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Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts™ State College, Pennsylvania
July 8-11, 2010 ~ Children's Day is July 7, 2010
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DAILY SCHEDULES: Children's Day July 8 ~ July 9 ~ July 10 ~ July 11 ~ July 12
CHILDREN'S DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Schedule of Events: Wednesday, July 8
b = Button required for admittance
| Location key: | |
| Allen | Allen Street Stage |
| Muni | State College Municipal Bldg |
| Park | Central Parklet |
| Shell | Festival Shell Stage |
NOTE: Our schedule is growing, below is what we have confirmed so far. Please check again soon for more offerings!
Festival Sand Sculpture
Sponsored by Galen E. Dreibelbis
Festival goers can watch something incredible emerge over several from a 25 ton pile of sand in Central Parklet.
Sand sculptor Brad Goll has been “carving” sand since 1985, and through the years has grown accomplished at creating realistic and fantastic figures. In fact, with a record nine titles in the World Sand Sculpting Championships under his belt, Brad is the Lance Armstrong of sand sculpting.
Brad was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised in several parts of the country, thus preparing him for the nomadic life style of professional sand sculpture.
After high school Brad entered the work force in construction, where he earned enough money to move to California. Upon his arrival in California in 1985, Brad soon found his way to the beaches. His first sand sculpture was a foot print, but now after several years experience he is now adept at carving a full human figure.
Brad got involved in sand sculpture through sand sculpting competitions at the beach. After winning numerous contests, it was inevitable that he would become an integral part of early professional sand sculpture. After several years of work experience, Brad along with his two partners formed Sandscapes in 1992. It wasn’t long until Sandscapes had risen to the top of the sand sculpting world.
Even though Brad is busy full time doing professional sand sculpture at fairs, festivals and shopping centers he hasn’t forgotten his beginnings at the beach. Every year along with his partners he competes at the World Sand Sculpting Championship at Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
Each year, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts opens with Children & Youth Day. The entire day is devoted to young artists, young performers, and the young at heart.
On this day before the regular Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition opens, children and youth have their own sidewalk sale, which is a favorite among families throughout the region. Meanwhile, from dancers to musicians, young performers demonstrate their abilities, while shows like the National Marionette Theatre entertain the whole family.
Young visitors can explore their own artistic talents through workshops in Central Parklet and on the Old Main Lawn. Finally, everyone in the family can choose their favorite giant puppet and march in the Children & Youth Day Grand Procession.
Children and Youth Day Sidewalk Sale
Sponsored by Penn State Federal Credit Union
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; South Allen Street
Young people are bursting with energy—artistic and otherwise. The Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale is a fun way for boys and girls to express themselves visually. CPFA encourages young people to develop their artistic potential through personal expression in individually crafted, original objects. Artists ages 8 through 18, who live in or have relatives in Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin or Union Counties, are encouraged to participate. All work must be designed and produced by the entrant; work made from kits is not permitted.
Nittany Dreamers
11:00 a.m.; Shell
The Nittany Dreamers Baton Corps was founded over ten years ago by John Mitchell, the feature twirler of Penn State’s Blue Band. Following his graduation, the Nittany Dreamers were led by Blue Sapphires Christine Wolfe and Bobbie Jo Solomon. The Corps is now under the direction of Rachael Kerstetter, another former Penn State twirler. The Nittany Dreamers is made up of 34 performers, who range in age from kindergarten through high school. They perform at parades throughout Centre County including the Penn State Homecoming Parade.
Kelly Hoy (814) 692-2174
State College Suzuki Program
11:00 a.m.; Allen
State College Suzuki Program presents young performers on the piano, violin, cello, guitar, and viola.
Gretchen Seaver, (814) 404-8489
National Marionette Theatre presents Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Sponsored by The Schreyer Foundation
B [Audio Description] 11:30 a.m. Schwab Auditorium
Each season the National Marionette Theatre tours extensively performing their award winning adult and family productions for festivals, theaters, colleges, universities and performing arts centers throughout the USA and Europe. So polished is their technique, so tasteful is their artistry that today the company is recognized as one of the finest in the world. The National Marionette Theatre will be presenting Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, a tale from the One Thousand and One Nights, an ancient collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and other stories.
David Syrotiak, (802) 380-4131 www.nmtshow.com
Students of the Music Academy
12:30 p.m.; Allen
Enjoy the performance of talented young and not so young players in both solo and ensemble performances. The performers will play classical, jazz, and folk music on piano, flute, violin, clarinet, trumpet, and guitar.
Bonnie Tatterson, (814) 238-3451
Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop
1 p.m.; Shell
Students will present a narrated demonstration of styles of dance and excerpts from their recent production, Dancing with the Stars. The Fraser Street Dancers will make a special appearance, and the Pennsylvania Dance Theater will present a work from their repertory.
• Jill A. Brighton, (814) 237-2666 www.cpdw.org
National Marionette Theatre presents Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Sponsored by The Schreyer Foundation
B 2:00 p.m. Schwab Auditorium
Each season the National Marionette Theatre tours extensively performing their award winning adult and family productions for festivals, theaters, colleges, universities and performing arts centers throughout the USA and Europe. So polished is their technique, so tasteful is their artistry that today the company is recognized as one of the finest in the world. The National Marionette Theatre will be presenting Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, a tale from the One Thousand and One Nights, an ancient collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and other stories.
David Syrotiak, (802) 380-4131 www.nmtshow.com
Centre Dance Studio
2:30 p.m.; Shell
Centre Dance offers ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and hip hop to students age 3 and up at its State College studio. Students perform several times a year, including spring recitals and traditional Christmastime The Nutcracker. Centre Dance’s director, Nicole Swope, is a member of Dance Masters of America.THe Performance will also feature members of the Centre Dance competition team, Avid Dance Productions.
Nicole Swope, (814) 238-8685 www.centredance.org
Centre County Outstanding Young Woman
2:30 p.m.; Allen
Since 1966, more than 1,300 young women have participated in the Junior Miss/Outstanding Young Woman Program, receiving more than $200,000 in scholarships. The local finalists will perform talents to prepare for October’s finals.
Linn Ripka, (814) 359-2395
The 2009 Centre Daily Times Children & Youth Day Grand Procession
Sponsored by Centre Daily Times
4 p.m., beginning at Old Main Lawn
Distribution of procession pieces will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Our popular procession features an array of small, medium and giant sized puppets, masks, drums, and banners suitable for 400 “marchers”. The procession will travel on Allen Street from the Penn State Campus to the Central Parklet.
Dance Academy
4:30p.m.; Shell
Students perform a variety of tap, jazz, and ballet routines for your enjoyment.
• Lisa Novak, (814) 238-3207
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CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Central Parklet 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art in the Parklet - Staff from Centre Region Parks and Recreation will show you how fun crafts can be. Face Painting - Care Partnership: Communities That Care Hope for Kids will get your creative juices flowing! The Learning Disabilities Association of Centre County helps children release their inner artist. Old Main Lawn 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face Painting - Cooperative Playschool Art Alliance of Centre County, Centre County’s oldest cooperative art school, will stir your creativity. The Nittany Chemical Society and the Penn State University Center for Nanoscale Science present Kids, Chemistry and Art! It’s hard to have more fun than with storytelling and crafts with Penn State Public Broadcasting. Penn State’s Center for Women Students encourages non-violent behavior though art. Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center teaches about our local wild fauna. 4 H Puppy Raisers
Community Room, State College Borough Building - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
DAILY SCHEDULES: Children's Day July 8 ~ July 9 ~ July 10 ~ July 11 ~ July 12
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