| 9:00 AM Bandstand |
Italian Street Painting Registration fee to paint Anyone from professional artists to little DaVincis who feel that paper and pencils are not grand enough for a personal masterpiece is welcome in the “performance” experience. Side by side, artists will fill the pavement “canvases” with their own unique inspirations using special chalks. As space is limited, early registration is suggested to avoid disappointment. Registration for artists participating in the Italian Street Painting may be made at Art and Clay on Main 150 W. Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Phone 740-653-1755. The painting starts on the morning of the 21st (around 9:00 a.m.).Artists should finish their work for viewing at during ARTWALK on the 23rd |
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| 6:00 PM St. Mary Church |
Ice Cream Social Enjoy ice cream and opening night excitement while mingling with fellow concertgoers, volunteers and musicians on the lovely grounds of St. Mary Church prior to the evening’s performance. |
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| 7:00 PM St. Mary Church |
Brass Fanfare This rousing opening to the Festival, on the steps of St. Mary church, features members of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra brass section. |
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| 8:00 PM St. Mary Church |
Opening Night Bravo Beethoven with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra Beethoven’s monumental “Fifth Symphony” highlights this opening night performance by the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. The opening theme is often considered the most familiar one Beethoven ever wrote. Pianist Judith Lynn Stillman and The Lancaster Chorale Festival Singers are featured in his “Choral Fantasy”. |
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