Lancaster Festival Schedule - July 27, 2004


Tuesday, July 27

10:00 AM
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Major Arts for Minors - Folk Music
with Tony Ellis

Tony Ellis introduces the basics of stringed folk instruments in a toe-tapping style with traditional American fiddle and banjo tunes.
10:00 AM
Knights of Columbus Hall
U.S. History Fun Show
Uncle Sam (also known as performance artist Mark Abbati) draws kids into his performance while they learn about U.S. and Ohio history.
12:30 PM
Salvation Army Adult Center
Orchestra Ensembles
A quartet of musicians from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra present an engaging program for seniors, staff and friends at the Salvation Army Adult Center.
12:15 PM
Bandstand
The Kakias Brothers
This traditional Greek band, often featured at Taverna Opa in Columbus, will bring their fun, danceable international music to downtown Lancaster.
2:00 PM
River Valley Mall
U.S. History Fun Show
Uncle Sam (also known as performance artist Mark Abbati) draws kids into his performance while they learn about U.S. and Ohio history.
4:00 PM
The Georgian
Afternoon Tea
The Georgian Museum hosts formal afternoon tea at the gracious 19th century mansion. This year’s theme is “Ladies’ Purses and Handbags.” Call 740-654-9923 for reservations.
7:30 PM
OU-L Herrold Hall Patio
Garage Bands
You will discover two hard working bands from Fairfield County at this second annual feature of the Festival.
8:00 PM
Elks Lodge
New Orleans Stompers
Drawing on the roots of traditional dixieland jazz, the seven-piece group finds inspiration in the music once featured in saloons, brothels, and even Protestant churches of old New Orleans. Through loose, swinging rhythms and close attention to intonation and dynamics, the New Orleans Stompers prove that music can stimulate the mind and move the feet.