For more info: www.ccysb.com or (814) 237-5731

Late entries won’t be judged, but will still be eligible for remaining door prizes.

People’s Choice Festival July 12–15, 2012

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Once again, the Accord has been named as one of

10Best cars.

2012 marks the 26th time the Accord has been included, a record unsurpassed

by any other car.

Dix Honda Company 2796 W. College Avenue • State College, PA 16801 (814) 238- 6711 • www.dixhonda.com Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8 –8 Wed., Fri. 8 –5:30 • Sat. 9–3

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The Dix Honda Sales Team: Bill Elder, Charlie Faris, Mike Shawley, Dave LeRoy, Rick Fisher