10:00 AM
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio |
Major Arts for Minors - Opera with Christopher Purdy
WOSU-FM radio host Christopher Purdy presents a fun and funny introduction to opera for kids ages 9-12. Mr. Purdy studied music at Boston University and received a master’s degree in arts administration from New York University. Advance registration is required. Call 740-687-4808. |
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10:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church |
Teen Songwriting CD Project with Arnett Howard
Arnett Howard teaches middle and high school students how to turn their song ideas into finished pieces. Students will learn to record, mix and master the results to CD; create disc art and liner notes; and have completed a CD by Friday. Some outstanding songs may premier at the Friday night concert with Big Daddy Blue. Advance registration is required. Call 740-687-4808.
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10:30 AM
Knights of Columbus Hall |
Shana Banana
Join Shana Banana’s (a.k.a. Shana Smith) world of whimsy as she presents songs and stories about reading, imagination, the environment, other cultures and more! Shana’s lively shows and CDs have won a Parent’s Choice Award and National Parenting Publications Award.
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10:30 AM
Amanda Branch Library |
Prairie Orchid
Sarah Goslee Reed and Lisa Hill Biales perform vocal and instrumental harmonies with guitars, banjo, dobro, violin and bass. Audiences enjoy singing and reminiscing along with this colorful duo as they present traditional favorites and refreshingly original songs.
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12:15 PM
Bandstand |
LHS Percussion Ensemble
The LHS Percussion Ensemble presents an energized performance with unique arrangements of pop, jazz and standards. During its 28-year history, the ensemble and its members have earned more than 60 superior ratings in the Ohio Music Education Association’s Solo and Ensemble Contests. Bruce Gerken directs the group.
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1:30 PM
River Valley Mall |
Shana Banana
Join Shana Banana’s (a.k.a. Shana Smith) world of whimsy as she presents songs and stories about reading, imagination, the environment, other cultures and more! Shana’s lively shows and CDs have won a Parent’s Choice Award and National Parenting Publications Award.
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3:30 PM
Shaw's Inn |
Cafe Concert #3 - "Summer Medley"
A potpourri of chamber music delights performed by members of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
Concert Program
Tickets: General Admission $12
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6:00 PM
Bandstand |
Community Orchestra - Musical Marches
Step right up with instrument in hand to play side by side members of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra conducted by Maestro Gary Sheldon! The variety of march music includes the orchestral world premiere of The Mechanics Band March by Lancaster’s own Dr. Gabriel Miesse, Jr.
Contact the Festival office at 740-687-4808 if you would like to receive music to prepare ahead of time.
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7:00 PM
Art & Clay on Main |
Poetry - Open Mic
Hosted by poet, humorist and storyteller Jack Blankenship, this open forum provides a creative public outlet for both aspiring and established poets. Mr. Blankenship has written 16 books of poetry filled with stories of friendship, family and personal experiences.
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7:30 PM
OU-L Wendel Concert Stage |
10,000 Maniacs and the Cathy Richardson Band
The folk-pop group 10,000 Maniacs formed in 1981 in Jamestown, N.Y. Their breakthrough second album, In My Tribe, stayed on the charts for 77 weeks and sold over one million copies. Their 1989 follow-up, Blind Man’s Zoo, hit number 13, went gold and featured hit singles Trouble Me and Eat for Two. Our Time in Eden, released in 1992, featured the hit These Are Days. Their greatest hits album, Campfire Songs, was released in 2004. The group includes: Oskar Saville, lead vocals; Jerome Augustyniak, drums, percussion and background vocals; Dennis Drew, keyboards; Steven Gustafson, bass guitar; Jeff Erickson, lead guitar and Mary Ramsey, vocals and electric violin.
Singer/songwriter Cathy Richardson received national acclaim for her portrayal of Janis Joplin in the original cast of the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. The group performs a wide catalog of music with gospel, jazz, blues and American rock slam influences. They were voted Best Local Band in polls by the Chicago Tribune and Fox News Chicago. Her latest CD is titled Delusions of Grandeur. Last fall, Cathy made her national television debut as a regular guest on Jack’s Big Music Show on The Noggin Network.
General Admission - table and lawn seats available.
Tickets: Adult $15/$20 at Gate, Child $5
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